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More than 75 organizations, including branches of the military, colleges and trade schools, non-profits, businesses, and more, will set-up booths to share information about part-time, full-time and seasonal work as well as future education pathways and volunteer opportunities. Open to all KCHS students grades 9-12 and open to the community.
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
Join us to learn tips and tricks for staying organized when you're managing your own health or the health of a loved one. Questions are welcome and we'll cover topics that include: communicating with your health providers what preventative care and screenings should be done and when health journaling advance directives medication management use of… Continue Reading Organize Your Health – Presented by University of Maryland Shore Medical Center's Shore Community Outreach Team
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!
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 16th through April 20th. (6 weeks) This 6 week course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners. Students will expand and refine their skillset through technique instruction and weekly project assignments. This is… Continue Reading Beginner Plus! Wheel with Marilee Schumann
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from April 20th through June 8th. (8 weeks) Students will be introduced to basic wheel techniques and informational context while learning to create hand-made pottery. This is an extended version of the basic wheel throwing class with additional… Continue Reading Introduction to the Potters Wheel with Marilee Schumann
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The Communication and Media Studies Program invites you to this month's screening in the Washington College Film Series. In April, we'll be watching Just Eat It (2014). This documentary explores food rescue and the enormous consequences of systematic food waste. This month's event is co-sponsored by the Campus Garden and Composting Club. The Communication and… Continue Reading Washington College Film Series: Just Eat It
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
The Chester River Chorale presents "Time After Time", an eclectic choral program centered on the theme of Time. Selections will explore everything from the passing of the seasons to the broader seasons of life. Other pieces reference the clock face, the time of day, and even the proverbial ‘wheels of time’. Musical styles will include… Continue Reading Chester River Chorale Concert
***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
Pancake Breakfast at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sponsored by the Kappa Sigma service fraternity at Washington College for the benefit of Disabled Veterans Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM As usual, a donation of $5.00 – 100% of which goes to charity – gets you all-you-can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juices, and… Continue Reading Pancake Breakfast at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Our RECYCL'ART Month-Long Program in honor of Earth Day will educate the community about making art from recycled materials, promote local ecological awareness and green practices! The Lead Artist for this program is Kayti Didriksen, an artist that works primarily with recycled and found materials. Her expertise and knowledge will assist YOU in the conception… Continue Reading RECYCL'ART 2023: Earth Day Celebration (Hosted by the Chestertown Environmental Committee)
Join us for the 13th Annual Celebration of Our Planet.From 9 am to 1pm at Fountain Park there will be a Community Trash/Recycle Walk, display of electric vehicles – both car and bike, free paper shredding, free recycling of household batteries and fluorescent bulbs – both compact and shop sized. Exhibitors of solar energy and… Continue Reading 13th Annual Chestertown Earth Day Fetival
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1:30-5pm, Wed., 4-7pm, Sat., 12-3 Each year students across the Washington College campus from all majors are invited to submit their artwork for inclusion in this professional juried exhibition. This year's juror is Washington College alum and RiverArts Education Coordinator, Kris Kelley. Please join us in celebrating our vibrant culture of arts… Continue Reading 100 Proof Annual Juried Student Exhibition
The Chester River Chorale presents "Time After Time", an eclectic choral program centered on the theme of Time. Selections will explore everything from the passing of the seasons to the broader seasons of life. Other pieces reference the clock face, the time of day, and even the proverbial ‘wheels of time’. Musical styles will include… Continue Reading Chester River Chorale Concert
"Paint the Town" is very popular with plein air artists from all over the mid-Atlantic region because of the natural beauty of our area, with its many waterways, scenic farms, historic buildings and wonderful gardens This is a great opportunity for artists to get out of their studios and paint outdoors while enjoying Maryland's beautiful… Continue Reading Paint the Town: Wet Paint Show & Sale
Directed by Katie Peacock ‘19 A Set Design SCE from Rose Hull ‘23 "On the Verge" by Eric Overmyer follows the misadventures of three Victorian explorers through the vast reaches of time and space. Pro- feminist lighted comedy that explores the philosophy behind the movement of time.
