What's NXT for Sunday, Feb. 26
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Sunday, Feb. 26
EXHIBITS
The Magic of Threes
Sunday, Feb. 26 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members' artwork on display. Free. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
Wilson College Art Students Exhibit at The Foundry
Through Sunday, March 5 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
The Foundry
100 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Free. Call 717-264-2783 or 717-261-0706, or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Docent-led tour
Sunday, Feb. 26 - 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 5 - 2 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Guided tour of the museum's collection as well as the Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions. Intended as a drop-in experience for general museum visitors. Free. Groups of four or more must schedule a private tour at an alternate time. Private tours are $5 per person. Permanent collection highlights and special-themed tours also are available for $5 per person and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Call 301-739-5727, email educator@wcmfa.org or go to wcmfa.org/learn/tours/.
Icons in Transformation
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 from 2 to 4 pm. Sundays
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, email officemanager@elchome.org or go to elchome.org.
With Hands & Hearts Association of Traditional Hookers Artists
Sunday, Feb. 26 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Fiber art. Go to wcmfa.org.
Art in the Hallway
Through Feb. 28
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.
Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions
Through Thursday, April 23 - 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 (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Showcasing artists/photographers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
FUNDRAISERS
Dave Henneberger Memorial Bull & Oyster Roast
Sunday, Feb. 26 - noon to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College ARCC
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
For 21 and older. All-you-can-eat fresh shucked oysters, fried oysters, sliced roast beef, Hoffman's Sizzler sausages, fried chicken, Maryland crab soup, salads, side dishes and desserts, wine, beer and soft drinks. Silent auction of merchandise, gift cards, vacation destinations and more. Gaming tables and tip jars. $60 per person. For tickets, go to http://hagerstownrotary.org/. Proceeds benefit local charities. Hosted by the Hagerstown Rotary Club, the Hagerstown Sunrise Rotary Club and the Williamsport Rotary Club. Buffet provided by Leiter's Fine Catering. Call 301-331-3514.
Jammin' for the ARTS! Music Festival
Sunday, Feb. 26 - 2 to 6 p.m.
633 Brewing
118 Walnut St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Presented by Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro/Destination ARTS! Wide variety of musical style presented on two stages. Features six local bands: Prophets of the Abstract Truth, Bluegrass Hootenanny with Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn, On Tap Duo (Drew Adams and Pat Henson), West Branch 3, Kin Selection, and The Brahman Noodles. Artists demonstrations, raffles, artwork for sale. 633 Brewing special menu. Seating is limited. $35 admission, includes beverage. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. Buy tickets at the door or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
ONSTAGE
Grease
Through Sunday, March 26 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical centered around a 1959 high school class, recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Contains adult language and adult themes. $63 ($57 for members of the military and first responders), includes dinner and show, and coffee, tea and iced tea; bar tab and gratuity not included. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
OUTDOORS
Winter Family Hike on Appalachian Trail
Sunday, Feb. 26 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Meeting location will be sent after registration
For ages 10 and older. Guided hike. Part of The Institute's Naturalist Discovery Series. Free. Advance registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
SPECIAL EVENT
All About Brides Wedding Expo
Sunday, Feb. 26 - general admission from 1 to 4 p.m.; Very Important Brides access only is from noon to 1 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Wedding professionals showcase top wedding trends. Vendors. Prizes. Giveaways for first 200 online registered brides. Tickets in advance are $10 for brides, $5 for general admission. Presented by TriState Events. Tickets at the door are $15 brides, $10 general admission. Call 301-790-2000 or go to mdtheatre.org/wedding-expo.
Monday, Feb. 27
EXHIBITS
HCC Art Students Exhibit at Wilson College
Through Friday, March 3 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lortz Hall, Bogigian Gallery
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
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.
