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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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Wishing our friends who celebrate,
peace and light this holiday season.
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âAnnual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2020.â The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 3, 2020 through January 5, 2021.
Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
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WCAC Announces the award winners of the âAnnual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2020.â
The 2020 Awards are sponsored by the Washington County Arts Council made possible by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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The Washington County Arts Council appreciates the City of Hagerstownâs 2020 Holiday Cheer Grant supporting purchase of WCACâs new A-Frame holiday panels both on S Potomac Street and at the Gallery entrance off the A & E District Parking deck. |
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The Washington County Arts Council is thrilled to partner with
28 South and Bulls and Bears
for a special Holiday Gift.
Thank you to Bowman Development, E. Jay Zuspan and all the staff of these Downtown Hagerstown Restaurants.
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sponsors Charlie Brownâs First Annual
2020 Roadmap to Christmas
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Addresses listed by Zip Code are:
- 726 GUILFORD AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 520 SALEM AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 11020 ROESNNER AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 17430 VIRGINIA AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 10825 LINCOLN AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 10805 WYNCOTE DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 17719 TIMBERLANE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- 18906 VILLA TERRACE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
- 1525 OAK HILL AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
- St Ann Catholic Church *We are going to do a community drive-through on Friday, December 18 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. We will have teens & parishioners that will be there dressed up as a living nativity display and in Christmas gear, playing Christmas music and handing out giveaways.
- 3951 FORREST SCHOOL ROAD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
- 212 GRAYSTONE DRIVE, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 10 MAPLE AVENUE, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 113 BURTON WAY, BOONSBORO, MD 21713
- 131 BRAEBURN DRIVE. MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
- 590 AVONDALE ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
- 1232 GAINSBORO DRIVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
- *We do have a photo op area set up, and a mailbox to drop Santa letters into. Our photo op elf will be out and available for pictures until 12/18, weather permitting, during the hours of 3-5pm. Children can also drop a letter to Santa, in the mailbox located behind the photo op, anytime now through 12/18. We ask that all letters have a return address on them, so the child gets a return letter and small gift. We ask that guests please donât walk through our yard, as there are many things that can be tripped over.
- 531 FOREVERGREEN DRIVE, FALLING WATERS, WV 25419
- 76 TRIBUTARY TRAIL, FALLING WATERS, WV 25419
- 1836 CHERRY RUN, HEDGESVILLE, WV 25427
- 1124 TUSCAWILLA DRIVE, CHARLESTOWN, WV 25414
- 1 N ARTIZAN STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 13340 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT. MD 21795
- 20 SPRINGFIELD LANE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 16905 HAMPSHIRE DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 147 S. CONOCOCHEAGUE STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 16505 VIRGINIA AVENUE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795 *Homewood at Williamsport
- 10715 HOFFMAN DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
- 2 N. CONOCOCHEAGUE STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795 *Byron Memorial Park
- 16775 & 16781 TAYLORS LANDING ROAD, SHARPSBURG, MD 21782
- 13803 MILES FARM LANE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722
- 2951 EAST WEAVER RD, GREENCASTLE, PA 17225
- 12884 GRANT SHOOK ROAD, GREENCASTLE, PA 17225
- 13218 FORT LOUDON, MERCERSBURG, PA 17236
- 2620 INWOOD DRIVE ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710
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CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION! |
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Love Actually (Movie) originally scheduled for
Friday, December 18, 2020
at The Maryland Theatre has been cancelled.
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The Maryland Theatre's Gift to You!
As we welcome the season of giving, and take time to reflect on what matters, most to us and our community we, The Maryland Theatre, encourage you to support local businesses and non-profits this holiday season. And as our gift to you, you will save when purchasing gift certificates this Holiday season.
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Purchase a $50 Gift Certificate for only $45
Purchase a $100 Gift Certificate for only $90
Offer Valid November 25 - December 21, 2020
Visit or call our box office today to take advantage of this special holiday deal.
The first 10 people to purchase gift certificates receive a special commemorative ornament of the new Grand Stairwell!
