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Artist Alley
March 27, 2018
Volume 18-07
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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.
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Community Calendar
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Artist Registry
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Special Events
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Add your local events
and learn about upcoming events in
your area
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Join the Artist Registry and showcase your work for everyone to see!
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Features special
local events that are
not to be missed!
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HELPFUL TIP: In most cases you can click on a graphic to activate a link!
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MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Seeks Patron and Donor Engagement Manager
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April 2018 Exhibits
The Washington County Arts Council will feature three artists during the month of April 2018.
Featured in the Main Gallery will be Linda Slattery Sherman's paintings and prints and Annamarie Poole's pottery. Photographer Jimmie Brown will display his work in the Hall Gallery.
The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artists on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 5pm-7pm and will continue through May 1, 2018.
www.washingtoncountyarts.com/april-2018
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2018 Western Maryland Bluesfest Visual Artist Exhibit
The Blues Fest Poster Artist Exhibit will open on Friday, June 1, 2018 with a reception to meet Susan Carney from 4pm to 7pm. The exhibition will remain on display through 3pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
www.washingtoncountyarts.com/june-2018
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Barbara Ingram
School for the Arts
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Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro strives to bring together area artists, musicians, business owners, government officials, and art enthusiasts to foster better communication and cooperation in support of the arts.
Email for more information: contact@artsalliancegw.org
artsalliancegw.org
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Cushwa Art Scholarship Award
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one graduating high school senior who resides in Washington County, Maryland. The student must plan to pursue a career in Visual Art, Art History, Art Education, Design, Architecture, or Museum Studies. Funds are to be used to support tuition and fees for the first year of college. Applications are due to the Museum by May 1, 2018.
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Cushwa College Internship
The Jean Cushwa College Internship at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is offered to one qualified college student who is majoring in Fine Art, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a similar field of study. The intern will conduct curatorial work to support art collections, exhibition planning and management, and/or art education program activities.
This is a paid summer internship.
The intern will receive a stipend of up to $1,000.
Applications are due to the Museum by Friday, April 13, 2018.
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7th Annual Children's Poster Contest
2018 Western Maryland Blues Fest
EXTENDED Deadline March 28, 2018
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David Bottini demonstrates at
Valley Art Association Meeting
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7:00p
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David Bottini will demonstrate his work at the meeting of the Valley Art Association on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Mansion House in City Park Hagerstown. His unique style with paint makes a viewer aware of a fleeting moment of solitude in nature. Guests are welcome, and refreshment will be served. For information call 301-797-2867 or www.valleyartassociation@gmail.com.
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Hagerstown Community College's
Robinwood Players Theater Club
Variety Show
Friday, March 30, 2018 at 7 pm
Hagerstown Community College's Robinwood Players Theater Club will host a variety show on Friday, March 30, 2018 beginning at 7 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on HCC's main campus.
The show will feature students performing a diverse array of talents including dancing, singing, musical performances, and more.
General admission is $5 for students, faculty, staff, and $10 for all others. All proceeds benefit the Robinwood Players Theater Club activities and annual scholarship. For more information, contact Robin Shaner at rlshaner@hagerstowncc.edu.
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Dr | Hagerstown, MD 21742
www.hagerstowncc.edu/location/kepler-performing-visual-arts-education-center
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Side Street Strutters to Perform In Hagerstown, MD
Live On Stage, Inc. and the Hagerstown Community Concert Association announce
World-class jazz ensemble as part of their 2017 - 2018 Concert Season.
Join the Side Street Strutters as they celebrate over 100 years of jazz music in an unforgettable concert at Maryland Theatre on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Maryland Theatre Box Office or on their website www.mdtheatre.org, $25 for adults and $8 for Students under age 18. Lobby doors open one hour prior to the show. Open Seating starts 45 minutes prior to the show. For additional ticket information, visit the association web site at www.hagerstowncommunityconcerts.org.
Over three decades after its inception, the Side Street Strutters continue to expand their musical palette to encompass nearly a century of classic American jazz. As the world embraces the 100th anniversary of recorded jazz, the Strutters, with Meloney Collins, invite audiences to enjoy a potpourri of jazz, pop and R&B melodies that have shaped our musical landscape. Audiences can expect to hear songs that inspired entire generations, lyrics that reflected a particular time in our country's history, and melodies that played a significant role towards the development and enjoyment of American popular music. Click Here To View A Video Of The Side Street Strutters.
