NXT Best: Shepherdstown edifices, holiday events and a trip down the Yellow Brick Road!
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Here's a sampling of some of the best special events happening in the Hagerstown area this week as we say goodbye to November and hello to December!
Historic Shepherdstown Speaker Series — John Allen
Wednesday, Nov. 29 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education
Shepherd University
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Historic Shepherdstown Commission and the Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission present local author and architectural historian John Allen discussing 18th and 19th Century Architectural Features of the Shepherdstown Historic District. For more information, contact Historic Shepherdstown at 304-876-0910 or email hsc1786@gmail.com.
Used Book Sale
Dec. 2-9 (closed Sunday) - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Booksavers of Maryland
13625 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hagerstown
Week-long sale to support mission and education programs worldwide. All categories of books. All sold by the pound.
Fall Student Art Exhibition and Ensemble Performances
Thursday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 15 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; opening reception Thursday, Dec. 7 - 4 to 7 p.m
Kepler Center
Hagerstown Community College
11512 Kepler Drive
Hagerstown
The exhibit will feature artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this fall, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art and ceramics. The opening reception will feature musical performances from HCC’s Guitar Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, visual arts program coordinator, at 240-500-2221 or mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
Washington County Volleyball Showcase
Saturday, Dec. 2 - 6 p.m., 8th grade game; 7:30 p.m., senior game
Athletic, Recreation, & Community Center (ARCC)
Hagerstown Community College
1400 Robinwood Dr.
Hagerstown
Game 1 will feature 8th-grade players from Washington County middle schools, based on selections by coaches. Game 2 will feature seniors from the 11 county public and private schools that were selected through voting by the head coach of each program. Hosted by the Hub City Volleyball Club. $5 adults, $2 students.
The Plate Scrapers with The Clendenen Brothers
Friday, Dec. 1 - 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Live at Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Boss bluegrass at Hagerstown's newest performance venue! $20. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com
Distention with Half Heard Voices and Koluna
Saturday, Dec. 2 - 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Live at Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Metal mania! $15. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, Dec. 2 - 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3 - 2 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Authentic Community Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz, The Musical." $30-$34. Go to mdtheatre.org/act.
Get your holiday on!
Holiday Open House with Santa at the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
Dec. 2 and 3, 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, on the campus of the Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Bring your child and camera to visit with Santa in his very old wooden sleigh. There will be many photo op's both in the museum and the 1800s Rural Village. Complimentary cookies and punch, along with holiday music played on the Moller pipe organ. Also includes a kids crafts area, and the cash-only gift shop will be open. While the event is free, donations are always appreciated. For more, go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Christmas on the Farm
Dec. 1 and 2, 3 to 8 p.m. each day
Renfrew Museum and Park
1010 E. Main StreetWaynesboro, Pa.
Admission, which includes tours, wagon rides, live music, crafts and more at the historic museum house and grounds costs $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 3 to 12; free for children 2 and younger, as well as Friends of Renfrew members. For more, go to www.renfrewmuseum.org/christmas.
Hager House German Christmas Tours
Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m.
110 Key St.
Hagerstown City Park
Jonathan Hager House Museum comes to life for German Christmas Tours. Discover how the holiday was celebrated in colonial times and throughout the ages. Admission costs $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 62 and older; $4 for students 13-17; $4 for military; $4 per person for groups of eight or more; $3 for children 6-12; free for children 5 and younger. Credit cards only. For more information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
A Star Wars Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 2 – 4 p.m.
Williamsport United Methodist Church
25 E. Church St.
Williamsport
Toot Uncommon Flutes present their annual Christmas concert, featuring holiday favorites including selections from The Nutcracker Suite. Free.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: NXT Best events for Nov. 26
