Create a community art show with the Kent Cultural Alliance and Kent County Public Library! Join one of 6 art creation sessions to create a unique piece of artwork that will become a part of the All Together Now Community Art Show. An art educator will be on hand for each session to help you… Continue Reading All Together Now: Create a Community Art Show
Create a community art show with the Kent Cultural Alliance and Kent County Public Library! Join one of 6 art creation sessions to create a unique piece of artwork that will become a part of the All Together Now Community Art Show. An art educator will be on hand for each session to help you… Continue Reading All Together Now: Create a Community Art Show
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!
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.
During three of its Playmakers camp days next week, the Garfield Center will host special performances by Maryland arts educators/performers for the Playmakers camp kids to enjoy. The events are also open to the public for a small $5.00 admission fee. All proceeds from ticket sales goes back into the Garfield Center’s youth education programs,… Continue Reading Hedgelawn Foundation Summer Series at the Garfield Center
***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
July 19-22, 2023 The Kent County Fair is a county fair featuring great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit - https://www.kentcountyfair.org/2023-fair-guide--events-schedule.html
All week, in all corners of Kent County, people of all ages have been creating amazing artwork! Join us to celebrate and enjoy what everyone has contributed to the All Together Now: Community Art Show. After the reception, all artwork from the show will be on display at KCPL's three library locations through the end… Continue Reading All Together Now: Community Art Show Opening Reception
Craft your very own plush friends to take home, give to your friends, or donate! Choose from several different designs suited for any level of sewing experience. Ages 13-17 Registration encouraged (it helps us make sure we have enough supplies), but walk-ins welcome.
OPEN MIC at THE GARFIELD! The last Wednesday of each month. PARTICIPANTS and SPECTATORS wanted!! Contact Ford Schumann at Fordo1@aol.com to participate. Refreshments available for purchase Come get involved with the fun and the music!
Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 27 and runs through Saturday, July 29, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. This mid-summer tradition is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association, (DCA). Great deals can be found on everything from men’s and women’s fashions, children’s clothing and… Continue Reading Crazy Days
Magician Mike Rose presents impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around friendship and kindness. All ages welcome!
Enjoy a tasty ice cream creation while swapping recipes! Bring a favorite recipe and a favorite friend to KCPL’s Adults-Only Ice Cream Snack Bar & Recipe Swap for snacks and social time. While you’re here, check out cookbooks from KCPL’s collection, exchange recipes, and make new friends. Adults Registration required.
Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 27 and runs through Saturday, July 29, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. This mid-summer tradition is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association, (DCA). Great deals can be found on everything from men’s and women’s fashions, children’s clothing and… Continue Reading Crazy Days
***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
Visit us every Saturday at our downtown location --or out in the Community when we are "On the Go!"--for free fun and hands-on learning for ages two to twelve with an accompanying adult. (Toddlers under two need to wait untill they're old enough, please!) Drop in for a quick quarter of an hour or stay… Continue Reading KidSPOT Saturdays
Please join us for a day of 3-d archery, good food and music! The archery event is open to adults and kids. There will be lunch on-site. Dinner and music will start at 5pm.
Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 27 and runs through Saturday, July 29, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. This mid-summer tradition is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association, (DCA). Great deals can be found on everything from men’s and women’s fashions, children’s clothing and… Continue Reading Crazy Days
Join us for an elegant afternoon of fine food and drink musical delight and wonderful conversation! Our pastry chef’s creations of decadent sweet and mouth-watering savory bites* are paired with a selection of fine Harney & Sons Teas. We’ll top off your culinary delights with a glass of champagne. Enjoy the delightful sounds of local… Continue Reading Afternoon Tea at Brampton Inn
Come lunch with us at TwoTen on Monday, July 31! Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice Butter Chicken Hand Pies Samosas! Mango Lassi Sweet Treats and more!
Choose from a wide variety of supplies to craft an itsy-bitsy piece of art for the Teen-y Tiny Art Show! You can paint a tiny canvas, make a miniature sculpture, sketch a little landscape, and more. The list of possibilities is larger than the art itself! All supplies will be provided. Artwork created at this… Continue Reading Teen-y Tiny Art Show
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, running from August 1st through September 5th. (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 August 1 Beginner Wheel with Chris Neiman
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
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from August 2nd through September 6th. (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 August 2 Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman
With a little paint, a lot of imagination, and a sense of fun, you can turn a rock into a creative creature! Once your creation is completed, it's up to you to find a home for it somewhere in your community. Tips and best practices for safely releasing your creations into the wild will be… Continue Reading Rock Painting: Our Community Rocks!
