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MassoniArt presents Marcy Dunn Ramsey | Inside/Outside

MassoniArt 203 High Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

May 19 – June 18, 2023 Collector’s Preview – May 16-17 or by appointment. Opening Reception – Friday, May 19th, 5:30-7:30 pm Artist Talk – Saturday, May 20th, 12 noon June First Friday Reception – June 2nd, 5-7 pm I look for compositions in the natural world that strike a chord of recognition in me.… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Marcy Dunn Ramsey | Inside/Outside

Event Series Community Flock Walk

Community Flock Walk

Rails and Trails - Stepne Station Parking Lot - 400 S Cross St

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for a free community walk down Rails and Trails. Meet us at Stepne Station parking lot (directly across from Wilmer Park). All are welcome to attend. The walk will be canceled if there is inclement weather.

KCMS theater students present “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”

Kent County Middle School 402 E. Campus Avenue, Chestertown, United States

Theater students at Kent County Middle School are taking the stage to present “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Performances are set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the middle school. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Members of the Class of 2023 can enjoy the… Continue Reading KCMS theater students present “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”

RiverArts Photography Club

RiverArts Education Center - 200 High St , United States

1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.

29th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Chester River Yacht & County Club - Chester River Yacht & Country Club

Proceeds will help construct a pad for a vital, mobile MRI unit. More info to come!

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Recycle bottlecaps, batteries, toothbrushes, and more!

Booth located at corner of High and Cross streets at the Farmer's Market

The Chestertown Environmental Committee booth is collecting the following items for recycling during the Farmer's Market: • Plastic bottle caps • Alkaline batteries A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt • CFL lightbulbs • Razors and blades • Deodorant containers • Toothpaste tubes • Plastic floss containers • Plastic toothbrushes • Britta filters * Make up-lipstick,… Continue Reading Recycle bottlecaps, batteries, toothbrushes, and more!

MARYLAND MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Wilmer Park - 413 S. Cross Street , United States

Classic Boats and Cars on display in the Park and more boats in the Yacht Basin Food and soft drinks available for purchase on site Spectators are welcome at no charge.

Fun with Fermentation Cooking Class

Eastern Shore Food Lab | 2nd Floor | 236 Cannon Street

Lacto-fermentation is one of the most important food processing technologies our ancestors ever created! Sourcing high-quality ingredients and essential fermentation equipment for your kitchen, The basics of lacto-fermented vegetables, Recipe development and execution, Prepping vegetables, scaling ingredients, initiating and controlling fermentation, Fermenting whole vegetables (such as carrots which are perfect for school lunches), and cut… Continue Reading Fun with Fermentation Cooking Class

Event Series Mayor and Council Meeting

Mayor and Council Meeting

Chestertown Town Hall 118 N Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Town meetings are in Town Hall and are open to the public.  Meetings will still be available to watch in real time at https://townhallstreams.com/towns/chestertown_md.  We are working to improve our equipment to incorporate remote participation and hope that this will be a viable option in the near future. Mayor & Council Meetings: 1st & 3rd… Continue Reading Mayor and Council Meeting

Live Playwrights’ Society

Garfield Center for the Arts 210 High Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Live Playwrights’ Society for Play Writers, Readers, Observers & Critics aims to foster a community of playwrights, actors and critics. This group meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm and is open to all ages. For more information visit http://liveplaywrightssociety.org/  Until further notice, you need to be vaccinated and wear a mask to… Continue Reading Live Playwrights’ Society

Event Series HomePorts Monthly Luncheon

HomePorts Monthly Luncheon

TBD , United States

1st Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Come join fellow HomePorts members and volunteers for a dutch-treat luncheon at a local Kent County, MD eatery. Please call or email Jeanette Jeffrey so that we may let the restaurant know how many will be attending: 443.480.0940 | jeanette@homeports.org

Historic District Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES  

June 8-9: Flower Mosaics For Beginners

RiverArts Education Center - 200B High St.