Chestertown RiverArts Paint the Town: April 20-23 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: * PAINT THE TOWN DATES: April 20-23, 2022 * "WET PAINT SHOW & SALE": Saturday, April 22, 2022; 6:00-8:00 p.m. * "QUICK DRAW": Sunday, April 23, 2022 * PICK UP of ART: (extended exhibit): Sunday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m. or Monday, April 30, 10:00… Continue Reading Paint the Town: Quick Draw
Great wines begin in the vineyard and end in the winery. Participants will spend time in the vineyard with a guided presentation of techniques for premium grape growing on the Eastern Shore. Then they will be off to the winery to explore winemaking techniques and how they are used to express terroir. The presentation will… Continue Reading Seminar 3: Grape to Glass
The Department of Music Presents Washington College's Orchestra and Band (Directors Prof. McCollum and Dr. McCollum).
On Monday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m., award-winning author and historian Edward Ball will discuss his book in progress, a pathbreaking work on four Black families that survived enslavement and forced migration, at a public program in Litrenta Lecture Hall. Ball is the 2022-23 Patrick Henry History Fellow at Washington College’s Starr Center for the… Continue Reading "Sold Down the River:" A Public Conversation with Edward Ball, Starr Center Fellow
Stop by and celebrate National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023! This year's theme is There's More to the Story, so it's the perfect opportunity to discover the wide and growing assortment of resources KCPL provides for the community. Throughout National Library Week, visit KCPL locations to engage with drop-in activities, learn more about the variety… Continue Reading Celebrate National Library Week – There's More to the Story!
Celebrate the class of 2023 and hear WC seniors read from their original creative work. The Lit House will also announce the winners and honorable mentions of the annual Lit House Writing Awards.
Our RECYCL'ART Month-Long Program in honor of Earth Day will educate the community about making art from recycled materials, promote local ecological awareness and green practices! The Lead Artist for this program is Kayti Didriksen, an artist that works primarily with recycled and found materials. Her expertise and knowledge will assist YOU in the conception… Continue Reading RECYCL'ART 2023: 3D Workshop
Families are invited to Kent County Middle School later this month to connect with local organizations and learn about resources available to help them. The Family Support Resource Center will be hosting its third annual Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 26. Free and open to the public, the Community Resource Fair will be held… Continue Reading KCPS Family Support Resource Center hosts the 3rd Annual Community Resource Fair
Open Mic Night is back with Ford Schumann at the Garfield Center For the Arts at the Prince Theatre! Play music on your own or with a band, read some poetry, do a stand-up routine. The options are limitless. E-mail Ford Schumann at schumannford@gmail.com to sign up, or for more information! No entry fee, cash… Continue Reading Chestertown Open Mic
The Department of Music Presents Washington College's Chorus and Jazz Combo (Directors Ernest Green and Ken Schweitzer). Come out and support the Chorus and Jazz Combo as they perform a number of different selections.
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
The Opening Reception for CROSSROADS: Change in Rural Communities - a Smithsonian on Main traveling exhibition, sponsored by Stories of the Chesapeake. Exhibit will Run April 22, 2023 through May 31, 2023 at the Kent Cultural Alliance's new home - The Vincent and Leslie Prince Raimond Cultural Center
Dates: Thursday, April 27th, May 4, May 11 @ 6pm Location: This class will meet at the Arts Education Center 200B High Street in downtown Chestertown (next to the RiverArts Clay Studio & across from Evergrain Bakery). Cost: $125 per participant, $35 Materials Fee In this 3 week, introduction to watercolor, instructor Jim Mahla will… Continue Reading April 27, 2023: Beginning Watercolor Class
Come out & support our visual artists from all grade levels tonight!
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
The Department of Music presents The Musicians' Union Showcase. Please join the student club, The Musicians’ Union, for their Spring Showcase concert at 7:30 PM in Decker Theater. Students will present solo and ensemble performances they have been developing this semester during club meetings. We hope to see you there!
