Do you love shopping on Etsy and wonder about setting up your own shop to sell your art? Do you already have an Etsy shop but aren’t moving much merchandise? Do you wonder what Etsy is?! Whether you are a beginner or experienced Etsy user, let Jodi Bortz teach you about knowing your customer, presenting your artwork, and what you really need to do to make Etsy sales. Email annfarley@chestertownriverarts.org to tell us ahead of time if you already have… Continue Reading Etsy Success – Professional Development for Artists

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Introduction to the Pottery Wheel with Rick Bisgyer (8 weeks)

This program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be able to reschedule for a later date!  Join us to test your brain power, try hands-on experiments, learn about mental health, and talk with actual brain scientists! The wide variety of activities and information available will appeal to adults, teens, and kids (ages 6+). This program is FREE and open to all who are curious about brain science, mental health, and hands-on science.

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Intermediate Pottery

CANCELLED - for more info visit https://www.washcoll.edu/offices/wc-all/learn-at-lunch.php Local authors/illustrators Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson will take us on their journey through book publishing, educational advocacy, travel, and family life. The local pair are emerging voices in the children's book world and are now involved in launching a scheme to bring the critical issue of educational inequality to the national stage.Members $20, others $25. Checks to WC-ALL, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620 by March 16. Include name, phone, and email… Continue Reading CANCELLED WC-ALL Learn at Lunch with the "Accidental Activists"

Join us for Happy Hour! Enjoy a unique pairing of 5 Crow wines and 5 savory Farm to Table bites crafted by Magnolia Caterers. Featured wines will be 10% off during the Happy Hour time frame.

Purchase a bottle of wine and join Songbird & Glitter for a 1-mile stroll around Crow Vineyard! Don't worry about carrying your provisions as the minis will do it for you. Take turns leading the horses through the vineyard, as they stop to graze you can stop and enjoy your wine & an assortment of snacks at different stopping points. Limited spaces!

POSTPONED TO MAY Emily Daggett Smith is emerging as one of the most compelling artists of her generation–described as playing “gorgeously” and with “gracefulness and easy rapport” (The Boston Globe) . Her recital and chamber music performances have taken her across the United States, Europe, South America and Asia, and she has been described as playing with a “very beautiful tone” (The Gathering Note) and “irrepressible élan” (The Seattle Times). She is a National Music Festival mentor.

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Pysanky – Creating a New World Vision from Ancient Design

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Mobile Raku Workshop

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Nuno Felt Scarf

On March 28, the concert series presents its annual Washington College Piano Festival. This year, we are honored to close out the festival with pianist, Caroline Oltmanns. Caroline Oltmanns is fast becoming a star in the piano world, which is heavily evident in her refined, crystalline playing and charismatic persona’ (Donald Hunt, Pianist Magazine). Her impeccable musical phrasing combined with an engaging stage presence have attracted audiences both in the US and abroad. Caroline Oltmanns has recorded six solo CDs… Continue Reading CANCELED – Caroline Oltmanns, piano

Purchase a bottle of wine and join Songbird & Glitter for a 1-mile stroll around Crow Vineyard! Don't worry about carrying your provisions as the minis will do it for you. Take turns leading the horses through the vineyard, as they stop to graze you can stop and enjoy your wine & an assortment of snacks at different stopping points. Limited spaces!

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Board of Trustees page of Kent County Public Library's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED Introduction to the Pottery Wheel with Marcey Sherman (8 weeks)

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED - we appreciate your understanding. Refunds will be processed in as timely a manner as possible. Spend a day immersed in the Walters' collections of American, European, and Asian art. Guided tour includes extensive rare book collection with the recently restored St. Francis Missal. Time to explore museum, shops, and Charles St. attractions. ADA-compliant bus. $45 members; $55 non-members includes bus, tips, entrance, and guided tour. Lunch on your own. Mail check to WC-ALL, 300… Continue Reading CANCELED – WC-ALL trip to Walters Art Museum

Join us for the 1st of our 2020 Vines to Wine Farm to Table Series, a Roaring 20’s themed dinner. Start with welcome Sparkling and apps in the Tasting Room, then tour the vineyard to see our 2020 vine growth. You will then progress to the Farmstay B&B for a 4-course meal crafted by celebrity Chef Robbie Jester and enjoy newly released Crow wines.

