Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Children will create art inspired by winter. $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 - Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
Features Valley Art Association members' artwork. Free. Call 301-797-2867 or go to valleyartassoc.org.
Continues through Friday, March 31 - hours are Sunday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
John Stuart Memorial Library, second floor
Artwork by Wilson College and Hagerstown Community College arts faculty. Mixed-media/multi-genre show including assemblages, ceramics, installation, painting, poetry and sculpture. Email joshua.legg@wilson.edu.
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 29 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Brilliant lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts by renowned artists. PAN was an avant-garde periodical that sought to represent an overview of cutting-edge international graphic art. Works encompass the art nouveau movement, expressionism, post-impressionism and symbolism, and give a view of the artistic and intellectual life of this period. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to https://wcmfa.org.
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 28 - Self-guided tours available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; open with docents from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Contemporary works by Ludmila Pawlowska, an international artist with Ukrainian roots, and traditional Orthodox Icons from Vassilevsky Monastery in Russia. Call 717-762-9151 or email officemanager@elchome.org.
Continues through February - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Frederick Arts Council Art Center
5 E. Second St., Second Floor
Large-scale exhibition by artist Pamela Moulton makes use of textiles and found materials. For more information, call 301-662-4190, send an email to info@FrederickArtsCouncil.org or go to https://frederickartscouncil.org.
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 14 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Four movements that deepen our understanding of America's Black enslaved people's experience. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Meritus Medical Center, area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Features paintings by professional artist John Neal Mullican. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop. Proceeds benefit the Hospital Gift Shop. This is a collaboration between the Valley Art Association and Meritus Health.
Continues through Feb. 15 - Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Frederick Arts Council Art Center, first floor
Features the work of 13 artists and makers from the greater Frederick area. Artwork for sale. Includes plein air paintings, ceramic sculptures, digital art prints and painted skateboards. All proceeds go to the artist. Call 301-662-4190 or go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Open Sundays through December - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
A collection of historical objects of local and national significance. Go to https://www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 29 - Noon to 4 p.m.
Trains of Christmas. Three rail “O” scale layout features steam and diesel trains operating on four levels. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children ages 4 to 15 years and free for children ages 3 years and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to roundhouse.org. Closed when the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect for Washington County.
Order online at https://tinyurl.com/3u8c7m9s
The Hagerstown Lions Club online fruit sale is in full swing. Orders ship from Florida Indian River Groves directly to any address in the continental U.S. Orders are due by Sunday, Dec. 11, with guaranteed delivery by Dec. 25. Funds raised benefit the club's community service projects.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Hagerstown High School Gym
Hosted by the South Hagerstown High School Athletic Booster Club. Vendors include Scentsy, Paparazzi, Pink Zebra, indoor and outdoor decor, a shadow box vendor, Lularue, jewelry, baked goods and much more. Benefits athletic programs and facilities at South High. Vendor spaces available for $25, includes 10x10 table and one chair. Call 240-626-6545 or email shhathleticboosterclub@gmail.com.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - doors open at 10:30 a.m., meal served at 11 a.m., games start at 1 p.m.
Seven special prizes. $30 per person. Call 717-749-5733.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - doors open at noon, bingo starts at 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter. Prizes will be a combination of cash and game prizes. There will be 21 games, including three specials; King Tut, raffles and door prizes. Refreshments available for purchase. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Bring one pair of socks to be donated to a local ministry. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships and local service projects. Sponsors for games prizes or other event donations are welcome. Call 304-876-2277 or 304-270-6726, or email epacdstinfo@gmail.com.
Continues through Sunday, Dec. 18 - Hours are Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m.
Decorated trees, Santa's workshop with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa. Free. Call 301-573-0459 or go to springfieldbarnweddings@gmail.com.
Continues through Saturday, Dec. 31 - Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
Art/crafts made by Valley Art Association members. Free admission. Call 301-797-2867 or go to valleyartassoc.org.
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 1 - Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Creations of talented artisans and crafters from West Virginia and the surrounding region. Find unique gifts. Call 304-867-3073, email art@macicehouse.org or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30 - hours are Wednesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
Presented by the Berkeley Arts Council. Handcrafted artistic wares by more than 35 local artists. A mix of fine art and craft items for the home, including ceramics, glass, wood, photography, painting and mixed media, holiday cards and clocks. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 6 to 8 p.m.
