What's NXT
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Sunday, July 30
EXHIBIT
Ashton Englebert's Exhibit Reception
Sunday, July 30 - 2 to 4 p.m.; exhibit continues through Thursday, Aug. 31 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Fridays
South Jefferson Public Library (Meeting Room)
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Meet the Martinsburg, W.Va.-based artist, whose inspiration comes from animals and bright colors. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call 304-725-6227.
FAMILY
Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts
Sunday, July 30 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)
Boonsboro
Children get 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. See the vintage Camp David switchboard — and wagons, cars and taxis made in Hagerstown. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message
Ruth Ann Monroe Summer Basketball League
Sunday, July 30 - noon
Wheaton Park
449 Sumans Ave.
Hagerstown
Watch as local youth take to the basketball court. Celebrate 60 years of basketball tradition in Hagerstown. Presented by Beyond the Arc Foundation.
FUNDRAISER
Blues, Brews & Bluegrass Benefit Festival
Sunday, July 30 - noon to 5 p.m.
Antietam Brewery (outside)
140 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown
Featuring the bands Rudy & the Bluefish, Stack O'Blues, The Push & Friends, and The Long Meadow Mining Company. Free. The Music Instrument Collection program will accept musical instruments and monetary donations for kids who want to make music. MIC is run by Laird Bush Music Education Fund. Call 240-513-4490.
MOVIE
Meal and Sunday Night Movie
Sunday, July 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Follow the Yellow Brick Road for a Kansas-style meal and movie. Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.
MUSIC
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, July 30 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Brian Hinkley, trombone soloist. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.
Monday, July 31
WORKSHOP
Governor's Arts Caravan Grant Workshop
Monday, July 31 - 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Apollo Theater
128 E. Martin St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Learn about grant programs available for artists and arts organizations in West Virginia. Network. Hosted by staff from the arts section of the W.Va. Department of Arts, Culture and History. Free. No registration required. Call 304-558-0220.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
FAMILY
National Night Out (Hagerstown)
Tuesday, Aug. 1 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Fairgrounds Park
351 N. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
Rain or shine. Food, fun, exhibits, activities, backpack giveaway (children must be present to receive backpack). Free. Hosted by Hagerstown Police Department, Hagerstown Housing Authority and Washington County Community Action Council.
National Night Out (Chambersburg, Pa.)
Tuesday, Aug. 1 - 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Pavilion and Soccer Fields
1 Washabaugh Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Hosted by the Chambersburg Police Department.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
CLASS
Home Food Preservation: Pickling
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 6 p.m.
Webinar
Learn recommended methods for making and processing pickled products. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-pickling-webinar or call 877-345-0691. Led by the Penn State Extension.
LECTURE
John Brown's Raid: Harpers Ferry and the Coming of the American Civil War
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
(In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be held at Sharpsburg Christ Reformed UCC, 117 Main St., with parking on Main and Hall streets)
Presented by Kevin Pawlak and Jon-Erik Gilot. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/blog/2023/01/2023-civil-war-lecture-series/.
MOVIE
Finding Nemo
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 10 a.m.
Waynesboro Theatre
75 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Part of 2023 Kids Summer Movie Series. Prizes, contests, characters and fun. Sponsored by McDonald's of Waynesboro, Mainstreet Waynesboro and Waynesboro Community Theatre Project. $5, includes regular soda and popcorn. Buy tickets at the door or go to www.waynesborotheatre.org. Email waynesborotheatreonmain@gmail.com or call 717-387-5335.
MUSIC
Day Star Vocals
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Part of Christian music series, Encounter City Park, presented by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to, www.encountercitypark.org.