***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
Cost: $55 per participant, $10 Materials Fee In the manner of her own collage work, Sheryl will lead this textural colorful workshop using a variety of beautiful mulberry paper scraps. Participants will create their own designs layering torn and cut paper. Other materials such as threads and beads may be introduced. A fun way to… Continue Reading April 29, 2023: Mulberry Collage
Taco night will never be the same after this class! The powerful ancient process of Nixtamilization is the only way to unlock the maximum amount of nutrients from maize for our bodies. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to make 4 types of nixtamilized food products in your home kitchen: -Grits -Corn… Continue Reading The Magic of Maize
Collector’s Preview – Saturday, April 1, 10-5 April First Friday – Friday, April 7, 5-7pm Featuring Kathryn O’Grady, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Blake Conroy, Katherine Cox, Grace Mitchell, Kenneth Schiano, Catherine Kernan, Jonathan Mort, Deborah Weiss, Nicole Fall, Carol Rowan, Eve Stockton, Elizabeth MacDonald, Greg Mort, and Susan Goldman. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday –… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents re.new.all
Our RECYCL'ART Month-Long Program in honor of Earth Day will educate the community about making art from recycled materials, promote local ecological awareness and green practices! The Lead Artist for this program is Kayti Didriksen, an artist that works primarily with recycled and found materials. Her expertise and knowledge will assist our YOU in the… Continue Reading RECYCL'ART 2023: Recycling in our Community
Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1:30-5pm, Wed., 4-7pm, Sat., 12-3 Each year students across the Washington College campus from all majors are invited to submit their artwork for inclusion in this professional juried exhibition. This year's juror is Washington College alum and RiverArts Education Coordinator, Kris Kelley. Please join us in celebrating our vibrant culture of arts… Continue Reading 100 Proof Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Our RECYCL'ART Month-Long Program in honor of Earth Day will educate the community about making art from recycled materials, promote local ecological awareness and green practices! The Lead Artist for this program is Kayti Didriksen, an artist that works primarily with recycled and found materials. Her expertise and knowledge will assist our YOU in the… Continue Reading RECYCL'ART 2023: Last Call Workshop
Join us for a night of laughs with TV personality, award-winning sommelier and comedian Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach. Enjoy a tasting of wines paired with local foods and products. After the show stay for a farm to table dinner* and a booking signing of Laurie’s book “The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine”.… Continue Reading Punchlines & Wine
April 14 - 30, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays* @ 8pm Sundays @ 2pm *There will be no Saturday, April 22, instead there will be a special Thursday, April 20, performance. The only mystery to solve right now is which performance you will attend for the Garfield Center's mystery thriller Prescription: Murder. The Garfield Center for… Continue Reading The Garfield Center presents Prescription: Murder
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 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
The Department of Music Presents Washington College's Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band (Directors Eric Plewinski and Dr. John Leupold). We invite everyone to join us as the Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band (Steel Revolution) present a joint Fall concert on Monday, May 1st at 7:30 in Decker Theater. You will hear solo and ensemble works… Continue Reading Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band Concert
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
TITLE: Student Civic Engagement at Washington College: Where are we now, and where should we go? DESCRIPTION: The students of EDU/CMS 394: Qualitative and Descriptive Methods in the Social Sciences invite you to a presentation of their campus-wide research and conversation about its importance.
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways. Learn more about the current state of the Chester and Sassafras Rivers at this presentation, hosted by Chester Riverkeeper Annie… Continue Reading State of the Rivers: Chester & Sassafras
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.
The Communication and Media Studies Program invites you to this month's screening in the Washington College Film Series. In May, we'll be watching Hairspray (1988). This film, written and directed by Maryland's own John Waters and set in 1960s Baltimore, follows Tracy Turnblad as she earns fame on the stage of the Corny Collins Dance… Continue Reading Washington College Film Series: Hairspray
Celebrate our Kent County High School graduating seniors Kent County High Jazz Band Phat Daddy's BBQ Lockbriar Ice Cream Wagon Senior pictures displayed in shop windows throughout the month
***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
This class will introduce the fundamentals of mono-printing on clay to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of transferring their hand-drawn designs to the surface of clay slabs. Students will learn the step-by step process of layering underglazes and slip to create unlimited surface design possibilities. Students will create an 8”… Continue Reading May 6, 2023: One Day Techniques: Mono-printing Surface Decoration for Ceramics with Marlayn King
It's Free Comic Book Day at the library! Stop by and pick up a free comic book while supplies last. You can also create your very own comic book and decorate a superhero mask while you're here. We'll also have an amazing collection of graphic novels on display that you can check out with your… Continue Reading Free Comic Book Day Giveaway
May 2 & 4 at 6:30pm May 6 at 2pm At the Garfield Center for the Arts, playwrights, directors and actors who delight in the art of the 10-minute play are at it again! “Short Attention Span Theatre” (SAST) offers an evening of 10-minute plays, designed to hold your attention for ‘just. long. enough.’ Auditions… Continue Reading Open Auditions for Short Attention Span Theatre
The Oltre Ponte Piano Trio will offer selections spanning several centuries from Bach, Chopin, Elgar, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Vaughan Williams. The program will close with Dvorak’s Dumky trio, based on the Ukrainian dumka tradition that punctuates a lament of captive people with cheerful upbeat melodies. The group comprises locals Nevin Dawson (violin/viola), Wonhee Kim (cello)… Continue Reading Oltre Ponte Piano Trio Concert
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
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
Come help us to celebrate the release of Cherry Tree's 9th issue. Contributors from the current issue of the journal will read from their poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and literary shade.