Mingling Echoes
Through Friday, March 3 — noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Shepherd University's Phaze 2 Gallery
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Mixed media by Lauren Koch, adjunct professor of sculpture. Collection includes found treasures from flea markets, junk yards, and antique and vintage shops. Free.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
EXHIBIT
13th Annual Washington County Art Educators Exhibit
Through Tuesday, March 7 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit available at www.youtube.com/@washcoarts
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Invitational exhibition showcasing art teachers in Washington County's public and private schools, colleges, private studios and home-school programs. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way; main entrance off the third level (Potomac Street). Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com/february-2023, call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
Portraits of Persistence
Tuesday, Feb. 28, to Saturday, April 1 - Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m.; presentation Tuesday, March 7 - 7 p.m.; during Shepherd's Spring Break, March 12-18, library hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no weekend hours.
Shepherd University Scarborough Library
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Artwork inspired by stories of Storer College students. Presentation March 7 at 7 p.m. in the library's reading room with artist Rhonda Smith, retired professor of art, and Dawne Raines Burke, professor of education, discussing Storer's history. Exhibit and presentation are free. Call 304-876-5421.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led 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.
Wednesday, March 1
CLASS
Acting for Teens and Adults
Wednesdays, March 1 through April 26 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland Valley School of Music
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
For ages 13 and older. Students explore acting techniques by Meisner, Chekhov and Stanislavsky, with scene study, script analysis and scene performances. $93 for eight classes. Scholarships available. Go to www.cvsmusic.org or call 717-261-1220 option 1.
EXHIBIT
Art in the Hallway
Wednesday, March 1, through Friday, March 31
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 Ronda Albright 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.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Sound Bath
Wednesday, March 1 - 7 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sabrina Madsen. $20. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
MUSIC
Open Mic Night
Wednesday, March 1 - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
118 Walnut St., Suite 106
Waynesboro, Pa.
Call 717-387-5818, email Waynesborobrewco@gmail.com or go to 633brewing.com.
SPECIAL EVENT
24th Annual Business Awards
Wednesday, March 1 - 5 to 9 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Local businesses and nonprofits awards ceremony. Hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. $80 per ticket, includes refreshments. Go to hagerstown.org or call 301-739-2015.
Thursday, March 2
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.
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.
LECTURE
Black Antietam: Searching for African American Civil War History
Thursday, March 2 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center auditorium
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University’s George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War presents writer and scholar Emilie Amt, who will delve into the experiences African Americans had after the battle at Antietam.
Her most recent book, “African Americans and the Civil War in Sharpsburg” (The History Press, 2022), will be available for purchase.
MUSIC
Apollo5 in Concert
Thursday, March 2 - 7 - 9:30 pm
St. James Catholic Church
49 Crosswinds Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
A repertoire spanning renaissance, classical and contemporary choral works to folk, jazz and pop. $10-$25. For tickets and additional information, visit https://apollo5.co.uk/current-season.
Friday, March 3
EXHIBITS
Animal Kingdom
Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 26 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
The Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members art exhibit. Free admission. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open house
Through Sunday, March 12 - noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd. (US 11)
Hagerstown
Historic railroad equipment, N scale layout, O 3-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O scale (2 rail) and HO scale layouts, historic photo and document displays, railroad artifacts, gift shop and much more. Admission is $6 adults, $1 ages 4 to 16, free ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to www.roundhouse.org.
FUNDRAISER
Meat Raffle
Friday, March 3 - doors open at 5 p.m., meal served at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Tickets are $20 at the door. BYOB. Call 717-749-5733.
MUSIC
Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Friday, March 3 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
$29 to $39. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Tresa Day
Friday, March 3 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Soul, blues and jazz. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O'Leary
Friday, March 3 - 8 p.m.
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
100 W. Washington St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Part of Shepherdstown Music and Dance's Big Celtic Weekend. Songs range from the ancient Irish tradition to reflections on the present day accompanied by instrumentals on flute and bouzouki. $22 adults, $20 seniors and $15 students in advance; $25 adults, $22 seniors and $15 students at the door. Go to smad.us or call 304-263-2531.