The third annual Volvo holiday lights drive-thru. Drive through and see decorated construction equipment. For more information, call 717-532-9181.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Chambersburg, Pa. and Fayetteville, Pa. areas
Hosted by the Franklin County Historical Society. Guests will travel at their leisure to five different historic homes. $12. Tickets and the tour booklet are available at the Old Jail, 175 E. King St., Chambersburg or through the online gift shop at franklinhistorical.org. Proceeds benefit the historical society. Call 717-264-1667 or go to franklinhistorical.org.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 6 p.m.
A southern gospel Christmas concert. Everyone welcome. Call 304-274-2474 or go to www.marlowechurch.com.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from the Fresh Aire series. $85, $75 and $55. Call 717-477-7469 or go to luhrscenter.com/events/.
Continues through Sunday, Dec. 18 - 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday
Based on the children's book by Barbara Park, this play follows the feisty and irrepressible Junie B. Jones as she plays Secret Santa to her least favorite classmate, Tattletale May. General admission $17. Call 301-694-4744 or go to www.marylandensemble.org.
Sunday, Dec. 11- 2 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
The Maryland Regional Ballet and featured artists from the New York City Ballet and the Frederick School of Classical Ballet. Tickets are $35 for tier 1, $30 for tier 2 and $20 for tier 3. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org.
Sunday, Dec. 11, - 2:30 p.m.
The story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to see the error of his ways. Tickets are $17, $19 or $22. Call 304-263-6766, email act@apollocivictheatre.org or go to apollocivictheatre.org.
Continues through Sunday, Dec. 18 - Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. rear (Cramer Alley)
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. $59.50 for adults, $49.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Ticket price includes dinner and show. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 2:30 p.m.
Old Opera House Theater Company
With grace and humility, and a touch of magic, a lowly maid can rise from a life of drudgery and servitude to become a princess. Suitable for the entire family. $22 for adults; $15 for 17 and younger; $19 for those in the military, students, and seniors 65 and older. Call 304-725-4420, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or go to oldoperahouse.org.
Continues through Dec. 23 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Set two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Call 301-694-4744 or go to https://marylandensemble.org.
Continues through Jan. 20 - 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, or by appointment.
Shepherd University’s Phase 2 Gallery
Mixed-media artwork by Maryland-based artist Caitlin Gill examines the patriarchy, the male gaze and gender through portraits of birds. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/art/phaze-2-gallery.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays change every two months. Go to http://Berkeleywv250.com.
Continues through Friday, Dec. 16 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Features artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this fall, including two-dimensional design, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. Free. Call 240-500-2221 or email mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This Potomac Valley Audubon Society "outdoor school" nature program is for children ages 5 to 10 years. Children participate in a thematic nature lesson, a hike and nature exploration. Reading, writing, art and math are incorporated into the lessons. Registration is required; there is a fee. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education or call 681-252-1387.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Lead by Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Bill Telfair and Scot DeGraf. Participants can expect to see Chickadees, Nuthatches, titmice, brown creepers, wrens, sparrows, cardinals and woodpeckers. Wear sturdy walking shoes, bring along drinking water Walking poles are encouraged. Binoculars available. No birding skills necessary; everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Registration is required. Call 681-252-1387, send an email to Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/rolling-ridge-conservancy-bird-walk.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club members will wrap gifts. Free; donations welcomed. All proceeds go to local organizations. For more information, email ShepLionsClub@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 14 - 7 p.m.
An hour in quiet reflection, acknowledging and honoring those who have died. Music, selected readings and ritual honoring ancestors. Facilitated by Anne Baker. Freewill offering. Call 240-409-5940 or email unityhagerstown@live.com.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society. Guest speaker Scott Mingus, an historian and author of 28 books on the Civil War and Underground Railroad, will speak on the Cumberland Valley Railroad, a Confederate target during the Civil War. Free. Call 301-739-0357 or go to www.middleburgmasondixon.org.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - 6 p.m.
Online via Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Zoom link
Join Director Sarah J. Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco to discuss Joseph Holston's exhibition "Color in Freedom." Free. To register and receive a Zoom link, call 301-739-5727 or send an email to drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - 6 p.m.
Elvis tribute artist Jeff Krick Jr. presents Elvis' greatest hits and his version of Christmas songs. $59.50, includes dinner and show. Children younger than 5 will not be admitted. Call 301-739-7469 or go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.