Cats, dogs, gerbils, rabbits – no matter what fluffy creatures you love best, join us to celebrate them! At this hands-on program, you'll be able to make a toy for your own fluffy friend and create a tie-border blanket to donate to a fluffy friend at the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County. Spend time… Continue Reading All the Feels for Fluffy Friends
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.
***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
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on August 5 and 6Location: 200B High Street Instructor: Fred Dylla Material Fee: $35 The art of the white-line woodcut produces full-color prints from a single carved woodblock. Participants will learn how to transfer a drawing to a woodblock, carve the key outlines, paint the block and finally transfer the image… Continue Reading August 5-6: White-Line Woodcut Print Workshop
Friday, August 4 @ 7PM; Saturday, August 5 @ 7PM; or Sunday, August 6 @ 2PM. Tickets are FREE/$5 donation appreciated!
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
Fight against the forces of La Dame Fatale and her fast fashion empire as you channel the power of Commander Earth to save the day! This fast-paced tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) session is an adventure that blends fashion, environmental justice, and teamwork. Enjoy being a part of creating a story together while also learning… Continue Reading Adventure with Commander Earth: An Environmental TTRPG
Join Kent County Extension's 4-H educator Beth Hill and her students for tips on being kind to and building relationships with animals! Meet small animals being cared for by 4-H students and learn how to be a good ally to your animal friends. Ages 5+
Embark on a delicious adventure with Shane Brill, Master Gardener and the Interim Director of Sustainability and Regenerative Living at Washington College! Discover amazing edible plants that grow wild right around the library and learn how to create a mouth-watering pesto that celebrates the natural bounty of our region. Learn details about edible plants and… Continue Reading Foraging for Flavor: Exploring Edible Plants in our Area
Join Brampton Inn for an open-fire cauldron dinner. Chef Kurt Peter from Chesapeake Chef Service is firing up the flame to create an imaginative, robust menu to celebrate the diverse seasonal abundance from local sources. Set on the scenic alfresco Renaissance Garden terrace with live music:• Begin your visit with appetizers & craft cocktails garnished… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Feasting Over Fire Dinner Series
Experience a 2-hour cruise along the Chester River Brampton Inn-style aboard the classic Chester River Packet! • Enjoy a complimentary cocktail to kick-off the adventure • Feast on a gourmet charcuterie bounty from our wonderful local purveyors and farms • Take in the beautiful sounds from our very own concert pianist, Michael Casey • You… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Chester River Cruise Adventure Series
***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
July 1 - August 15 In Cross and High Street Galleries Featuring work by: Nicole Fall, Blake Conroy, Zemma Mastin White, Deborah Colter, Kathryn O’Grady, Catherine Kernan, Claire McArdle, Rosemary Cooley, Susan Goldman, Shelley Robzen, Susan Tessem, Greg Mort, Jon Mort, Elizabeth Casqueiro, Leigh Wen, Keiko Hara – Courtesy of Lily Press, Carol Rowan, Rick… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Summer Exhibitions
Instructor: Zach Schmitt Come and carve a design and make a small batch of relief prints while we have a conversation about different types and styles of printmaking. Our conversations will be more hands on than usual as we will be interacting directly with different materials used to create a relief print. We will talk… Continue Reading Aug 12: Printmaking for Beginners: Materiality, Tools and Techniques
Bring your creativity to the teens-only end of summer reading ice cream party! Choose your ice cream and toppings to construct a fantastic cone or cup of deliciousness. Enjoy your tasty creation, along with other refreshments, while hanging out with friends and using your sense of style to decorate a bookend for KCPL to use… Continue Reading Ice Cream Party! Teen Summer Reading Finale
Instructors: Kris Kelley and Anya McCaig Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of crafting and wine! Create this adorable bird piece from rocks and wine corks. Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine and vermouth as you create your masterpiece in their bright and beautiful event space. All supplies will be provided.
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!
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.
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
KCA presents the Premiere of Andover Media Documentary created during the 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship partnership with Chesapeake Heartland. This Friday Aug 18 event, at 5 pm, will be a Kick off Event for LEGACY DAY 2023. Doors open at 5 pm, Film at 5:30 pm plus encore exhibit of the works created by the five… Continue Reading Documentary Premiere – Looking Inward – Kent County African American History
Complete your summer reading challenge by logging at least 48 hours of reading and you'll be eligible for a ticket to this evening of friendly competition! The more minutes you read, the more BINGO cards you'll get at the door for this special one-night-only summer reading spectacular. Registration required. Adults ages 18+
***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
We've made it to the end of our summer reading adventure and we're celebrating with hands-on science, free giveaways, and more. Hang out with friends, tell us what you loved about summer reading, and visit the Liquid Nitrogen Station to discover what it feels like to breathe like a dragon! There will be snacks, including… Continue Reading Chestertown – All Together Now Summer Reading Finale 2023 – Featuring the Talewise Liquid Nitrogen Station
The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Legacy Day will take place in Chestertown on August 18 -20, 2023. We will honor African American contributions to our community as we return downtown with a genealogy workshop, a parade, receptions, food and craft vendors, Gospel concert, and dancing in the street. Legacy Day celebrates the rich cultural heritage… Continue Reading 2023 Legacy Day Weekend – Aug 18-20
By appointment only. Please call 410-690-8128 by August 7 to schedule an appointment.