ONSTAGE
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Friday, March 3 - 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, March 4 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Laird Hall
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Special adaptation of the classic Broadway musical, which tackles the theme of tradition in ways that reach across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion. Nearly 60 children perform. Presented by Cumberland Valley School of Music in conjunction with Wilson College special events. Seating is limited. Advance tickets recommended. $12 adults, $6 ages 5 to 16, free ages 1 to 5. Go to wilson.edu/cvsm-presents-fiddler-roof-jr or call 717-261-1220.
Saturday, March 4
CLASS
Gardening 101
Saturdays, March 4 and 11 - (inclement weather date is March 18), doors open at 8:30 a.m., class is from 9 a.m. to noon
Hospice of the Panhandle Education Center
330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, W.Va.
For beginning gardeners. Taught by local members of the W.Va. extension master gardener program. Learn about setting up a garden, soil testing and critter control on day one, and seed starting and selection, composting, and pests and diseases on day two. Cost is $5 per day; cash only at the door. Go to www.rebrand.ly/G101-2023 or call 304-728-7413. Sponsored by the W.Va. extension services in Jefferson and Berkeley counties.
DANCE
Shepherdstown Contra Dance with Sugar Beat
Saturday, March 4 - beginners workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m.
Shepherdstown War Memorial Building
102 E. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Part of Shepherdstown Music and Dance's Big Celtic Weekend. Santa Barbara, Calif.-based caller Jon Southard calls to the tunes of Sugar Beat. Admission is $10. N-95 or KN 95 masking is required. Go to smad.us or call 304-263-2531.
FUNDRAISER
AYCE Pancakes Breakfast
Saturday March 4, 2023 - 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Company
2202 Dargan School Rd, Sharpsburg
Pancakes, gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee or milk. Donation of $10 requested.
Chocolate Excursion
Saturday, March 4 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Main Street
Waynesboro, Pa.
Chocolate food and drink from more than a dozen local food and beverage creators. Begin at the American Legion, 63 E. Main St., Waynesboro, pick up tasting passport and stroll downtown to sample chocolates. Music by Waynesboro Area Senior High School cast of "Matilda" at Music Makers, 46 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Raffles and door prizes. Return to the legion for Champagne Hour with jazz vocalist Kerensa Gray from 4 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Mainstreet Waynesboro. Go to mainstreetwaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.
Peace, Love and Music
Saturday, March 4 - 5:30 to 11 p.m.
The Orchards Restaurant
1580 Orchard Drive
Chambersburg, Pa.
Annual dinner, dance and auction. Silent and live auctions. Cocktail hour music by Tresa Day and Joel Newman. Music for dinner and dancing by Central City Orchestra. Black tie optional. $100 per person, $750 per table of eight. Proceeds benefit Cumberland Valley School of Music. Go to cvsmusic.org or call 717-261-1220.
MUSIC
Sacred Portraits
Saturday, March 4 - 7:30 p.m. (in person) and Sunday, March 5 - 3 p.m. (in person and virtual)
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for a night of classical masterpieces. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor; Avery Gagliano, piano. $14 to $74. Go to marylandsymphony.org, email info@marylandsymphony.org or call 301-797-4000.
Naked Eye
Saturday, March 4 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Classic rock and 80s favorites. Call 240-203-8183.
Sunday, March 5
FAITH
Healing Rooms of Hagerstown
Sunday, March 5 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Pathway Community Church
1028 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown
Prayer for those who are sick. First and third Sundays. Go to facebook.com/healingroomsofhagerstown/ or email htownhealingrooms@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Scottish Music from Shetland and the USA with Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman
Sunday, March 5 - workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m., concert at 4 p.m.
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
100 W. Washington St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Part of Shepherdstown Music and Dance's Big Celtic Weekend. Scottish music with fiddle and piano. Cost for music workshop on Shetland Fiddle Music for fiddle, piano and mixed instruments is $35. Concert tickets $22 adults, $20 seniors and $15 students in advance, $25 adults, $22 seniors and $15 students at the door. Tickets for both workshop and concert are $50. Go to smad.us or call 304-263-2531.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Feb. 26 - March 5