The Department of Music presents the Washington College Jazz Combo, under the direction of Joe Holt. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Join us for a local pairing of award-winning Crow wines and oysters from Orchard Point Oysters. The pairing includes a tasting of 3 wines and 3 oysters as well as samples of local Eve's Cheese and Crow grass-fed Angus beef. Additional wine and oysters, raw or grilled, will be available for purchase.

RiverArts will suspend in-person group programs and activities in all our locations for 30 days beginning March 13. This includes group classes, KidSPOT sessions, Clay Studio open hours, Life Drawing, Photography Club, and Plein Air groups, RiverArts Film Society screenings, and public events. We believe people need the Arts more than ever during times of stress and crisis, and we remain committed to growing community, creativity, and connection through the Arts. We will provide alternatives to our usual in-person activities… Continue Reading SUSPENDED – Taking Care: Celebrating the Earth – Poetry Reading

Join the Dirty Grass players for a concert in the 300 block of Chestertown to welcome Spring.

Great wines begin in the vineyard and end in the winery. It is a marriage between field, flavor and long-standing traditions. Participants will spend time in the vineyard with a guided presentation of the techniques for premium grape growing on the Eastern Shore. Then head to the winery to explore wine-making techniques; end with a guided tasting.

The Washington College Writers Union presents NOT YOUR PROFESSORS' POETRY READING as part of the 13th annual Kent County Poetry Festival, in Fountain Park, Chestertown. The Students are welcoming Danez Smith, Diannelly Antiguq, and Joe Osmundson for a fun and unite poetry event.

NATIONAL REBUILDING DAYRebuilding Together has declared National Rebuilding Day to be held across the country on the last Saturday in April. On this day and over the weekend, thousands of volunteers join together to provide much needed and sometimes critical and life-saving repairs, for vulnerable families in various communities. The work done by volunteers is at no cost to the recipient families. Monies for materials are raised through sponsorships, donations, and in-kind gifts. Volunteers come together from area businesses, schools,… Continue Reading POSTPONED – National Rebuilding Day

Luncheon & Fashion Show with a little shopping thrown in. $40 per person (reservations required in advance). Local vendors will be featured in the fashion show.Tickets may be purchased at Houston's Dockside Emporium,Smilin Jakes, Gabriel's of Chestertown, Hickory Stick & Tiny Tots Boutique. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist education & signature programs to imprive the lives & advance the status of women and girls. Sooptimist International of kent & QA Counties is a 501(c) (3) organization.

Featuring The High and Wides & The Pat McGee Band Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the Center for Environment & Society's 20th Anniversary as a Center at Washington College with an outdoor concert in Wilmer Park. Proceeds from this event will support the Foreman's Branch Bird Observatory at Washington College's River and Field Campus and the Center for Environment & Society's programming. Along with the concerts, there will be food trucks and local beer… Continue Reading CANCELED – C.E.S.’tival

Kent County Poetry Festival April 24 - 26, 2020 Friday, April 24, 7 pm, Fountain Park Washington College Writer's Union - "Not Your Professors' Poetry Reading" - Danes Smith - Diannely Antigua - Joe Osmundson Saturday, April 25, 1 pm, The Bookplate Local Celebrities Reading - Kim Andrews - Meredith Davies Hadaway - James Allen Hall - Robert Earl Price Saturday, April 25, 4 p.m. - Kent County High School Chester River Chorale - Mystic Fire: Words & Music, Music… Continue Reading CANCELED – Kent County Poetry Festival

