NXT Best: Musicals, drama, festivals and … Sons of Serendip with the MSO!
April is upon us, and it's the perfect time to get back to nature, take in a show, groove to some new music and explore some art. We've got it all in this week's NXT Best!
Godspell
Sunday, March 31 - 2:30 p.m.
Apollo Theatre Company
128 E. Martin St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Musical story of Jesus' life. $22 adults; $19 military, seniors 65 and older, and students 24 and younger; $17 ages 18 and younger. Go to tinyurl.com/yr2ebbf, email act@apollocivictheatre.org or call 304-263-6766.
Lysistrata
Sundays, March 31 and April 7 - 3 p.m. and Wednesday, April 3, through Saturday, April 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Hall
Shepherd College
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
For ages 18 and older. An ancient Greek anti-war tragedy. Performed by Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players. $5 adults; $2 non-Shepherd students; free Shepherd employees and students. Purchase tickets at the door.
Monday Morning Musicale
Monday, April 1 - 10 a.m.
Franks Art Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University music students and musicians perform. Before and after concert, have coffee in Robert Scott Beard Memorial Lobby. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
Wilson College 2nd Annual ArtsFest
Monday, April 1, through Friday, April 5
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Theatre and dance performances, afashion show, open mic readings and visual arts workshops. All events are free. For a detailed schedule and event descriptions, go to www.wilson.edu/artsfest or call 717-262-2002.
Learn about Historic Preservation
Monday, April 1 - 6 p.m.
Fletcher Branch Community Room
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by Andrew Stout, executive director of the Washington County Historical Society. 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.
Foraging in Franklin County
Tuesday, April 2 - 7 p.m.
Church of the Apostles' Social Room
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Presented by David Foster, professor of biology and environmental science at Messiah University. Part of The Institute's spring lecture series Enjoy Franklin County, Pa. Free. Go to natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Family Wildflower Walk
Wednesday, April 3 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Ferry Hill Ridge Trail
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport
Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Kid-friendly activities available. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Nature's Best hope
Wednesday, April 3 - 6 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Lecture and book signing by Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape and Nature’s Best Hope. Presented by Shippensburg’s Center for Land Use and Sustainability. Free, no tickets or reservations required. Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
The Land We Share: A Love Affair Told in Hunting Stories
Wednesday, April 3 - 7 p.m.
Byrd Auditorium
The National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Authors Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer discuss essays from their new book on how hunting on public lands nurtures the human spirit, sustains physical health and deepens appreciation for the natural world. Part of the NCTC Conservation Lecture Series. Free admission. No tickets or reservations required. Go to https://www.friendsofnctc.org/, email mark_madison@fws.gov or call 304-876-7276.
Jeffrey Martin with Stripmall Ballads
Thursday, April 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Singer/songwriter and guitarist from Portland, Ore. $15. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jeffrey-martin-with-stripmall-ballads-tickets-746430201827 or call 301-800-9390.
Hager House German Easter Tours
Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House
110 Key St. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Tours of the historic, unique town founder’s home begin on the hour. $6 adults; $4 ages 62 and older, students 13 to 17, and military; $3 ages 6 to 12; free ages 5 and younger. No appointment necessary. Go to www.hagerhouse.org, email parksandrec@hagerstownmd.org or call 301-739-857 ext. 170.
She Kills Monsters
Fridays, April 5 and 12, and Saturdays, April 6 and 13 - 7 p.m. and Sundays, April 7 and 14 - 2 p.m.
Marinoff Theater
Shepherd University
62 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Dramatic comedy with homicidal fairies and 90s pop nostalgia. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc. Pay-what-you-will at the door; free for Shepherd students.
First Fridays Open Mic Jam Nite
Friday, April 5 - 7 to 10 p.m.
Blackcat Music Shop
155 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Show up, sign up and play. Solo singers/players as well as bands welcome. Refreshments and seating provided for those who just want to listen. Free. Donations accepted. Call 304-258-4440.
The Johnny Folsom 4
Friday, April 5 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Johnny Cash tribute band. $25. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
Myersville Indoor Farmers Market
Saturday, April 6 - breakfast 7 to 10:30 a.m., document shredding 7 to 11 a.m., market 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Myersville Volunteer Fire Company Banquet Hall
301 Main St.
Myersville, Md.
All-you-can-eat country breakfast, hosted by the Lions Club of Myersville (call 301-401-2746). Free document shredding by All-Shred. Artisans, crafters and farmers selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh mushrooms, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, local honey, local spirits, bath and body products, locally made crafts and more.
Naked Eye
Saturday, April 6 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Classic rock. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 6 - 10 a.m. to noon
C&O Canal Towpath
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport
Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
27th Annual Home Show
Saturday, April 6 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Martinsburg Roundhouse
100 E. Liberty St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Exhibits, silent auctions. Admission is free. Go to https://easternwvhomebuilders.org/home-show/ or call 304-267-4710.
Rural Heritage Museum Opening Day
Saturday, April 6 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rural Heritage Museum
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Moonshine history and lore of Washington County. Moonshine tastings by Pathfinder Farm Distillery. Spinning demonstrations, hearth cooking, Treenware demonstrations. Live banjo music by Papa Uke (Tim Seals). Self-guided tours of indoor museums and 1800s Rural Maryland Village. Food by Hicksville BBQ, Smitty's Snacks, and baked goods and candy eggs made by museum volunteers. Parking by donation, cash only. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or email info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com.
The Little Mermen
Saturday, April 6 - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Sing-a-longs with rock covers of favorite Disney hits. Family show at 2 p.m. with concessions. Disney After Dark Show at 7 p.m. with adult Disney-themed drinks, beer, wine and concessions. $34 adults; $29 ages 60 and older; $25 military and frontline workers; $24 ages 18 and younger. Go to tinyurl.com/y9e3em3t or call 717-263-0202.
MSO Premium Pops! Sons of Serendip
Saturday, April 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
America’s Got Talent finalists' quartet with harpist, cellist, pianist and lead vocalist, and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Elizabeth Schulze. $39 to $89. Go to www.marylandsymphony.org or call 301-790-2000.
Chatham County Line
Saturday, April 6 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Bluegrass, folk, country, and rock and roll band from Raleigh, N.C. $15 standing, $20 seated. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
Welsh Run Spring Hymn Sing
Sunday, April 7 - 2 p.m.
Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church
11799 Mercersburg Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Singing and music. Freewill offering for the upkeep and improvements of the historical church.
Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner
Sunday, April 7 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Free Library
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Americana/folk/country duo from Greenville, S.C. Part of Noteworthy Sundays Concert Series. Free. Go to wcfl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming or call 301-739-3250.
Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
Sunday, April 7 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Students perform their spring concert. Directed by Trever Famulare, and student conductors Ryann Libor and Bryce Fisher. Free, no tickets or reservations required. Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Godspell, Sons of Serendip feature in this week's NXT Best! listings