Continues through April 15 - Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro presents an exhibit of art for the holidays and beyond. Free. Call 717-655-2500 or go to https://gallery50-aagw.square.site.
Tickets sold through Saturday, Dec. 17 - Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Buy tickets for a chance to win an original oil painting by local artist Marti Yeager. All proceeds benefit the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro's Music Makers' events and Gallery 50. The drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Tickets available at Gallery 50 front desk. One ticket for $5 or five tickets for $20. Call 717-655-2500.
Friday, Dec. 16 - pick up between noon to 2 p.m. or from 4 to 6 p.m.
Variety on each tray (no single flavor trays). $12 for 30 cookies. Call 717-749-5733.
Friday, Dec. 16 - 7 p.m.
Music by the Frederick Children's Chorus, holiday caroling and a candle lighting ceremony. Non-denominational; everyone welcome. Call 301-600-2841 or go to CelebrateFrederick.com.
Friday, Dec. 16 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Featuring Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffre (98 Degrees), Jamie Jones (All-4-One), Erik-Michael Estrada (O-Town) and Ryan Cabrera. 21 and older. All tickets include a meet and greet after the show. $50 to $105. Call 800-795-7001, send email hcctrcontactus@pngaming.com or go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com.
Friday, Dec. 16 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Pop, classic country and bluegrass music.
Friday, Dec. 16, through Sunday, Dec. 18 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Presented by Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company. Experience Charles Dickens' traditional holiday story and a message that never grows old. Tickets: standard $24; military, 65 and older, city employee and FAC member $20; and child and student $12. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org.
Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday, Dec. 17, and Monday, Dec. 19 - 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Presented by The Endangered Species Theatre Project. Hilarious, unpredictable and full of audience participation. A fully improvised version of "A Christmas Carol." Performances are pay-what-you-can; choose from $5 to $50 online or pay cash at the door. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org.
Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18 - 7 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday
Presented by the Old Opera House Arts Centre. $22 for adults, $15 for children younger than 18 and $19 for seniors, college students and military. The show is offered virtually on Saturday. Call 304-725-4420, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or go to oldoperahouse.org.
Saturday, Dec. 17 - 3 p.m.
Meet the author and hear a reading from his new book, the second in the Snakebit series. An historical, fictional tale of how the U.S. came to war. Free. Books available for purchase. Call 717-655-2500.
Saturday, Dec. 17 - 9 to 10 a.m.
Three-year anniversary celebration. Giveaways, cookies and Christmas breakfast special Boston crème pancakes made from scratch. To RSVP, call 301-745-3091.
Saturday, Dec. 17 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Soup, sandwich, chips, drink and dessert. Pictures with Santa in his sleigh from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Silent auction, raffle items (need not be present to win). $7 per person. Funds raised will assist purchasing a handicap enabled van for Charlie Crohare, 14, who has been diagnosed with lissencephaly. Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 15456 will match up to $2,000 of the net proceeds. Call 301-991-0541 or email lynnbbee@aol.com.
Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18 - 7 p.m. on Saturday, 3 p.m. on Sunday
Presented by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, with Conductor Elizabeth Schulze and special guests. A sing-along celebration of the season featuring traditional and popular music. Sunday performance also offered virtually. Tickets are $24 to $74. Call 301-797-4000, email info@marylandsymphony.org or go to marylandsymphony.org.
Sunday, Dec. 18 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Self-guided walking tour of eight churches. Part of Berkeley County's 250th Commemoration. Guides will provide historical information about the buildings. Music and refreshments will be offered. Participating churches may be visited in any order: Trinity United Methodist Church (220 W. Martin St.), St. John's Lutheran Church (101 W. Martin St.), Calvary United Methodist Church (220 W. Burke St.), Christ Reformed United Church of Christ (117 E. Burke St.), First Baptist Church (315 W. King St.), Trinity Episcopal Church (200 W. King St.), First Presbyterian Church (220 S. Queen St.) and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (225 S. Queen St.). Free.
Sunday, Dec. 18 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Bluegrass music. Bring instruments to play. Free.
Sunday, Dec. 18 - 6 p.m.
Taizé is a quiet, meditative prayer service with meditative singing, readings and silence. Everyone welcome. Call 301-733-2560.