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Taste of Knowledge:
Trivia Night at the Library
Fundraiser
Saturday, April 7
Doors open at 6:30pm
This evening features a trivia challenge with teams competing for the coveted title of 'Washington County Free Library Trivia Champions 2018.' For inquisitive thinkers not participating in the trivia contest, we invite you to enjoy some of the other activities available this evening - a giant Jenga game, escape the room challenge, selfie photo center (complete with a green screen) and our fabulous silent auction while continuing to cheer on our trivia players.
Enjoy great food by Antietam Brewery/Benny's Pub and a variety of local wines. Cash bar.
Music by the Danny Webber Jazz Trio.
Funds raised support the library's educational classes, lectures and cultural programming.
Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased through Eventbrite online or by visiting washcolibrary.org and following the classes/events link to annual fundraisers link. Call 301-739-3250 x 163 for additional help.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents a Panel of Artists discussion!
April 7, 2018 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
This is a free event that encourages conversation about this year's CVA/CVP artwork. Featured artists are Ray Snouffer, David Bottini, Rhonda Smith, Michael Thompson, Patricia Stockman, and Lesa Cook.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Dr | Hagerstown, MD 21741
Please call the Museum at 301-739-5727 if you plan to attend.
wcmfa.org
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The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time
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pril 7-8, 2018
at The Maryland Theatre
Join the MSO for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway caliber singers and featuring high resolution Animated Feature Film sequences*, Disney In Concert Tale as Old as Time explores iconic moments, plot twists and feats of daring heroics from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King and many more. This musical celebration is certain to remind the young and young at heart that through the magical storytelling of Disney, wishes can be made on stars, hope is eternal and love conquers all.
Presentation authorized by Disney Concerts © Disney.
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he public is invited to attend the 80th anniversary of the Valley Art Association and the unveiling of the restored oil painting "John the Baptist" by John Henry Heyser on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
The restoration completed by Chelsea Butrum, who had training in Florence Italy took 32 hours to do the surface cleaning and re-stretching. Ms. Butrum is expected to join the celebration along with several members of the Heyser family coming from all parts of the country. Historic memorabilia of the Valley Art Association and the Mansion Hose will be on display. The Mansion House at city Park, Hagerstown will open at 11 AM and the unveiling will be held at 1 PM. A reception will follow the re-dedication ceremony. Free admission.
valleyartassoc.com
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How I Became a Pirate
at the Washington County Playhouse
April 7 - May 26, 2018
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater is proud to present HOW I BECAME A PIRATE as Theatre for Young Audiences for ages 3 and older April 7 through May 26, 2018.
Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob, as they try to find the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can't find on any map! The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure!
Shows are held Saturdays at 11:30am and include lunch (oven baked cheese pizza or an all beef hotdog). Beverages and gratuity are not included. Children under age 3 will not be admitted.
The Playhouse, now in its 34th season, is located at
44 North Potomac Street, Rear,
in the heart of
Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District
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washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
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Hairspray the Musical
at the Maryland Theatre
March 24, 2018 * 7:30pm
March 25, 2018 * 3:00pm
The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts announces their 9th Annual All School Musical for 2018, Hairspray the Musical. The Show will run April 13,14, & 20, 21 @ 7:30 and April 15 & 22 @ 2:30.
Six Performances Only! Mark your calendars now. Don't miss this stage full
of BIG HAIR and 1960's FUN.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac Street | Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Bridge of Life presents: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.
Free movie starts at 7:00 p.m. with free popcorn and drinks available in the lobby
of our historic theater.
Bring the kids! Bring the neighbors!
Bridge of Life
14 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
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The Washington County Playhouse presents
Boeing! Boeing!
Winner! 2008 Tony Award®, Best Revival of a Play. This 1960's French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent "layovers." He keeps "one up, one down, and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard's apartment, at the same time.
The Playhouse, now in its 34th season, is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear
, in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District
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washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
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Maryland Entertainment Group (MEG) presents Pulitzer Prize Winner,
How I Learned To Drive
April 12 - 15, 2018
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his live stage play will take place at Hagerstown Community College's Black Box Theater, 11400 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown, where Maryland Entertainment group serves as Artists in Residence. Performance dates are April 12, 13, 14 at 8 PM and April 15 at 2 PM.
Tickets are $15 General Admission or $10 for Students and Seniors 55+. Appropriate for ages 15+.
Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-i-learned-to-drive-tickets-42955164052?ref=ebtnebtckt
or over the phone by calling 301-302-9784.
