Chris Brewer - Washington County Arts Council

Chris Brewer - Washington County Arts Council

Listen as Jamie speaks with Chris Brewer of the Washington County Arts Council. Chris has served as gallery manager since 2012 and stepped into the role of executive director this January. The Arts Council has been part of downtown Hagerstown for 58 years, supporting local artists and arts organizations as both a gallery and a community connector. Hear how they foster collaboration across the local arts scene and learn about upcoming events, including the Spring Art Fair and an Hispanic Heritage Exhibition.

Taylor Wharton - Homewood Living Williamsport

Jamie sits down for a chat with Taylor Wharton, Director of Sales and Marketing for Homewood Living Williamsport. Homewood is an established life-plan community. Taylor goes over the levels of care for their residents and talks about their fun annual events and some of their community connections.

David Ryan & Melissa Mackely - BISFA

Jamie talks to Dave Ryan, Theater Director and Melissa Mackely, Lead Vocal Teacher at Barbara Ingram's School for the Arts. BISFA is a WCPS Magnet School students audition to attend. Coming up is their 15th annual musical, Hadestown, a teen edition of a current Broadway play. Hear about how these are whole school productions, preparing students for real-world experiences for a career in the arts.

Jan Colbert - Two Men and a Truck

Jamie Lawrence talks to Chamber Ambassador, Jan Colbert about Two Men & a Truck and Two Men & a Junk Truck. "Movers who care." They give you the white glove treatment. Hear about their program "Movers for Mom." They collect and deliver donations to CASA of Washington County, and Women in Need of Franklin County. Did you know they also have indoor storage? Listen to get all the details.

Cort Meinelschmidt - Meinelschmidt Distillery

Jamie talks to Cort Meinelschmidt, Veteran and co-owner of Meinelschmidt Distillery, Veva's Restaurant and the Dugout Sports Bar. Cort explains why the revitalization of Downtown Hagerstown is important to him. The two talk about the Cheeseburger Festival, Meinelschmidt's award winning bourbon and his trip to Tokyo. They discuss using local ingredients and supporting the new ballpark and local non-profits.