NXT Best — Original films, a closeup of the night sky, and Celtic Woman!
Catch the last acts of the Maryland International Film Festival, learn about Ramadan, dance a jig with Celtic Woman — It's this week's NXT Best!
Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown
Sunday, March 24 - for event schedule, go to www.marylandiff.org
Downtown Hagerstown
Films. Short, documentary, animated, feature length, local, foreign and student films. The Grand Piano Ballroom, the ACT Black Box Theatre and the University System of Maryland Hagerstown Event Facility. $30. For tickets, go to www.marylandiff.org or email Info@MarylandIFF.org.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
Sunday, March 24 - 2 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
For families with children 2 and older. Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Monster trucks, excavators and garbage trucks. $35 to $65; photo experience $50 (additional ticket required). Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, March 24 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
The Brandenburgs are Coming Over
Sunday, March 24 - 3 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
208 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra will perform Bach's 3rd, 4th and 5th Brandenburg concertos. Soloists include Heather Austin-Stone, violin; Andrea Diggs, flute; Camilo Pérez-Mejía, cello; and Barbara Spicher, flute. Guest artist Mark Janello will perform on the harpsicord. $40. Go to www.friendswv.org, email info@friendswv.org or call 304-876-5765. If space is available, tickets available at the door.
Ramadan Open House
Sunday, March 24 - cultural bazaar, 5 to 6 p.m.; informal talk on Islam, 6 p.m.; sunset meal, 7:15 to 8 p.m.
The Islamic Center of Hagerstown (entrance adjacent to parking lot)
122 E. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Family friendly. Highlights Islam and its customs. International clothing, jewelry and other items for sale. Learn about the meaning and practices of the holy month of Ramadan. Free. Registration requested. Email helpdesk@myich.org or call 301-835-0442.
John McEuen & The Circle Band
Sunday, March 24 - 6:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Country/bluegrass. Founding member of the The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with fellow founder Les Thompson and other talented players. $30. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-mceuen-the-circle-band-tickets-779740022397 or call 301-800-9390.
Small Island Big Song
Monday, March 25 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg, Pa.
Theatrical narrative and concert. Artists from across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. $25 adults, $15 youths. Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Mass Shootings: No End, No Wonder
Tuesday, March 26 - 6:30 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center Auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Presented by David Cariens, author and retired Central Intelligence Agency officer who has been analyzing mass shootings for more than 20 years. Part of Shepherd University’s President’s Lecture Series. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/president/presidents-lecture-series, email lpowers@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5135.
Celtic Woman
Tuesday, March 26 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Traditional and contemporary Irish music. 20th anniversary tour. $52 to $85. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/celtic-woman or call 301-790-2000.
Around the World with Geography
Tuesday, March 26 - 7:30 p.m.
General Studies Auditorium (and via Zoom)
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Presented by Hunter Mitchell, who will share highlights of his academic and professional journey including study abroad research programs mostly in Africa and Asia). Part of The Penn State Mont Alto Spring 2024 Evening Talk Series. Free. To register, go to tinyurl.com/2p8wb5ck, email kah259@psu.edu or call 717-749-6246.
Solo Bass Recital
Tuesday, March 26 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Presented by faculty member Robin Rhodes. Part of the Shepherd University Salon Series sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
Star Party
Tuesday, March 26 - 8:45 to 10 p.m.
In field adjacent to General Studies Building parking lot
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Telescope viewing and green laser pointer sky tours. Weather permitting. Free. Email kah259@psu.edu or call 717-749-6246.
Karen Spears Zacharias
Thursday, March 28 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center Auditorium
Shepherd University
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Zacharias will discuss her book, “No Perfect Mothers,” which tells the story of Carrie Buck, whose rights were argued in the 1927 U.S. Supreme Court case Buck vs. Bell. Hosted by Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities. Free. Call 304-876-5207 or email SShurbut@shepherd.edu.
The Steel Wheels
Thursday, March 28 - 7:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Americana, folk-rock. $30. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
The Willys Trio
Friday, March 29 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Acoustic rock, punk, alternative, country and folk rock. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
New York's Finest: A Tribute to Sting & The Police
Friday, March 29 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
$20. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Shalisha
Saturday, March 30 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Pop. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Cris Jacobs & the Larry Keel Explosion
Saturday, March 30 - doors open 6:30 p.m., show 8 to 11 p.m.
Vanish Hall
7704 Old National Pike
Boonsboro
For ages 18 and older. Country, Americana, blues and bluegrass. Grand opening of Vanish Hall. Ample parking onsite. $25 to $50. Go to vanishhall.com/box-office, email info@vanishhall.com or call 301-799-1204.
Deadgrass
Saturday, March 30 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Celebrates the music of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead. $25. Go to iveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: NXT Best! Special events for the week of March 24