Julia Mintzer enjoys a varied career in standard and contemporary repertoire in the United States and Europe. Hailed by Montreal’s La Presse as “a true Carmen: extremely sensual, with the grace of a serpent, the violence of a tiger, and a mezzo of penetrating depth,” Julia has performed principal roles at Washington National Opera, Die Semperoper Dresden, and The Glimmerglass Festival. Her concert engagements include Handel's Messiah with Boston Baroque, Washington National Cathedral, and the Toledo Symphony and Mozart's Requiem… Continue Reading RESONANCE Concert: Julia Mintzer, Mezzo-soprano

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Board of Trustees page of Kent County Public Library's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Students in ENG 494 "Black Men & Women: Images of Race and Gender" will be giving their final research presentations at this free public event. After a 10 minute mini-lecture by Dr. Alisha Knight in Decker Theatre, the audience will be invited to take a "gallery walk" and discuss the students' poster presentations with them in Underwood Lobby. Light refreshments will be served.

Join RiverArts for its First Friday opening reception for its "Judged Fine Art and Craft" Show. This annual exhibition showcases the region;s finest art and craft. Works include painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and fine craft including metal wood, fiber, ceramics, glass, and jewelry. This exhibit will continue through May 31.

We are glad to invite you to participate in a historic event this spring. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) of Mid-Shore Maryland is back hosting the 2nd Annual LGBTQ Pride celebration on the Eastern Shore. We are planning a variety of activities during First Friday on, May 1st and Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Chestertown, MD. In addition, we will be at Idlewild Park in Easton on Saturday morning May 2nd at the Multicultural Festival. This… Continue Reading CANCELED – Midshore Pride

Work side by side with the winemaker to explore the value of blending wines. See the process we use to blend wines, and sample some of Crow's future wines. This is limited to 15 people and this seminar is designed to build on Seminars 1-3.

Artists and artisans as well as the curator of this judged exhibit will discuss their work which includes painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and fine craft including metal, wood, fiber, ceramics, glass and jewelry.

Members can join us for for our semi-annual book sale. Guests are invited to join the FOL on Members' Night or anytime for $10 ($20 for families). Open to the public: May 8 10am-8pm May 9 10am-3pm May 10 10am-3pm

Proceeds benefit library and literacy programs throughout Kent County. New and gently used books, games, DVDs and more! May 8 - 10am-8pm May 9 - 10am-3pm May 10 - 10am-3pm Members may join us on May 7 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for our preview night. Guests are welcome to join the FOL at the event.

Proceeds benefit library and literacy programs throughout Kent County. New and gently used books, games, DVDs and more! May 8 - 10am-8pm May 9 - 10am-3pm May 10 - 10am-3pm Members may join us on May 7 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for our preview night. Guests are welcome to join the FOL at the event.

The Peabody Jazz Quartet presents “The Music of Wayne Shorter”. This quartet from Peabody Conservatory’s renowned Jazz department consists of Allen Branch on drums, Lawrence Hutfles on bass, Robert Gilliam on tenor saxophone, and Gavin Horning on guitar. Wayne Shorter's music is a culmination of each chapter of the development of American music through much of the 20th century, with a sense of groove and swing and ties together the complexity of the music.

Proceeds benefit library and literacy programs throughout Kent County. New and gently used books, games, DVDs and more! May 8 - 10am-8pm May 9 - 10am-3pm May 10 - 10am-3pm Members may join us on May 7 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for our preview night. Guests are welcome to join the FOL at the event.