LOCATION: Casa Carmen Wines, 312 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620 FEE: Must be 21 years of age with ID. $35 for Washington College students and RiverArts Members, $45 for all other registrants Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of pressed flowers and wine! Create a beautiful pressed flower "locket" display piece. All… Continue Reading May 10, 2023: Uncorked Creations at Casa Carmen
The Chestertown Environmental Committee (CEC) meets every month on the second Thursday from 7:30-9:00PM. Please email darran.tilghman@gmail.com to attend a Chestertown Environmental Committee zoom meeting. CLICK FOR TOWN AGENDAS & MINUTES
Our RECYCL'ART Month-Long Program in honor of Earth Day will educate the community about making art from recycled materials, promote local ecological awareness and green practices! The Lead Artist for this program is Kayti Didriksen, an artist that works primarily with recycled and found materials. Her expertise and knowledge will assist our YOU in the… Continue Reading Recycled Art Show Artist Talk
Ken Cowan, one of the nation's most admired and respected concert organist, is returning for his 26th. performance on the concert series. Ken is Associate Professor of Organ at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music in Houston,
***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
What better gift for Mother’s Day than a “Taking Care of Your Mother” weekend! Friday May 12: Arrive at 5:00 and enjoy wood fired pizza and the Sourdough Mother Class (see description on website). The class should wrap up around 8:00 Saturday May 13th: Arrive at 9:30 for breakfast at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen… Continue Reading Taking Care of your Mother Weekend!
If you're getting ready for a new baby, Ready to Hatch is for you! All expectant parents are welcome at this interactive early literacy program. Learn about your baby-to-be through songs and fun, brain-building activities. FREE books, calendars, and song sheet for attendees, along with a catered lunch and raffle prizes for expectant parents. Space… Continue Reading Ready To Hatch: Get Ready for Baby!
Cost: $25 per participant Adults and teens welcome! Jump into your dreams, psyche, and express yourself in a fun, intuitive way using one of the most popular and accessible (non-digital) art forms. Learn a little something about collage’s changing but alluring new place in the history of art. All material and tools will be provided… Continue Reading May 13, 2023: Memories, Hopes, and DREAMS as we celebrate World Collage Day!
Gather your family/friends to celebrate Mother's Day with a brunch cruise aboard the River Packet! Reservations are required ahead of the sail - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
Come learn how to make Dill Pickles and Sauerkraut from our local fermentation & pickling expert, Oksana! Participants will get to pick out a free jar of any of our products as well as take home a jar they put together themselves to continue fermenting! Enjoy free snacks and refreshments while getting a hands-on experience… Continue Reading Sauekraut & Dill Pickles Fermentation Workshop!
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
If you're getting ready for a new baby, Ready to Hatch is for you! All expectant parents are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about your baby-to-be fun, brain-building activities. Join us online for great prizes for expectant parents including a prenatal massage certificate, gift cards for local businesses and more,… Continue Reading Virtual Ready To Hatch: Get ready for baby!
Pottery classes taught by Paul Aspell at his studio at 203 Truslow Rd.
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
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!
Discover why chocolate and wine are a match made in heaven! Guests are invited to tantalize their taste buds with locally produced artisan chocolate from Bespoke Chocolate, paired with Crow Vineyards hand-crafted award-winning wines.Chocolatier Steve Lotharius, covers the basics of chocolate and then Judy Crow will explain each wine’s flavor profile. This bespoke evening invites… Continue Reading Brampton Chocolate & Wine
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.