Get ready to dive into an exciting world of mosaic making while creating a beautiful flower! In this class students will explore mosaic making techniques including image selection, stylization, safe and precise stained glass cutting and nipping techniques, creating shading and tone, what adhesives and substrates are suitable for mosaic making, how to choose an… Continue Reading June 8-9: Flower Mosaics For Beginners

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Saturday in the Park

Chestertown, Wilmer Park

The Chestertown Recreation Commission is excited to announce our second annual FREE community “Saturday in the Park” event, sponsored by the Kent County Health Department! This upcoming event will be at Wilmer Park on Saturday, June 10th from 11:00 am until sunset. There will be a variety of activities for families and people of all… Continue Reading Saturday in the Park

June 10: Apparitions & Translations: A Visual Poetry Workshop

Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High St. suite 106

Join us as we explore this fascinating intersection between text and visual art! In this workshop, instructor Lindsay Lusby will guide you through some of the techniques that innovative contemporary poets like Matthea Harvey and Sarah J. Sloat use to experiment and construct their captivating visual poems. We’ll talk about where the hybrid form of… Continue Reading June 10: Apparitions & Translations: A Visual Poetry Workshop

Sauekraut & Dill Pickles Fermentation Workshop!

Come learn how to make sauerkraut & dill pickles using our old traditional family recipes brought over from Russia! Oksana's been making these delicacies her entire life and we love sharing our knowledge and expertise with folks so they can do the same!

Event Series Public Arts Committee

Public Arts Committee

Chestertown, MD, United States

The PAC meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month.  While COVID-19 precautions require meetings by video conference.  To attend a meeting, contact the A&E District Manager (chestertownae@gmail.com) at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to receive log-in information. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

June 13 Beginner Wheel with Chris Neiman

Clay Studio - 204 High St. , United States

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, running from June 13th through July 19th. (6 weeks) This course introduces basic pottery wheel techniques to beginning students with a focus on throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Students will be shown the step-by-step process of wedging, centering, throwing,… Continue Reading June 13 Beginner Wheel with Chris Neiman

June 14 Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman

Clay Studio - 204 High St. , United States

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from June 14th through July 20th. (6 weeks) It is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners, but can easily accommodate new students who like a challenge! Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills… Continue Reading June 14 Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman

Girls' Night Out Cruise on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Grab your friends/sisters for a fun evening with food and drinks on the River Packet. Reservations are required ahead of the cruise. Click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!

Cars on High

300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street - 300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street

Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.

MassoniArt presents Marc Castelli working portraits / watermen.2

MassoniArt - Cross Street Gallery 113 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

June 16 - July 8 Saturday, June 17, Open House 10am – 5pm Marc Castelli Artist Talk – 12 noon Encompassing only three weeks, this special exhibition features the second in a series of Castelli's portraits of watermen. These are not generic images or archetypes but portrayals of real people Castelli feels privileged to know.… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Marc Castelli working portraits / watermen.2

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Father's Day Cruise on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Gather your family/friends for a Father's Day brunch cruise aboard the River Packet! Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets.

Event Series Mayor and Council Meeting

Mayor and Council Meeting

Chestertown Town Hall 118 N Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Town meetings are in Town Hall and are open to the public.  Meetings will still be available to watch in real time at https://townhallstreams.com/towns/chestertown_md.  We are working to improve our equipment to incorporate remote participation and hope that this will be a viable option in the near future. Mayor & Council Meetings: 1st & 3rd… Continue Reading Mayor and Council Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

Nose-to-Tail 2-Day Butchering Class

Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor) - 236 Cannon Street

Two days of animal heaven! Might be the perfect Father’s Day Gift?? Friday: Enjoy sourdough pizza and discuss all aspects of home butchering and then break down a pig into its primal cuts. Saturday: Begin with breakfast at the MSAK then turn the primals into: - ham, - bacon, - fresh sausage, and - pork… Continue Reading Nose-to-Tail 2-Day Butchering Class

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

June 24: Making art with books: butterflies

Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High St. suite 106

Join Cori Lynn Arnold, librarian, crafter, artist and joyful experimentalist making art from books destined to be discarded.

Solstice Celebration

Wilmer Park - 413 South Cross Street

For nearly a decade, ShoreRivers has hosted a Summer Solstice Celebration under a big tent on the banks of the Chester River. Celebrate again with us this year at our signature summer event! Enjoy live music and dancing along the Chester River, refreshing cocktails, delicious food, good company, and an exceptional live auction.

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Carnival on High

Foot of High Street - - 100 High Street

The second annual Carnival on High will be held Saturday, July 1 from 5-8pm at the Foot of High Street. This year will include more face painters, more games, and a bubble performer. Bring the whole neighborhood and enjoy a summer favorite! This event is free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit Main… Continue Reading Carnival on High

Local Fireworks

Chestertown, MD, United States

From our friends at Tidewater Trader!