Skatt-Daddy
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 5 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Motown and blues. Artisan market, beer garden, food vendors and kids zone. Part of Midweek Music & Market 2023 Summer Series. Free. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
Thursday, Aug. 3
BOOKS
HARC Interfaith No Book Book Club Print & Potluck
RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 3; event is Sunday, Aug. 6 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown (at St. Mark's Episcopal)
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Hosted by the Hagerstown Area Religious Council. No required book reading. Light food and drinks. Share book, prose or poetry, fiction or nonfiction that has been a personal inspiration. Bring title of book and author, and a finger food to share. RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 3. Email communicator07@yahoo.com or call 301-842-4272.
MUSIC
Rudy & the Bluefish
Thursday, Aug. 3 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
1 Memorial Drive
Chambersburg, Pa.
Blues. Family-friendly event. Part of the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Bring chairs and/or a blanket. Free. Call 717-261-3275. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php.
Blue Ridge Rain
Thursday, Aug. 3 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
War Memorial Park
500 N. Tennessee Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Rock and country. Part of Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series. Free admission. Call 304-264-4842.
Friday, Aug. 4
FAMILY
Greencastle Farm Market & Food Truck Friday
Friday, Aug. 4 - noon to 7 p.m.
Downtown Greencastle on the lawn
136-144 E. Baltimore St.
Greencastle, Pa.
Rain or shine. Farm grown and home grown, handmade goods, plants and flowers, dairy products and meat, baked goods, honey, monthly featured food truck. Hosted by Consign & Collect and The Shop. Free. Email greencastlemarket@gmail.com or call 717-597-9991.
FUNDRAISER
First Friday Drive-Thru
Friday, Aug. 4 - 4 p.m. until sold out
Pikeside United Methodist Church
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Take-out dinner hosted by Pikeside United Methodist Men. $8 includes meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert. Advance orders recommended. Call 304-263-4633. Pull into the church parking lot, where a member of the UMM will take your order and deliver packaged dinners to your car. Proceeds support Pikeside Men's Ministry for Boy Scouts and other community projects. Go to www.pikesideumc.org.
MUSIC
Prophets of the Abstract Truth
Friday, Aug. 4 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Jazz, bossa nova and blues. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
ONSTAGE
Kinky Boots
Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Rated PG-13. Musical. Presented by Authentic Community Theatre. $30. Go to mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.
Saturday, Aug. 5
CLASS
Drawing, Sketching and Painting Nature Group
Saturday, Aug. 5 - 9 a.m. to noon
Case Nature Center
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
For all skill levels. Introductory art session led by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Learn to use graphite pencils. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/drawing-sketching-painting-nature-group-at-cool-spring-preserve/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
FAMILY
Wizarding Weekend Wand Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 5 - 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Create unique wands and dragon eggs for $3 a piece. Walk-ins welcome. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500. Part of Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend (Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5)
WCFL'S 9th Annual Comics Convention: Fan Con!
Saturday, Aug. 5 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fletcher Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
For all ages. For fans of comics, superheroes, anime, video games, movies, arts, costumes. Dress as a superhero. Activities, vendor booths, gaming, button-making, fan art, graffiti wall, photo booth, food trucks, costume and cosplay parade, cosplay for beginners presentation. Special presentations by sci-fi author Monica Louzon and podcasters of Comic Book Couples Counseling. Free. Hosted by Washington County Free Library.
Treasures of State Community Day
Saturday, Aug. 5 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Family activities. Kids' crafts, living history, live music by Forbes Road Frolic, exhibition tours, and Captain Maryland. Arts and crafts vendors. Food for sale. Free. Inspired by Treasures of State exhibit. Call 301-739-5727.
Sunday, Aug. 6
FAITH
Healing Rooms of Hagerstown
Sunday, Aug. 6 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Pathway Community Church
1028 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown
Safe, confidential place to receive prayer for physical, emotional and spiritual (Christian) needs. Usually the first and third Sundays of each month. No appointment necessary. Free. Go to healingrooms.com or email htownhealingrooms@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Ruth Ann Monroe Summer Basketball League
Sunday, Aug. 6 - 3 p.m.
Wheaton Park
449 Sumans Ave.
Hagerstown
Celebrate 60 years of basketball tradition in Hagerstown. Presented by Beyond the Arc Foundation.