Box Office Hours
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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2020 Say Goodbye/Krumpe's Donut Drive-by replaces
Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop
December 31, 2020
7:00am - 10:00am
Krumpeâs Donut Drop will be held in the square of downtown Hagerstown on December 31. Donut lovers can still get their New Yearâs Eve donut and coffee fix at the 2020 Say Goodbye/Krumpeâs Donut Drive-by on South Potomac Street from 7am â 10am
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St. Nick's Picks at Berkeley Art Works
From November 19, 2020 to December 24, 2020
St. Nickâs Picks holiday market returns to the Berkeley Art Works and is open for business Thursday, November 19 through Thursday, December 24! The exhibit space at the Berkeley Art Works is transformed into a holiday shop, displaying various artistsâ works for great selection and more shopping fun!
This year, in addition to the Artists at the Works Co-op members and your favorite visiting holiday market artisans, St. Nickâs Picks has brought in some new artists, too. There is a mix of fine art and craft items for the home, including basketry, ceramics, glass, wood, photography, painting and mixed media; cards, calendars and clocks; even honey and handmade soap! Thereâs art to wear, including woven fibers, knitwear, beautiful jewelry and more! Not sure what to buy? The Berkeley Arts Council offers gift cards, which can be used to purchase work in the gallery, or any of our classes being offered via Zoom.
So, Donât Pout! Stop by the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg and let St. Nickâs Picks be the solution to your gift-giving list! Holiday hours are Thursdays 11:00am to 5:00pm; extended Fridays 11:00am to 8:00pm; and Saturdays 11:00am to 4:00pm.
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A Holiday Gift from artist Veronica Wilson |
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Valley Art Association presents "Dazzle", an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Way (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from December 4, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
301-797-2867
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2020 Hager House German Christmas Tour Series
Reserve your spot now for the first two weekends in December
The historic halls of Hagerstownâs founderâs first home are decked with holly as the Jonathan Hager House Museum comes to life the first two weekends in December to host the Hager House German Christmas Tour Series. Make plans now to experience the look and feel of Christmases past and learn how this grand holiday was celebrated in Colonial times and throughout the years by scheduling your tour for 10am, 11am, 1pm, or 2pm on December 4-6 and 11-13. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. Pre-registration and mask-wearing are required. Tour reservations can be made online at www.hagerhouse.org.
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29th Annual
Memorial Luminary Display
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You're invited to come honor your loved ones on Friday, December 11th, at our 29th Annual Memorial Luminary Display! The roads of Rose Hill will be lined with more than 2,500 luminaries to remember the more than 44,000 people who have been laid to rest on our grounds. Luminaries will also be available for those who wish to place one on their loved one's grave. Stop by the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm starting on the 11th. We will have them available through 3:00 pm on December 23rd.
In the event of inclement weather, the display will be cancelled.
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Rose Hill Luminary Display
Driving Tour

To enable more families to participate, due in part to Covid regulations, the luminary display will be a driving tour! This will allow you to take in the beautifully lit grounds from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. Room will be provided to allow you to pull safely to the side to stop and visit your loved one's grave site. The Luminary Display will begin at 5:00 pm and will remain lit until midnight to allow you the ability to drive through at your convenience, meaning you don't have to arrive at 5:00 pm. Our grand 65ft Christmas Tree will be lit prior to the tour and will remain lit throughout the entire holiday season!
Ribbons to Decorate Memorial Tree
Ribbons may be purchased in honor of your loved ones for $5.00. The ribbons are placed on the Memorial Tree at the front gate. Ribbons can be purchased by calling our office at 301.739.3630 or by stopping by weekdays between 9am-3pm. Memorial Bricks may also be purchased for $40.00.
All proceeds from this year's event will go to CASA, Inc.!
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The Nutcracker. For the safety of the cast, patrons, and volunteers A Journey Through the Nutcracker is now being offered as a virtual event only. There will be ONE virtual show time that can be accessed from the time in which they receive the link on Friday to Sunday, December 13th.