Fourth of July Fireworks on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Chestertown's Fourth of July Fireworks are back! Join the River Packet for an evening sail and river view of the show. Tickets are limited; reservations are required - click the link for more information and to secure your tickets!

Historic District Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES  

RiverArts Photography Club

RiverArts Education Center - 200 High St , United States

1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Mozzarella Cheesemaking Class

236 Cannon Street - Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor of Modern Stone Age Kitchen)

Who wants to make Mozz?Join us at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen at 10:00am and then we'll walk down to the Chestertown Farmer's Market and pick up fresh milk from Nice Farms and have a chance to chat with Farmer Bob about what makes their milk so good. We'll bring back a few gallons of… Continue Reading Mozzarella Cheesemaking Class

Event Series A&E District Committee

A&E District Committee

Chestertown, MD, United States

The A&E District committee meets every other month via Zoom on the First Wednesday of the month.  While COVID-19 precautions require meetings by video conference.  To attend a meeting, contact the A&E District Manager (chestertownae@gmail.com) at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to receive log-in information. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Sourdough Bread Making Class

Modern Stone Age Kitchen - 236 Cannon Street

Join Dr. Bill Schindler for a start to finish approach to baking hand-built, real, traditional long-fermented sourdough bread. Long, slow fermentation that utilizes wild bacteria and yeasts transforms difficult, and dangerous to digest grains into nutrient dense, bioavailable, delicious bread. Dr. Bill will discuss harnessing hyper-local bacteria and yeast to start your mother culture all… Continue Reading Sourdough Bread Making Class

View the Log Canoe Races aboard the River Packet!

Chester River Packet Co. - Quaker Neck Landing , United States

Don't miss out on this beautiful sailing competition! The River Packet is heading out to watch the Log Canoe Races! Boarding and departure from Quaker Neck Landing. Cruise will return after the races (minimum 2.5-hour Luncheon Cruise) Reservations are required ahead of the cruise. Click the link for more information and to secure your tickets!

Planning Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

Girls' Night Out on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!

Cars on High

300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street

Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Historic District Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES  

RiverArts Photography Club

RiverArts Education Center - 200 High St , United States

1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Planning Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

Girls' Night Out on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!

Cars on High

300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street

Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.

Lunchbox Weekend

Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor) - 236 Cannon Street - Eastern Shore Food Lab

If you want to make a meaningful impact in your kids’ diet and health, think about what they eatEvery. Single. Day. and… that means you need to focus on your kid’s school lunches. This unique 2.5-day immersive program focuses on teaching you, step-by-step, how to create everything you need to pack an entire lunch box… Continue Reading Lunchbox Weekend

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Eat Like a Human 4-day Intensive

Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor) - 236 Cannon Street - Eastern Shore Food Lab

This 4-day, 8-class intensive workshop will teach you everything you need to know to nourish your family with the most nutrient dense and bioavailable foods from sourdough bread and fermented vegetables to pate and traditional cheese made by you in your own home kitchen!

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Historic District Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

9/1/2022 - Meetings will be at 4pm instead of 5pm Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES  

RiverArts Photography Club

RiverArts Education Center - 200 High St , United States

1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. 7 pm. Via Zoom. Contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com to participate. Participation in the club is free and all are welcome, from advanced photographers to beginners coming for the first time.

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Chestertown Farmers Market

Fountain Park , United States

***Farmers Market Announcement*** Happy New Year! As the market returns, the layout is a bit different from what people may be used to during January, February and March. We will be on the 200 Block of High Street for the next 3 months and not the 300 block as has been routine for the past… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market

Chestertown A&E Fall Art Walk

Chestertown A&E District - Downtown Chestertown

Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District’s ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, restaurants and around town. Live music will also be happening throughout town.For information email hester@kentculture.org or call the Kent Cultural Alliance at 410-778-3700

Planning Commission Meeting

Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United States

Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES

Girls' Night Out on the River Packet

River Packet - High Street Town Dock , United States

Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!

Cars on High

300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street

Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the public.

The Garfield Center presents The Addams Family

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre MD

Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Sept 22 - Oct 8, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm Sundays @ 2pm https://www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevent/addams-family/all/ More info coming soon!