The New York Times describes How I Learned To Drive as, "a wildly funny, surprising, and devastating tale of survival seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man." A 1998 Pulitzer Prize Winner, How I Learned To Drive, is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel.
More information at marylandentertainmentgroup.org
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Middletown Valley Bank presents:
Lucky Draw Casino Night
Friday, April 20th, 2018
7-10pm
To benefit the Maryland Theatre expansion project.
Hosted at the Herald Mail Media Press Room,
100 Summit Avenue in Hagerstown.
$75.00 per ticket
Come for an exciting night! Ticket includes all gaming tables, $2,000 in funny money, hors d'oeuvres and a commemorative wine glass. Raffle tickets will be awarded for prize giveaways. Beer & Wine cash bar available. *Must be 21 years of age to attend.
www.mdtheatre.org/lucky-draw.php
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Please call the Museum at 301-739-5727 if you plan to attend.
wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2
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Ballet & All That Jazz Spring Recital
at the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, May 19, 2018
10:00am, 2:00pm, & 7:00p
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hrowback THIRTY! Ballet and All That Jazz is celebrating its' 30th anniversary with 3 shows starting with the youngest dancers or diamonds in the rough and ending with the oldest dancers or polished diamonds. Filled with energy, enthusiasm and excitement, the dancers can't wait to entertain!
The Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac Street | Hagerstown, MD 21740
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$10 General Admission
Free for Museum Members
The Kuznik Trio, comprised of Aneta Otreba-Kuznik, cello, Swiatoslaw Kuznik, violin and Ernest Barretta, piano, will be in concert for the annual Maryland Symphony Orchestra recital. The concert is held each year to showcase the talented musicians who perform with the MSO.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Please call the Museum at 301-739-5727 if you plan to attend.
wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2
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Pinkalicious
is at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater
Pinkalicious The Musical LIVE ON STAGE June 9, 2018 through August 25, 2018!
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The Maryland Theatre hosts
The Crystal Blue Band
with Johnny Angel
And The Halos
Saturday, June 16, 2018 * 7:30p
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From 1966 to 1971 Tommy James and The Shondells released 19 consecutive chart singles. Nine of which were certified gold and three that went to number one in the country. And now, 50 years later, Mike Vale, Ron Rosman, and Ed Gray , former, original members of that great group have reunited to form "The Crystal Blue Band".
Vale, Rosman, and Gray not only recorded the litany of hits they released from 1966 on but in many cases co-wrote the songs such as Crystal Blue Persuasion, Ball Of Fire, Sugar On Sunday, She, Loved One, Cellophane Symphony and many more. This group of legends have appeared on The Ed Sullivan show (twice), Bandstand (5 times), The Dating Game, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffith, Joey Bishop and a host of others and recently were recipients of the prestigious 2017 Pittsburgh Rock Legends Award.
Their great hits have been covered by some of Rock's biggest stars like Billy Idol (Mony Mony), Joan Jett/Prince ( Crimson And Clover), Santana (Crystal Blue Persuasion), Tiffany (I Think Were Alone Now), Tom Jones (I'm Alive) and have also been featured in great motion pictures such as Expendables 2, Forest Gump, We Are Marshall, The Nannie Diaries, Zodiac, Monster, Walk On The Moon and many more.
According to multiple industry sources they were part of the biggest selling singles group in the world from 1968 through 1969, including The Beatles
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The Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac Street | Hagerstown, MD 21740
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A graduate of The Juilliard School, Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is sought after by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique in performing the works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Liszt. In the "Pops" genre, Pandolfi is considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Please call the Museum at 301-739-5727 if you plan to attend.
wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2
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Somerfest Laurel Arts
Call for Vendors
Saturday & Sunday, July 21st & 22nd, 2018 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Do you create art? If so, WE WANT YOU.
We are looking for artists, crafters and creators to help us grow this summer festival which will feature local and regional hand-crafted products.
This event will take place at the Philip Dressler Center for the Arts (Laurel Arts), 214 S. Harrison Avenue, Somerset PA, 15501.
Weekend price is $35.00 for Laurel Arts members and $65.00 for non-members. Ask about our Early Bird discount!
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Wizard of Oz
Washington County Playhouse
Dinner Theater and
Children's Theater
November 15, 2019 - December 21, 2019 Tickets go on sale April 27, 2018.
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater announces its 2019 Holiday Show will be THE WIZARD OF OZ! Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Playhouse. Live On Stage November 15th through December 21st, 2019. 2019 Season Tickets go on sale April 27, 2018.
For tickets go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469. The Washington County Playhouse is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District.
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he 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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