MUSIC
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, Aug. 6 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Whitney Blickenstaff, trumpet soloist. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.
ONGOING
EXHIBITS
Art in the Hallway
Through Monday, July 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 Lily Ramos 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.
Magic Moments
Continues through Monday, July 31 (call 301-432-0090 for hours)
Gifts Inn Boonsboro
16 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Artist Linda Daniels-Cermak's watercolor paintings. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.
Nicole Troup: For the Love of Animals; Beck Metzbower: An Experience in Texture
Through Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit available
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Go to washingtoncountyarts.com. Call 301-791-3132.
Creation in Color
Through Thursday, Aug. 31 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Artist Jamie Hardges. Call 301-739-2015.
That's Not Photography
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 17 (call 301-432-0090 for hours)
Gifts Inn Boonsboro
16 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Graphic artist Thom Davis. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.
Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries
Through Sunday, Sept. 17 - Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in City Park)
Hagerstown
Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
All Things Bright and Beautiful — Delectable Mountains Quilt Show
Through Sunday, Sept. 17 - gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., meet-the-artists reception is Saturday, July 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Ice House
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
More than 100 quilts by members of Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild. Boutique with purses, table toppers, tote bags, microwave potholders, children's toys and more. Quilting demonstrations on Saturdays. Learn hand quilting. Children's corner. Produced by the Morgan Arts Council and curated by Dottie O'Toole. Go to www.macicehouse.org or call 204-258-2300.
Treasures of State: Maryland's Art Collection
Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Sundays, July 16 and 30, at 2 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (City Park)
Hagerstown
Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives. Featuring more than 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. Go to www.wcmfa.org. Call 301-739-5727.
Claire McCardell Special Installation
Through Saturday, Nov. 11 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Designer Claire McCardell redefined American women's fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from the museum's collection. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Every Sunday - 1 to 4 p.m.
Boonsborough Museum of History
113 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Eclectic collections of Douglas G. Bast. Parking on site. Admission by donation. Go to https://boonsboroughmoh.org or call 240-816-0488.
FAITH
Community Worship Services
Saturdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Southgate Shopping Center (parking lot)
143 Cedar St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Hosted by Life & Ministry Church.
FAMILY
North Square Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Nov. 18 - 8 a.m. to noon
Chambers Fort Park (parking lot)
30 Spring St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Rain or shine. Free kids' activities, live music. A project of the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg, Pa. Inc. Email NorthSquareInfo@gmail.com or call 717-251-2446.
Market at the Park
Saturdays through Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. to noon (Thursday night market, Aug. 3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; no market Aug. 5)
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Open-air market. Fresh produce, dairy and baked goods, as well as handmade items. Hot foods and cold drinks. Go to MainstreetWaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga
Tuesdays - beginners at 6 p.m.; stretch for flexibility from 7:15 to 8:15 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.
MUSIC
Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
Suite 106
118 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, Pa.
Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.
ONSTAGE
The Sound of Music
Through Sunday, Aug. 6 - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
The Old Opera House Theatre
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Presented by Charles Town Kiwanis. $22 ($19 ages 65 and older, $15 younger than age 18). Go to oldoperahouse.org/, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.
Million Dollar Quartet
Through Sunday, Aug. 13 - 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (go to playhouse website or call for schedule)
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Musical based on the Dec. 4, 1956 jam session of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. $54. Go to https://totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/million-dollar-quartet/. Call 717-352-2164.
Xanadu
Through Saturday, Aug. 19 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. select Sundays (July 30 and Aug. 13)
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical comedy. $63 adults, $53 ages 5 to 12, includes meal. Discounted tickets for military and first responders. Go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
SOCIAL
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
Rough Edges
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Prizes. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.
Downtown Happy Hour
Every Thursday - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Walk
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Grab a drink and socialize with others downtown. Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. 50/50 drawing each week with half the winnings going to a nonprofit.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for July 30 — Aug. 6
