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Welcome to Artist Alley,
Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.
We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.
WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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Washington County Arts Council, Inc.
hosts its summer inaugural plein air event!
Deadline: April 30, 2022
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Upcoming McCauley Lecture Explores
Pennsylvania German Decorative Arts
Washington County Free Library’s John Clinton Frye Western Maryland Room continues its longtime McCauley Lecture series with a presentation by Jean Woods on the history of Pennsylvania German Decorative Arts. The lecture will take place in the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch Library’s Community Room on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7 PM.
The Pennsylvania Germans use of bright colors and design led to a particular American folk art. Their farming methods and inventions like the Conestoga wagon and the long rifle, propelled progress in the Colonies. Nearly 100,000 would settle in Pennsylvania prior to the American Revolution and many relocated to Washington County, Maryland.
Jean Woods will showcase some of the objects they made from furniture to fraktur and pottery to metalwork. Ms. Woods organized and curated the Germanic Heritage exhibition in 1983 marking the 300th anniversary of Germanic immigration to Pennsylvania, as well as exhibits on fraktur and Cumberland Valley pottery when she was Director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, a position she held for 21 years.
Prior to retirement, she spent 14 years doing art consulting for museums and private collectors. In addition, Ms. Woods has documented fraktur, a favorite research topic for her, for collectors and historical societies, as well as written on the subject. In April, she had an article published by Maine Antique Digest on a Lancaster County fraktur.
This program is free to attend. Please register at washcolibrary.org by clicking Classes/Events to access our online calendar. The program will also be streamed to YouTube Live: https://youtu.be/u68KaEwA3ss
Contact:
Elizabeth Howe, Reference Librarian and Certified Archivist
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD. 21740
ehowe@washcolibrary.org
301-739-3250 ext. 350
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Madagascar Jr.
At the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre presents Trace Adkins
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
7:00 PM
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About the Show...
In his 25-year career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over TWO BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances, and has expanded his Country career to include film and TV acting. He broke out in 1996 with the debut album, DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD, cracking the Top 5 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Every Light In the House Is On” and following with the #1 smash, “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).” Since then, Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” (with Blake Shelton). He’ll celebrate the silver anniversary of his album debut in 2021 with THE WAY I WANNA GO, doing exactly what he always has – mixing pure-Country reverence with standout collaborations featuring Blake Shelton, Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. Adkins’ newest single “Where The Country Girls At” (featuring Luke Bryan and Pitbull) is available everywhere now.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre presents | |
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The Diggery Dino Show
Friday, June 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM
The Diggery Dino Show is a live interactive show where the audience is a part of the show. Kids experience a baby dinosaur being hatched inside an egg on stage and so much more fun and amazement. Audiences of all ages love the Diggery Dino Live Show. A great show for all types of family events! Snacks and specialty drinks available for purchase.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The City Ballet School Spring Recital
Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM
The City Ballet School presents their annual spring performance showcasing choreography selections for each class. Students demonstrate technical and artistic skills developed throughout the course of the year as we celebrate the progression of the levels at City Ballet. This performance features original choreography in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics and modern dance.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre presents
The Lettermen
Sunday, June 12, 2022
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For more than 50 years, The Lettermen-- Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton, and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right—have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight”. Though musical tastes have changed over the years, The Lettermen legacy continues. Harmony will always endure the true test of time—just as The Lettermen have stood the test of time. | |
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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St. Mary’s Parish and The Collegium present:
2022 Colloquium of the Church Music Association of America
St. Mary’s Parish and The Collegium are pleased to host the 2022 Colloquium of the Church Music Association of America (CMAA) June 13-25, 2022. Events will be held at St. Mary’s Parish sanctuary and facilities, The Collegium, and the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH).
Recently held in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Philadelphia, The Colloquium brings the largest and most in-depth teaching conference and retreat on sacred music in the world to Hagerstown, MD. Plenary Speakers include Rev. Richard Cipolla, Dr. William Mahrt, Rev. Andrew Menke.
The 2022 program offers new opportunities for learning, singing, listening, and interacting with some of the best minds and musicians doing sacred music in the world today! All liturgies (English and Spanish) are open to the public and will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Church. In addition, the CMAA will conduct summer courses such as vocal pedagogy at St. Mary’s the week before the Colloquium June 13th-18th.
For more information and to register, please visit: Colloquium 2022 | Church Music Association of America.
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Summer Concert Series
Presented by Big Cork Vineyards and The Maryland Theatre
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Tickets can be purchased in person at The Maryland Theatre Box Office,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or mdtheatre.org
The Maryland Theatre Box Office
is Open to the Public Monday- Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Ticketing services provided by Ticketmaster!
There will be no package offer each show will be sold individually.
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Yellow Brick Road -
A Tribute to Elton John
Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM
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About the Show...
Yellow Brick Road, A Tribute to Elton John, from Augusta Maine, is a full concert tribute, complete with an incredible light show and sound system.
Every detail of an actual Elton John concert is presented in such a way that will have Elton John fans screaming for more!
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Absolute Queen - A Tribute to Queen
Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 7:00 PM
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About the Show...
Absolute Queen has spent hundreds of hours in the studio studying Queen's many layered harmony vocals and instrumentation to bring you the most authentic sounding Queen Live experience. The show is more than just a Queen Tribute band, the music and stage production will blow you away!
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The Landsharks - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 7:00 PM
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About the Show...
The Landsharks perform a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show at concerts all around the world and have played with Jimmy Buffett in Key West and at Margaritaville. A Landsharks concert is fun and interactive and the Landsharks top it off with great musicianship. The Landsharks play regularly at Parrothead events, Trop Rock concerts, festivals, corporate events, and on cruises.
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Contact Audrey Vargason at
301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The African American Historical Association
of Western Maryland
presents
Celebrate African American Heritage
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
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25th Augustoberfest
Anniversary Event
Dates: August 20 & 21, 2022
Location:
Washington County
Agricultural Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713
Ticket price: $10 per person,
children 12 & under free
Online ticket sales will begin in early May
Website: www.augustoberfest.org
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The Maryland Theatre presents | A Disney Concert Experience! | |
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About the Show...
The Little Mermen are the ultimate Disney cover band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. They tour nationally to sold out crowds of cosplayers and casual fans alike. Founded by singer/songwriter Alexis Babini, TLM throws enchanted events that are jam-packed with nostalgic fun and sing-alongs. Hailed by BuzzFeed and Time Out New York as the premiere Disney cover experience, they’ve won praise from none other than Disney.com and Alan Menken himself.
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The Little Merman Family Fun Add-On Event
Join us to make some memories with a special Family Fun Add-On Event before the show, The Little Mermen! Enjoy a visit with a Cast of Disney Characters from Authentic Community Theatre, Inc, light snacks, and specialty drinks, and children will receive a take-home Disney Craft. This Family Fun Add-on is an exclusive event with limited access. Doors Open for Add-On Ticket Holders at 2:30 PM, please arrive at 2:30 PM. All add-on events are general admission. Tickets are $23 per person.
Additional Specialty Mocktails/Cocktails, beer, wine, and soda will be available for purchase.
***This is an Add-On Event, to begin before the show. For entry to the performance, you must have a separate ticket.***
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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When visiting the Washington County Arts Council Gallery,
masks are required to be worn over the mouth and nose
by visitors and staff, regardless of vaccination status.
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development. | |
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts
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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | |
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Thank you for providing your email address to the
Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book,
becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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