March / April 2013
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Named in honor of the quaint little side streets where jazz was first heard in the French Quarter, The Side Street Strutters bring their swingin’ jazz show to The Maryland Theatre on March 12.
MARCH 12
SIDE STREET STRUTTERS
The Maryland Theatre, downtown Hagerstown, 7:30 p. m.
As a swing ensemble, the Side Street Strutters presents a new musical experience, showcasing the vocal styling of Meloney Collins and 26 years of musicianship. Feel the soaring rhythms of“ Sing, Sing, Sing,” savor the lush melody of“ At Last,” and reminisce to“ Don’ t Get Around Much Anymore.” Presented by the Hagerstown Community Concert Association. Tickets cost $ 25, adults; $ 3, students. Seasonal memberships are available and cost $ 40, families; $ 30, adult; $ 10, student. Call 301-582-2734 or visit www. hagerstownliveonstage. com.
THROUGH APRIL 14
CUMBERLAND VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC SALON
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown City Park, museum hours
For 80 years the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has presented some of the region’ s finest photography in the annual Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon. The juried photographic competition features work by amateur and professional photographers from the Four-State region and beyond. The 66 photographs in this year’ s exhibition were selected from a group of 421 entries by Regina DeLuise, chair of photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Call 301-739-5727 or visit www. wcmfa. org.
Bruce Wilder’ s award-winning photo“ Highway 12 – Hatteras North Carolina” is among the striking images on display during the 80th annual Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon. photo: Kathryn Turner
APRIL 11 – 13
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, HAGERSTOWN
Downtown Hagerstown, various times
The second annual Maryland International Film Festival, Hagerstown will screen approximately 25 films from around the world in categories including feature, documentary, student, short and animation. Engage with independent filmmakers, screen exciting new movies, and join in the celebration of film! Festival venues will all be located in downtown Hagerstown, so be sure to explore City Center’ s restaurants and other attractions. Visit www. marylandiff. com.
Red-carpet moments are sure to be plentiful in City Center during the second annual Maryland International Film Festival, Hagerstown, held April 11 – 13.
22 March / April 2013 Hagerstown: The Best of Life in Washington County & Beyond