Christmas Music

Hancock will be all lit up this Saturday night. The 17th annual luminaria display in the three historic High Street cemeteries begins at sundown. The adjoining cemeteries are owned by St. Thomas' Episcopal, St. Peter's Catholic and Hancock Presbyterian churches. Turn off Main Street onto Church Street, then right on High Street to drive through the cemeteries. About 2,500 candles in bags will be placed by church volunteers and local Girl Scouts. Hancock's Boy Scouts Troop 15 will handle the cleanup the next day. After visiting the cemeteries, visitors can drive to Widmeyer Park to see candles lit in honor of veterans, placed by Hancock in Motion.

Seventh-day Adventist Church, U.S. 522, south of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., tonight at 7, the Community Choir of Berkeley Springs will be in concert. The Adventist School chime choir children will also perform. Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Road, Hagerstown, today at 5, there will be music of the season performed by the choir and the Appalachian Wind Quintet. This concert is in conjunction with the annual luminaria event presented by the Rest Haven Cemetery and Funeral Home which is located near the church.

Christmas at the Pry House Learn what Christmas was like during the time of the Civil War. Have your photo taken with Civil War Santa Claus Jim Tent. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pry House Field Hospital Museum, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg. $3 per person. Call 301-695-1864, ext. 14, email pryhouse@civilwarmed.org or go to www.civilwarmed.org . Holiday pottery sale and open house Allison Severance and Blair Meerfeld will host a holiday pottery sale and open house.

1. Good tidings of great joy Children and youth will present the story of the Nativity as traditional and contemporary Christmas music plays in the background. Live animals are included. Show is at 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15,  and Sunday, Dec. 16, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 10813 Donelson Drive, Williamsport. Call 301-223-8887. 2. Friday night and viper jazz Woody Pines will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va.

HAGERSTOWN - Christmas was celebrated in a small part of Hagerstown Sunday. On a balmy July evening, nearly 200 people tapped their feet to Christmas tunes performed by the Hagerstown Municipal Band. The performance was part of the group's summer concert series, which will continue through Aug. 19. Jessica Tiffany, 19, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., said she attended last week's show and liked the music so much that she returned Sunday. Craig Weaver of Hagerstown said he knows from past performances that the band will not play in the rain.

´ kristinw@herald-mail.com Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" is coming to The Maryland Theatre stage in a slightly not-so-classic way. Dickens' famous novella of selfless giving, redemption and the "holiday spirit" will be presented as a musical at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Members of Troupe America Inc., the traveling theater company that is staging the production, say the twist to Dickens' story is a hit with audiences....

Whippoorwill Dulcimer Duo Whippoorwill Dulcimer Duo, with Penny Hall and Mary Dailey, perform Celtic and Christmas music. Today, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Port City Java, Longmeadow Shopping Center, 1551 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown. Call 301-790-5040. 'The Nutcracker' Featuring dancers from Hagerstown Ballet and Antietam Ballet. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Antietam Ballet Theater, 104 S. Mechanic St., Sharpsburg. $15. To purchase tickets, call 301-582-2222 or 301-432-8993.

Residents can still visit Charlie Brown Christmas - Reindeer in the Rafters at Springfield Farm Barn on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. There is an array of lighted trees and decorations. Santa will be there each night along with the giant talking bear. There is an electric train setup and nightly entertainment. Admission is free. Donations will be appreciated. 2012 keepsake ornament available For the fourth year, internationally-known glass artist Yemi has created a keepsake collectible ornament depicting a Williamsport landmark.

Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, candlelight Christmas Eve service with communion at 11 p.m. Monday. Music by pianist Nick IntVeldt and soloist Deb IntVeldt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Smithsburg, candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Monday. A Christmas Eve barn service at 20905 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg at 11 p.m. Monday. Call 301-733-8387. Blair's Valley First Church of God, Clear Spring, Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Monday. The choir will present a cantata, Worship the King.