In collaboration with Open Doors Partners in Education, Minary's Dream Alliance will be hosting a Movie, Dinner, and Dialogue focused on the award winning film The Right to Read (produced by LeVar Burton) Film Trailer You can read more about the film here: https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/. A representative from the Public Justice Center will also be attending… Continue Reading Movie, Dinner, and Dialogue
***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
Getting a little rusty in your conversational Spanish? Then join us for a 1-hour of coffee and conversation in Spanish. Only $15 per session. Reservation required.
Instructor: Marti HawkinsTime: 10am-3pm A brief intro to this ancient art form including demo and hands on. Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). To learn more about Marti, please visit: https://www.chestertownriverarts.com/instructors
Instructor: Sharon Breil In this class you will learn basic flower pressing techniques, theories, and helpful hints to turn your flowers and other loved botanicals into lasting and beautiful memorabilia. As a fun bonus project we will be making a small pressed flower home décor creation using already pressed flowers.
Come lunch with us at TwoTen on Monday, August 28 from 11-2! We journey to the Orient with a custom-made menu just for you! Orange Chicken Veggie Jiaozi (potstickers) Hot & Sour Soup (gluten-free!) Vegan Orange Cake Almond Cookies (gluten-free!) Fortune Cookies Jasmine Green Tea
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
Join us on High Street in downtown Chestertown from 5-7pm to meet the 24 Partner Agencies that the UWKC supports this year, firsthand. Gain insights into the diverse range of programs that will benefit from this year’s contributions. A new Partner is Minary’s Dream Alliance Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise) program for 12–17-year old's… Continue Reading United Way of Kent County Campaign Kick Off
You are invited to a Bollywood Bash, First Friday Sept 1st from 5-8pm. Sample traditional Indian cuisine, sweets, and mocktails! Come hungry, and come ready to dance! Classic Indian outfits encouraged... break out your sarees and kurtas! Henna tattoos, bindis, photo booth, and so much more!
Downtown Chestertown welcomes all new and returning Washington College students with an Ice Cream Social in Fountain Park, 5 to 7 pm, The 300 block of High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Chestertown Mayor David Foster and Washington College President Dr. Michael Sosulski will welcome students at 5:30 in Fountain Park. The DCA… Continue Reading Welcome WAC Ice Cream Social
***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 month, our giveaway is Back-to-School Goodies on the Go. Snag a pencil case, pens, sticky notes and more at this back to school giveaway! Care packs are available during normal hours of operation. No registration, first-come, first-served, while supplies last! This month's giveaway will be held at all three locations: North County Branch Friday,… Continue Reading KCPL Cares Giveaway – Back-to-School Goodies on the Go
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
Brampton Inn invites you to catch the sunset on a 2-hour cruise aboard the Chester River Packet. This immersive experience allows guests to mingle and unwind with a refreshing cocktail while enjoying an artisanal charcuterie board featuring premium cured meats, assorted cheeses and a variety of seasonal accompaniments. View the beautiful Chester River waterfront and… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Ship-To-Shore Experience with Chester River Packet Co.
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
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
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from September 7th through October 12th. (6 weeks) This course introduces the fundamentals of handbuilding to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of handbuilding through pinching, coiling and slab building clay, and glaze their… Continue Reading September 7 Ceramic Handbuilding with Marcey Sherman
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from September 7th through October 26th. (8 weeks) Students will be introduced to basic wheel techniques and informational context while learning to create hand-made pottery. This class is deliberately paced with additional time devoted to the artistic process.… Continue Reading September 7 Introduction to the Potters Wheel with Marilee Schumann
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.
