What's NXT for Thursday, March 16
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Thursday, March 16
EXHIBITS
Berkeley Arts Council 2023 Members' Exhibit
Through Saturday, April 1 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Features 42 works by 26 artists, including photography, quilting, sculpture, collage and various forms of paintings. Also, fine art and fine crafts by 13 juried artists of the Berkeley Art Works Artist Cooperative. Go to berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-620-7277.
Robert & Kitty Nalewalk: Travel — A Gift to the Senses
Through Tuesday, April 4 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts.
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Photographers (and husband and wife) exhibit photographs taken during their travels around the world. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way. Main entrance off third level (Potomac Street). Go to https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/march-2023, email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132.
Art in the Hallway
Through Friday, March 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 artist Ronda Albright 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.
Icons in Transformation
Through Saturday, March 18 — Self-guided tours available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open with docents from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday
Evangelical Lutheran Church
43 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Contemporary works by Ludmila Pawlowska, an international artist with Ukrainian roots, and traditional Orthodox Icons from Vassilevsky Monastery in Russia. Call 717-762-9151, email officemanager@elchome.org or go to elchome.org.
Portraits of Persistence
Through Saturday, April 1 - Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m.; during Shepherd's Spring Break, March 12-18, library hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no weekend hours.
Shepherd University Scarborough Library
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Artwork inspired by stories of Storer College students. Free. Call 304-876-5421.
Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions
Through Thursday, April 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Showcasing artists/photographers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
Fabric Arts Exhibition
Through Sunday, April 30 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; reception Sunday, March 12 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Exhibit by The Sisterhood of the Thimble, a local quilt group. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call 304-725-6227.
FAMILY
Nature Trivia about Spring Wildflowers
Thursday, March 16 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Online, using Zoom and a smart phone
For all ages. Learn to identify wildflowers by playing trivia with Kingfisher Kahoot! Play as a group with Master Naturalist and high school science teacher Roy Boyle as team leader and host. Free. Registration required. For Zoom link and more information, go to https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/kingfisher-kahoot-trivia-night-2/. Email Laurel@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
LECTURE
Birds with a Gettysburg Address
Thursday, March 16 - 7 p.m.
Church of the Apostles, Social Room
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Second of The Institute's three-part spring series, What's the Buzz in Your Backyard? Presented by photographer and writer Bonnie Portzline. Free. Go to natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Friday, March 17
CLASS
St. Patrick's Day Try the Wheel
Friday, March 17 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro
13 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
For adults. Participants receive clay, tools, glaze and instruction from Anne Aden, and a stein created by Aden to take home. Create/construct wheel-thrown pottery. $60 per person, includes all materials and firings. Space is limited. To register, go to http://waynesboroceramics.org. Call 717-372-7906.
St. Patrick's Day Printmaking Workshop
Friday, March 17 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
For elementary-aged students. Participants will make their own cards to take home, using everything from their fingertips to leaves, feathers and shoes. Jane Ping will lead the class. Face-coverings required. $15. To register, call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to wcmfa.org/st-patricks-day-printmaking/.
EXHIBITS
Animal Kingdom
Through Sunday, March 26 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
The Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members art exhibit. Free admission. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
Seth Holmes
Through Friday, March 31 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
42 West Arts Co-op
42 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Waynesboro-based watercolor artist. Call 717-749-0437 or go to 42WestArts.com.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open house
Friday, March 17, through Sunday, Oct. 29 - 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd. (US 11)
Hagerstown
Historic railroad equipment, N scale layout, O 3-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O scale (2 rail) and HO scale layouts, historic photo and document displays, railroad artifacts, gift shop and much more. Admission is $6 adults, $1 ages 4 to 16, free ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to www.roundhouse.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Chicken BBQ, Fried Country Ham Sandwiches and Chili Sale
Friday, March 17 - deadline to order in advance; event is Saturday, March 18 - 9 a.m. until sold out
Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Company
7619 Old National Pike
Boonsboro
Chicken dinner includes half a chicken, baked beans and applesauce for $11; $9 for half a chicken; $6 for fried country ham sandwich; $8 for chili by the quart. Stop by the station on day of event or call 301-667-2301 by Friday, March 17 to reserve an order.
Crown of Glory Tea for Women's History Month
Friday, March 17 - deadline to reserve table(s), event is Saturday, March 25 - 5 to 7 p.m.
The Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park
532 N. Cannon Ave.
Hagerstown
Honors queens (mothers, sisters, girlfriends, wives or mentors) from the community with a catered tea party. No formal program. Purchase a table for eight at $250 or $31.25 per person. Decorate your table (or tables) to honor your queen. Proceeds benefit the Doleman Black Heritage Museum Inc. Call 301-797-5019.
MUSIC
Center of Gravity
Friday, March 17 - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
118 Walnut St., Suite 106
Waynesboro, Pa.
Classic rock and country. Call 717-387-5818.