Emmanuel is pleased to present a concert dedicating our new grand piano! The community is welcome and invited to attend this free concert. Hand-crafted in Estonia, this lovely piano will sing with piano solos by Stephanie LaMotte along with duets with Avis Wheatley on the organ. Musicians from within the church who will be performing… Continue Reading Emmanuel Church, Chester Parish – PIANO Dedication Concert
***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
Drop by our booth to learn all about the Tea Party Festival held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day weekend. Learn about our schedule of free events. Order your tickets for the Beer Festival. Purchase a t-shirt, tote, hat, and other swag. Sign up to volunteer. and get free costume rental and $10 food voucher:https://signup.com/go/nDFJmOL
Learn how to improve your garden soil and keep food scraps and yard waste out of the landfill in this FREE 2 hour workshop.
You will never look at your lawn the same way after taking this class!Chestertown’s lawns, parks and sidewalks are full of good things to eat, if you know how and where to look. You will spend a few hours walking with Dr. Bill as he takes you around the streets of Chestertown to find “hidden… Continue Reading Foraging Fun around Chestertown
Celebrate the history and diversity of Kent County’s museums on the Annual Museums of Kent Driving Tour. This year 8 museums will be open to the public. To start the Tour visit any Kent County museum, pick up a Brochure and Museums Pass, and visit as many museums as possible. Get your Pass stamped at… Continue Reading Museums of Kent Driving Tour
The All Seasons Garden Club is a non-Federated Club but its Biennial Show will be judged by Diana Bonner, Past President of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland and by Susie Middleton, Current President of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. The show will have five Design Classes (see poster for descriptions), each with four… Continue Reading ALL SEASONS GARDEN CLUB BIENNIAL FLOWER SHOW
May 20 - 21 | 10am - 3pm Excellent deals on books, movies, music, puzzles and more! Proceeds from the sale benefit Kent County Public Library. Cash and check only! Visit the Friends of Kent County Public Library's website for more information or to apply to become a Friend.
Celebrate the history and diversity of Kent County’s museums on the Annual Museums of Kent Driving Tour. This year 8 museums will be open to the public. To start the Tour visit any Kent County museum, pick up a Brochure and Museums Pass, and visit as many museums as possible. Get your Pass stamped at… Continue Reading Museums of Kent Driving Tour
Take a sensory trip through Crow wines and learn the art of smelling, swirling, and sipping. Learn tasting techniques to identify aromas and flavors. What is tannin versus acidity? Is there really butter in this wine? This seminar will enhance your wine enjoyment and break down what exactly is happening inside and outside of the… Continue Reading Seminar 4: the Art & Science of Tasting Wines
Join the students of Kent County High School National Arts Honors Society and Visual Arts Department for the unveiling of POPPIES FOR PEACE on the front lawn of 400 High Street, Chestertown This public art installation will remain up through Memorial Day 2023 to honor the fallen, lost to war.
It’s that time of year to enjoy a lovely waterfront setting and local wines produced onsite. Lands Point Winery will be opening for the summer season on Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27 of Memorial Day Weekend from noon to 7pm. Please visit our website for more information and to make a reservation: Landspointwinery.com.… Continue Reading Season Opening
Blood Draw is scheduled for each month thru December. Contact 302-384-0747 for additional information.
***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
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!
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
Stories of the Chesapeake, Maryland Humanities and the Kent Cultural Alliance present the Smithsonian's MUSEUM ON MAIN: Crossroads exhibition. April 22 - May 27, 2023 Wednesdays through Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm Visit www.kentculture.org for more info
Join the revolution! MAY 26 – 28 2023 Memorial Day Weekend Entertainment, education, food and fun for the whole family! For more schedule and info visit - https://www.chestertownteaparty.org/
Join the River Packet on Sunday afternoon of Tea Party Weekend for a river view cruise of the Raft Races! Light snacks will be provided; cash bar available. Click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Dixon Drive, follow the traditional route to the center of downtown and conclude in the 200-block of High Street.
Gather your family and friends on Memorial Day for a lunch cruise on the Chester River! Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to reserve your tickets!
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.