Ticket holders should email The Maryland Theatre at info@mdtheatre.org to ensure they will receive the virtual link. Virtual links are user-specific and may not be shared. All ticket holders) will receive show information/virtual link on Friday, December 11. The link will be available for viewing until Sunday, December 13.
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please visit mdtheatre.org or contact our box office by phone at 301-790-3500 or email at info@mdtheatre.org
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Maryland Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual âHome for the Holidaysâ Concert FREE for the Community
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present a virtual âHome for the Holidaysâ concert on Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. The concert will be offered free of charge on the symphonyâs new âMSO Live! Virtual Concert Hallâ streaming platform at watch.marylandsymphony.org.
For nearly two decades, the MSOâs âHome for the Holidaysâ concerts have become the areaâs favorite holiday tradition with families and friends gathering to listen to the magical sounds of Christmas that are sure to fill hearts and souls with goodwill throughout the rest of the season. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the concert will be live streamed from the Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center exclusively on the new virtual concert platform that has been developed by the orchestra. There will be no live audience for the concert.
The âHome for the Holidaysâ program will feature the Maryland Symphony Orchestraâs brass musicians in a delightful performance of familiar tunes and grand classics that blend beautifully into the atmosphere of the season.
HOW TO ACCESS THE FREE CONCERT
To access the concert live stream, patrons will need to create an account on the new âMSO Live! Virtual Concert Hallâ streaming platform at watch.marylandsymphony.org. There is no charge to create an account.
Through this newly developed platform, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra's upcoming live performances will be accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, MACs, PCs, streaming media boxes such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Additionally, native apps can now be downloaded on Roku and Fire TV for easier viewing at home.
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Meet "The Gallery Shop" Artists |
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2020 HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP TOUR CANCELLED
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The Historic Houses of Worship Tour Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Historic Houses of Worship Tour previously scheduled for December 26, 2020. This complex event requires experienced volunteers to plan, advertise, make participating churches available, and more, including working together over multiple months. Public health concerns, as well as the lead time needed to plan and execute this event, led the Committee and its partners to this mutual decision.
We are hopeful to be able to continue this event in December of 2021.
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Shrek, Jr.
Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7:00pm
Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 7:00pm
Individual tickets on sale to the general public Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11 am
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Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
Part romance and part twisted fairy tale; Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task - if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona's love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500
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The Maryland Theatre hosts
Full Moon Fever:
A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Tickets on sale to the general public Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11 am
Tom Petty's career has touched millions of fans, earned him a place in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and several Grammy nominations. His popularity continues to grow with every new generation of fans and his remarkable list of hit songs are celebrated by audiences everywhere.
Prior to Tom's untimely death in 2017, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers toured and recorded for over 40 years. They engaged in combat with their various record labels, sang about the woes and shortcomings of the music industry in general and the radio stations of the day, and in the process sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Since 1976, no artist had defined "cool" better than Tom Petty, and no band had created a more magical sound together than the spine-chilling perfection that is the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song anthology, spanning four decades and touching the lives of millions of Americans many times over. Tom petty was truly one of the great American songwriters.
Since 1992 FULL MOON FEVER, America's premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, has brought to life an energetic and ultra-realistic performance of the legendary rock band. As the most authentic and professional Tom Petty tribute band on tour today, Full Moon Fever features an amazing recreation of an actual live Petty concert. You'll experience the classic sounds of the Rickenbacker guitar, those pitch-perfect harmonies, and the straightforward rock and undeniable raw energy that has come to define the live show of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.
This dynamic tribute band truly delivers on their goal of taking you to that same special place. From classics such as "American Girl," "Refugee," and "Breakdown" to fan favorites such as "Mary Jane's Last Dance," "I Won't Back Down," and "Free Fallin'," Full Moon Fever captures these songs with remarkable poignancy and turns them into an unforgettable live experience!
Full Moon Fever brings that Heartbreaker magic to life on stage.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500
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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Councilâs website
To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Councilâs
To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyats.com.
Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.
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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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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
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