BBD Blues Trio
Friday, March 17 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Blues. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Jill Fulton & The Flying Matlocks
Friday, March 17 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Nick's Airport Inn
14548 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hagerstown
Country, blues, classic rock and some Irish tunes. Drink specials, corned beef and cabbage, Reubens. Green attire is encouraged. Lounge reservations recommended. Call 301-733-8560.
Across the Pond
Friday, March 17 - doors open 6:30 p.m., music 7 to 10 p.m.
The Barrel House
39 N. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Entertainment by local Celtic band, featuring Celtic dancers. Irish fare available for purchase from Chameleon 1648 Culinary Services. $20 per ticket or $30 per couple in advance, includes entertainment, soft drinks and water, Sweet Rollers soft pretzel bites and one complimentary green beer. Non-beer tickets are $15 for one or $25 per couple in advance. Individual tickets at the door are $30 (with beer) and $20 (no beer). Proceeds benefit Cumberland Valley School of Music. Go to https://cvsmusic.org/, email steph@cvsmusic.org or call 717-261-1220 ext. 3.
Tauren Wells - The Joy in the Morning Tour
Friday, March 17 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Contemporary Christian and Gospel with elements of pop, hip-hop and R&B. Special guests Aaron Cole and Lakewood Music. $18-$69, with optional VIP add-ons. Go to luhrscenter.com/event/ireland-with-michael-live/ or call 717-477-7469.
ONSTAGE
Grease
Through Sunday, March 26 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical centered around a 1959 high school class recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Contains adult language and adult themes. $63 ($57 for members of the military and first responders), includes dinner and show, and coffee, tea and iced tea; bar tab and gratuity not included. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Through Sunday, March 19 - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Old Opera House Theater Company
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Rated PG-13. Strong adult language. Drama. A comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth. $22 adults; $19 college students younger than age 25, military and 65 or older; $15 younger than 18. Go to oldoperahouse.org, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.
Saturday, March 18
CLASS
Slide Guitar Workshop
Saturday, March 18 - 3 to 5 p.m.
BlackCat Music Shop LLC
155 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Led by "Little" Joe Bourgeois. Covers blues history, slide techniques, Delta blues, country blues and more. Bring guitar, slide and notepad. Free, donations accepted. Go to littlejoebourgeois.com. Call 304-258-4440.
FAMILY
Colonial Gardening
Saturday, March 18 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute Visitor Center
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Help weed, hoe and plant seeds. Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy. Franklin County Library Bookmobile will be available. Exhibits, gift shop, colonial life demonstrations, nature trails and more. Free. Call 717-328-2800.
27th Annual Flower and Garden Show
Saturday, March 18 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 19 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ARCC
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
More than 150 vendors. Nurseries, lawn and garden equipment, pottery and statuary, landscaping, tree services, stone products, pools, spas, outdoor furniture, flowers, wild bird products and natural gourmet gifts from the garden. Seminars and demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics. Garden-themed children's activities. Lunch and snacks available for purchase at the Garden Café. Free parking. Admission is $5, adults; free, 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni Association. Email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 18 - noon to 6 p.m.
Downtown Martinsburg
142 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Live Irish music, beer garden, food trucks. Entry is free. Go to mainstreetmartinsburg.com/events, email director@mainstreetmartinsburg.com or call 304-262-4200.
FUNDRAISERS
Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 18 - 7 p.m. to midnight
Downtown Hagerstown
Wear green. Benefits Children in Need. Bring donations (current needs are shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, body wash and all sizes of new boys' pants) to drop boxes at participating bars: 28 South, Broad Axe, Bulls & Bears, Meinelschmidt Distillery and Prohibition Hub. Go to childreninneedwashingtoncounty.org, email info@childreninneedwc.org or call 301-302-1683.
Indoor Yard Sale
Saturday, March 18 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ
22514 Cavetown Church Road
Cavetown
Food available for purchase, fresh cut fries, hot dogs, steamers, baked goods and drinks. Sponsored by church youth. Call 301-797-6292.
Cash Bingo
Saturday, March 18 - doors open at noon, bingo starts at 2 p.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Company
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
Twenty-five games and two specials. Food and beverages available for purchase. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For advance tickets, call 301-730-1142 or 301-432-2130.
MUSIC
West Branch 3
Saturday, March 18 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Rough Edges Brewing
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Three-piece string band. Traditional and non-traditional bluegrass. Fat Russ' BBQ from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 717-655-7402 or email roughedgesbrewing@gmail.com.
Lynn Routzahn
Saturday, March 18 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Rock, country, folk, pop and bluegrass. Call 240-203-8183.
Sunday, March 19
CLASS
Mother's Day Kid's Hand Dish
Sunday, March 19 - noon to 1 p.m.
Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro
13 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
For children. Participants will hand-build dishes created from the size of their hands. Led by Carlina Burcker. Staff will fire dishes. Child's item will be ready for pick up in approximately two to three weeks. $15 per child, includes all materials and firing. Space is limited. To register, go to waynesboroceramics.org/shop-classes/p/kidshanddish. Call 717-372-7906.
