Dwight Yoakam comes to town and the MSO goes classical — It's this week's NXT Best!
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Get ready to kick off the new month with art, music, theater and more from this week's NXT Best!
Art in the Hallway
Through Sunday, March 31
Hallway between 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.
When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications
Sunday, March 3 - doors open 2:30 p.m., film 3 p.m.
Shepherdstown Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Documentary. History, archival photos, footage, newscasts, advertising and entertainment clips. In-person discussion with director Jennifer Manner follows. Popcorn, snacks and drinks for sale. General admission is pay-what-you-will. Advance reservations encouraged. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/225008 or call 304-876-3704.
The Last Graff
Sunday, March 3 - 3 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Graffiti and Pop Art with performances. Free, general admission. Go to www.liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
When Books Sing - Kerensa Gray
Sunday, March 3 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Fletcher Library Community Room 308/309
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Jazz, folk, blues, R&B and classical. Part of Noteworthy Sundays Annual Concert Series. Free. Registration required. Go to https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/, email ref@washcolibrary.org or call 301-739-3250.
The Irish Tenors
Sunday, March 3 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly. $39 to $69. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/event/the-irish-tenors/ or call 717-477-7469. An Irish buffet is offered before or after the show in Reisner Dining Hall, across the street from Luhrs Center; $12.70, all you can eat buffet (beverages, salad bar, dessert bar all included). Lunch is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., dinner is 5 to 7 p.m. For buffet go to https://luhrscenter.com/irish-tenors-dining-reservation/ or call 717-477-7469.
Tay Tay Dance Party featuring DJ Swiftie
Sunday, March 3 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Taylor-themed event for all ages. Music provided by DJ Swiftie with synchronized lasers and lights. $20 to $60. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/tay-tay-dance-party or call 301-790-2000.
The Thomas Lovetts and Their Hill Top House: Five Fascinating Finds
Monday, March 4 - 6 p.m.
Fletcher Branch Community Room
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Stories about the Hill Top House hotel in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and its owners. Presented by Lynn Pechuekonis. Part of the McCauley Lecture Series. In person and live-streamed on the library's YouTube channel. Go to https://www.washcolibrary.org/wmr, email westmdroom@washcolibrary.org or call 301-739-3250.
Elvis in the Army - Exhibit
Continues through Friday, March 29 - noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
Allison-Antrim Museum
365 S. Ridge Ave.
Greencastle, Pa.
Items that have never been seen publicly. Photographs, autographed items, personal memorabilia and documentation covering significant events in Elvis’ army career. Free; donations appreciated. Go to www.greencastlemuseum.org or call 717-597-9010.
Two Rivers Trio
Tuesday, March 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Bassoonist Richard Polonchak and sons Matthew and Michael present a program of Mozart, Haydn and more. Part of the Shepherd University Salon Series sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank. Free. Call 304-876-5555 or go to www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
Unraveling Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy
Wednesday, March 6 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Carol Miller-Schultz will offer an introduction to genealogy research and resources. Staff genealogist Jean Conte will offer a tour of the kinship Family Heritage Research Center, its resources, and the Washington County Historical Society archives, along with her genealogy services. There will be time for questions and research. Light hors d'oeuvres. $30. Go to https://washcohistory.org or call 301-797-8782.
'Dixon, Descending'
Wednesday, March 6 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Karen Outen will discuss her debut novel. Hosted by Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, and Office of Diversity and Equity. Free. Email sshurbut@shepherd.edu.
Dwight Yoakam
Thursday, March 7 - 8 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
$73 to $295. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/dwight-yoakam or call 301-790-2000.
Women's Mixer: Women Get Real & Be Happy Hour
Friday, March 8 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
15 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Women share ideas and thoughts, and create with paints, pencils and words. Food, beverages, music and yoga. Free. Go to https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/ or call 866-646-8060.
'Pull Up a Chair' — Emmanuel Baptist Ladies Conference
Friday, March 8 - 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Temple
16221 National Pike
Hagerstown
Guest speaker is Francie Taylor, co-founder of Keep the Heart, a teaching ministry for Christian women. Workshops both days plus speakers from Emmanuel \ and other local churches. Music, biblical teaching, games, giveaways and fellowship. Refreshments Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.; light breakfast Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. $40 adults both days or $25 one day; $30 teens both days or $20 one day. Call 301-582-0378 or go to ebt.church/ladiesconference.
Stable Shakers Duo
Friday, March 8 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Songwriter and guitarist Spencer Pheil and vocalist Brechyn Chace perform jazz. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Mary Poppins Junior
Friday, March 8 - 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Wilson College's Laird Hall
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. $15 adults, $5 ages 5 to 16, and free ages 5 and younger. Go to www.cvsmusic.org or call 717-261-1220.
Fireside Collective
Friday, March 8 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Bluegrass, folk, blues and funk. $15. Go to www.liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'
Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9 - 8 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, March 10 - 3 to 5 p.m.; and Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 - 8 to 10 p.m.
Potomac Playmakers
17303 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Musical comedy. Some audience participation included. PG-13 (language and theme). $18 ($15 seniors). Call 240-513-6260 or go to https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/.
The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League
Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 17 - 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays
The Old Opera House Theater Company
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Comedy. Rated PG. $22 adults; $19 ages 65 and older, students ages 18 to 25, and military; and $15 ages 17 and younger. Go to https://www.oldoperahouse.org/upcoming-shows/second-to-last-chance-ladies-league, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.
Carl Disque
Saturday, March 9 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Jazz, blues and folk. Call 240-203-8183. Go to https://brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Spring Celebration Dance Workshop
Saturday, March 9 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Dance and meditation led by Candice Tritch, founder of Dance Alchemy. For adults of all skill levels. $20. Go to www.unityhagestown.org, email dance.alchemyorg@gmail.com or call 240-409-5940.
Drum Roll, Please!
Saturday, March 9 - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs classical music, featuring Arriaga's Overture in D, Gluck's Overture to Orpheus and Eurydice, Chevalier de Saint-Georges' Violin Concerto in A and Haydn's Symphony No. 103 in E-flat. With conductor Elizabeth Schulze and violinist Robert Martin. Tickets are $29 to $79 (some seats for students are free). Go to https://marylandsymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0O8Y000012UY7dUAG or call 301-797-4000.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Next Best! Events calendar for March 3
