Acclaimed biographer Neal Gabler discusses his new book "Catching the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Liberal Hour." About the book: Though he is often portrayed as a reckless hedonist who rode his father’s fortune and his brothers’ coattails to a Senate seat at the age of thirty, the Ted Kennedy in Catching the Wind is one the public seldom saw—a man both racked by and driven by insecurity, a man so doubtful of himself that he sinned in order to… Continue Reading Thursdays with the Starr Center – Author Neal Gabler

Learn strategies for living simply and intentionally from creative local collage artist Yolanda Acree. In addition to being an artist, Yolanda is the author of Mindful Simplicity: Practical Strategies for Finding Harmony in Your Home, Work, and Life, and founder of Black Minimalists. https://yolandavacree.com/ https://yolandavacree.com/book https://yolandavacree.com/diary/februllage-x-black-history-month https://fiberartscenter.com/new-virtual-presentations-knit-bits-and-local-highlights/ https://www.facebook.com/yolandavacree/ https://www.instagram.com/yolandavacree/

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Papermaking spread from China to the Islamic world by the 8th century. By the 11th century it had made its way throughout Europe. Each culture along that path developed its own unique style of papercutting using scissors, knives, hammers and more. Now considered a folk-art medium, papercutting is experiencing a renaissance with more people than ever cutting paper to reflect modern times. In this workshop you’ll learn the basic techniques of knife cutting, use them to cut your own cityscape… Continue Reading Mar 11 – Paper Cityscapes with Rosa Leff (via Zoom)

Acclaimed local poet Robert Earl Price will be reading & answering questions about two occasional poems of resistance from his book Blood Flow. These poems were sparked by local (Chester River) events. A Poem of Remembrance” - p.28 “Celebrating Juneteenth at Sumner Hall” - p.38 At this salon, Price is more interested in how the poems make the reader/listener feel than in extracting deep philosophical discussion. https://snakenationpress.org/robert-earl-price https://talbotspy.org/meredith-foundation-awards-poetry-honor-to-chestertowns-robert-earl-price/

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Louise Glück: America's Nobel Laureate: In 2020, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Louise Glück, a poet who published her first collection in 1968 when she was in her mid-twenties. In its citation, the Nobel Committee marked Glück's accessible language, her urgent voice, and her use of biting wit and humor. We'll talk about these characteristics--and perhaps more!--in looking at three poems by America's most recent Nobel Laureate. Link to citation (with brief overview of her work): https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2020/bio-bibliography/

Considered by many to be a "sacred magical art", the creation of a talisman with specific intentions written into the life-giving egg, the Pysanky is an ancient means to celebrate the cycles and events in nature and in life. Created using motifs rooted in nature and the cycles of life, designs are made with simple instruments (made of wood and copper) called kistkas, the humble materials of beeswax and candlelight, and intensely vibrant dyes. Create a beautiful egg in the… Continue Reading Mar 25 – Pysanky: Creating a New World Vision From Ancient Design with Coreen Weilminster (via Zoom)

Undaunted by social isolation, RiverArts Photography Club facilitator Steve Kane hosted the first meeting of a new online version of the club on Thursday, March 26, using the Zoom platform. The club normally meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the ArtsAlive Education Center from 7 to 9 pm, and provides a forum for discussion and critique. After a successful first virtual meeting, the group plans to change to weekly Thursday meetings via Zoom. This week, April 2 and for… Continue Reading Virtual Photo Club (Free!)

Writer & performing artist Traci Williams will talk about a libretto that she wrote for an opera that was performed at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Salon attendees will have a chance to read it ahead of time. Traci is a writer and performing artist. In 2019, she participated as a performing artist in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a world-class, contemporary performing arts festival that challenges convention and inspires new ways of thinking. In addition to being a performing artist, Traci… Continue Reading RiverArts Salon: Reading & Writing Diversity with Traci Williams

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Now in its 5th year, the KART Klassic Golf Tournament supports Kent Association of Riding Therapy, a non-profit dedicated to providing therapeutic riding to children and adults with special needs. Come join us for a fun afternoon of golf, in scramble format, followed by a post party at Back Creek Golf Club! Interested in participating as a player, sponsor, or volunteer? Please send an email to kentridingtherapy@gmail.com or go to our website: www.kentridingtherapy.org/klassicgolf for player and sponsorship forms. Player slots… Continue Reading 5th Annual KART Klassic Golf Tournament

Chestertown's Dickens-inspired holiday festival returns with more street performers, live music, food and drink, carriage rides, and more!