FAITH
Taizé Service
Sunday, March 19 - 6 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
A simple, contemplative prayer service with meditative music, scripture and silence. Enter by the tower entrance on South Prospect Street or by the elevator at the Walnut Street parking lot. Email rwspeelman@outlook.com.
Healing Rooms of Hagerstown
Sunday, March 19 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Pathway Community Church
1028 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown
Aims to use prayer and faith to heal the sick. Meets on first and third Sundays. For more information, go to healingrooms.com, email htownhealingrooms@gmail.com or call 717-597-8077.
LECTURE
Our History Restored: The Williamsport Banking Mansion
Sunday, March 19 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Tom and Ben Freeman-Tinsley speak about restoring the Banking Mansion in Williamsport. $30 ($25 members), includes Sunday lecture and a tour of the mansion on Saturday, March 25. Call 301-797-8782.
ONSTAGE
Ireland with Michael Londra
Sunday, March 19 - 3 to 5 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Ireland's leading tenor. Music, dance and stories of Ireland. $35. Go to luhrscenter.com/event/ireland-with-michael-live/ or call 717-477-7469.
Monday, March 20
CLASS
Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor - Workshop
Monday, March 20 - deadline to register; workshop is Monday, April 3 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Led by artist Pam Wenger. $90 ($80 members), includes materials and lunch. Contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (no text) 304-261-9583.
FUNDRAISER
Monday Night Bingo
Monday, March 20 - doors open at 5 p.m., early bird starts at 6:15 p.m.
Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
Food available for purchase. Call 301-582-0099.
MUSIC
Songwriters & Poets Open Mic
Monday, March 20 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Everyone welcome. Led by longtime Waynesboro Songwriters Workshop member Dave Dishneau and Hagerstown-based poet Ann Culey. Features both songs and poems, in an alternating format. Participants perform up to three works initially, with additional rounds if time allows. Held the third Monday of each month. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Tuesday, March 21
CLASS
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Tuesdays, March 21 through April 25 - beginner classes at 5:30 p.m. and advanced classes at 6:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center Stage
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Both singles and couples welcome. Taught by seasoned dance instructor Frank Hancock. Beginners learn Tango, Cha Cha, Swing and Foxtrot. $35 per person for six-class course. Advanced registration required. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 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.
OUTDOORS
Wellness Walk
Tuesday, March 21 - 10 a.m. to noon
Shenandoah University's Cool Spring Campus
1400 Parker Lane
Bluemont, Va.
Everyone welcome. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Wide, paved trails. Highlights include great blue heron rookery and an eagles nest. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Meet at parking lot. Free. Registration required, go to https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/wellness-walk-at-shenandoah-universitys-cool-spring-river-campus/. Email Info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, March 22
MOVIE
Places You Should Know: City Park, Hagerstown
Wednesday, March 22 - doors open at 5:30 p.m., brief VAA meeting at 6 p.m., movie follows meeting; in-person and online via Zoom
Washington County Free Library
The Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
First public showing of local filmmaker Keith Jones' documentary. Combines history and the arts. Refreshments available. Free, donations accepted. Hosted by the Valley Art Association in celebration of its 85th anniversary. For Zoom link, email halmasonart@myactv.net or call 301-791-6719. Go to valleyartassoc.org.
Thursday, March 23
LECTURES
Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time
Thursday, March 23 - 10 a.m.
Kepler Theater
Hagerstown Community College
11512 Kepler Drive
Hagerstown
HCC's 2023 Big Read book event. Andrew Forsthoefel will speak about his memoir, written following his cross-country trek and told through the stories of the people he met along the highways of America. Bring book for a free signing following presentation. Go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/bigread. Email amdrumgoole@hagerstowncc.edu.
Estate Planning: Leaving Your Mark on the Next Generation
Thursday, March 23 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in-person and via Zoom
Frederick News-Post
351 Ballenger Center Drive
Frederick, Md.
Presented by Sterling Financial Management's private wealth manager Kelly Batey and Special Counsel Marty Snyder. Examines wills, trusts, healthcare directives, as well as the benefits of having an estate plan. Free. To register, go to www.sterlingfm.com/events or call 301-733-7777.
Backyard Critters: Furry, Scaly, Slimy
Thursday, March 23 - 7 p.m.
Church of the Apostles, Social Room
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Third of The Institute's three-part spring series, What's the Buzz in Your Backyard? Presented by Erika Coover of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Free. Go to natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
MOVIES
2023 Maryland International Film Festival
Thursday, March 23, through Sunday, March 26 - event starts at 5 p.m. Thursday and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday
Maryland International Film Festival
36 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
More than 100 films from around the world. Five venues. Celebrates independent films. Awards for best feature, best documentary, best short, best foreign film, best local film, best animated film and best student film. Opening night at The Maryland Theatre includes VIP party and several awards. $80 all-access festival pass or $35 VIP and film for Friday, $50 weekend pass, $30 Saturday pass, $30 Sunday pass. Portion of proceeds benefit global charities. Go to marylandiff.org.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for March 16-23