Please join us for this month's feature in the WC Film Series, Eighth Grade (2018). Each month, we'll feature a film on the theme of self-discovery. Films will come from a variety of time periods, genres, and cover a wide range of topics. The events are free and open to the public. We encourage members… Continue Reading WC Film Series/ Eighth Grade
The Kent Cultural Alliance is hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with the Kent County Local Management Board and E(Ñ)E: Alianza para la Cultura & Comunidad Hisapana. There are three major events set against a backdrop of Art by Fredy Granillo, and Poetry by Iris Figueroa at the Raimond Center. Opening -… Continue Reading Celebracion Del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
***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
Time: 10-12am and 1-3 pmLocation: 200B High Street, Chestertown, MD Instructor: Christine O'Neill Whether you are a new painter, a watercolor painter, an acrylics painter or an oil painter, I think you will LOVE fluid acrylics!!! During the work shop we will be learning about the medium, of course, but also exploring composition techniques, color… Continue Reading Sep 9-10: Fluid Acrylics
THURSDAY, September 7JAZZ CRUISE Featuring: Ronnie Leigh, Jazz Vocalist The Mainstay, 8:00 pm Rock Hall SATURDAY, September 9 CHESTERTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL Wilmer Park, Noon to 6:00 pm FEATURING: The Brubeck Brothers ALSO PERFORMING: Gospel Shepherds, Eric Byrd Trio, Cecily Bumbray Quartet JAZZ FEST TICKETS Early Bird Tickets $40 Door Tickets $50 Under 21 $15 |… Continue Reading 2023 Chestertown Jazz Festival
Make and take a unique-to-you planner for the new school year! Learn ways to manage your time and decrease stress for success with school, work, and life in general. Ages 13-17 Space is limited. Please register! Pizza and Make a Thing is a program series for teens where we eat pizza and make a thing.
Registration is open for the 2023 5K Color Fun Run/Walk benefiting Kent Goes Purple. Anyone 18 and younger is free; online registration for 19 and up is $20. On-site registration is $30 for adults and $10 for 18 and under. Purple Jamboree is from 9 am until 11 am and includes free food, family fun,… Continue Reading Kent Goes Purple 5K Color Fun Run/Walk
Tuition: $150, Materials fee: $40, paid directly to the instructor Did you know that you can make silver earrings out of clay? In this exciting workshop, students discover the fascinating properties of precious metal clay, while learning how to properly work with it in the wet and greenware state and post-firing. In this beginner class,… Continue Reading Sep 10: Precious Metal Clay Earrings
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
2nd Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. For more information and/or to RSVP send email to: bookclub@homeports.org.
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
Have you ever wondered what kids around the world snack on? Join us to find out – and to try a variety of snacks! At this global snacking showdown we'll explore treats, share fun facts, and bring the rest of the world closer to home one tasty bite at a time. Ages 5+ Please register.… Continue Reading Snack Around the World Club
Join Brampton Inn for an open-fire cauldron dinner. Chef Kurt Peter from Chesapeake Chef Service is firing up the flame to create an imaginative, robust menu to celebrate the diverse seasonal abundance from local sources. Set on the scenic alfresco Renaissance Garden terrace with live music:• Begin your visit with appetizers & craft cocktails •… Continue Reading Brampton Inn Feasting Over Fire Dinner Series
Join us at Washington College (in Chestertown, MD) from 4:30pm-6:30pm on September 14 - to see the bus, learn about the tour, see photos from our travels, and hear from the excellent folks on the research team about the exciting early findings from our yearlong study. The fun will commence at 4:30 with ice cream,… Continue Reading Lessons from a Year on the Road – at Washington College
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
***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
We are currently accepting the following for recycling:*Plastic bottlecaps *Alkaline batteries A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt (no rechargeable or corroded batteries) Rechargeable batteries can be left off at JBK Ace hardware. For the safety of our volunteers, no corroded batteries. *lithium-ion batteries (button) *CFL - Spiral shaped lightbulbs (no standard, fluorescent, halogen, or broken… Continue Reading Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
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
The Kent Cultural Alliance is hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with the Kent County Local Management Board and E(Ñ)E: Alianza para la Cultura & Comunidad Hisapana. 10 am - 3pm and 6 - 9 pm There are three major events set against a backdrop of Art by Fredy Granillo, and Poetry… Continue Reading Celebracion Del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
The Shore Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce the September 2023 tour of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the 10th year of the Company that was founded in 2013. Our mission is to bring the works of William Shakespeare to the Eastern Shore and present free, outdoor performances for the public at Wilmer Park… Continue Reading Shore Shakespeare Company announces the cast for September 2023 tour of Much Ado About Nothing
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
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, running from September 19th through October 25th. (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 September 19 Beginner Wheel with Chris Neiman
https://townofchestertown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/press-release-2023-haloween-parade.pdf
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from September 20th through October 25th. (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 September 20 Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman
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
September 21 – October 19, 2023 Open House – Saturday, September 23 – 10 am-5 pm October First Friday Reception – October 6, 5-7 pm A powerful look at Grace’s perspective on stewardship and the protection of the watershed. New work and favorites from her previous collections. Essay by Mary McCoy. Exhibition in the High… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Grace Mitchell WATERSHED …a retrospective
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.
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!
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.