Spend the day tasting and shopping with Mom!Ticket price includes shuttle (both loops): North loop shuttle includes S. Chesapeake City, Chateau BuDe, and Broken Spoke. South loop shuttle includes Broken Spoke, Kitty Knight and Crow Vineyard & Winery. Park at any stop. Enjoy one signature Mimosa at Broken Spoke and 2 wine samples paired with local products at Crow Vineyard & Winery. Shop unique vendors at both vineyards and have the option to stop at other local establishments along the… Continue Reading Mother’s Day Sip & Shop

Mainstay favorite and virtuoso pianist Dick Durham returns with some of his favorite musical compatriots in tow. Whatever the surprises this musical magician pulls out of his hat, this will be a wonderful evening of jazz, from solos to ensemble numbers played with virtuosity, emotion and humor. These wonderful musicians will provide an evening of exquisite instrumental jazz, full of the beauty of the American Song Book. Dick will be joined by Amy Shook on bass, Jaron Davis on drums,… Continue Reading Dick Durham

Please visit the college website for more details. Registration for events will open on April 1st. Washington College’s 237th Commencement Exercises will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Board of Trustees page of Kent County Public Library's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Do you love shopping on Etsy and wonder about setting up your own shop to sell your art? Do you already have an Etsy shop but aren’t moving much merchandise? Do you wonder what Etsy is?! Whether you are a beginner or experienced Etsy user, let Jodi Bortz teach you about knowing your customer, presenting your artwork, and what you really need to do to make Etsy sales.

On Friday, June 5th at 7pm a group of pastors will lead a prayer walk from Fountain Park to Calvert Heights for the community to join together for change in the wake of George Floyd's murder. All are welcome.

On Sunday, June 7th at 11am the Coalition For Justice For Anton Black are leading a peaceful protest to "Change the Narrative" in Fountain park. All are welcome.

STAR - Students Talking About Race invite the community to a youth-organized youth-led YOUTH MARCH! This Friday in Chestertown.

A RiverArts Salon, is a (virtual) place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun. All are welcome, but space is limited: email DailyDose@chestertownriverarts.org by noon on Tuesday, June 16 to reserve your spot. Please join us as we welcome week's special guest, John Queen, for a discussion of racial justice and how you can take action to help turn a momentary global outcry into real racial equity and an end to… Continue Reading RiverArts Salon with John Queen

We as a community are making a call to action. Let the Town of Chestertown be the place where we as a community make an agreement to STAND! WE STAND against oppression, WE STAND against injustice and WE STAND against racism. WE STAND as a community TOGETHER! Facebook event link - https://www.facebook.com/events/1641715499312487/ Organized By: the BlackUnion of Kent County Sponsored by: The Town of Chestertown, Bayside Hoyas, River Arts, James Taylor Lynching Remembrance Coalition and Chesapeake Heartland.

We mourned together. We prayed together. We stood together. We marched together. NOW IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE! On June 20th at 10am in Fountain Park the Social Action Committee for Racial Justice and the Kent Cultural Alliance are sponsoring "It is Time For Change" a Rally with a community-created Tapestry For Change. Celebrating Juneteenth and commemorating Kent County's demand for change. Featuring local elected officials, music and a spoken word performance. Please bring fabric for the tapestry, wear masks… Continue Reading It’s Time for Change Rally and Tapestry For Change

We are excited to host our 4th Annual Community Baby Shower, and for the first time, we'll be celebrating online! Participants can expect to enjoy all the usual baby shower offerings of games, prizes, and fun, along with scores of local resources. Any new or expectant parents are welcome to register and participate (regardless of where they live), but only Kent County, MD residents will be entered for prizes. Registration begins on Friday, June 26th and will continue until August… Continue Reading 4th Annual Community Baby Shower…ONLINE!

Mondays in June (June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29) This class will be conducted online by RiverArts member Paul E. Santori. Classes will be conducted from his studio and he will provide the model for the course and any props. Once you sign up, you will receive a link to the online meeting platform. All the student needs to start the RiverArts Life Drawing Course is paper and a pencil. That’s true, but for more versatility and creative freedom… Continue Reading Virtual Life Drawing (5 Weeks)

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Board of Trustees page of Kent County Public Library's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Kent County Public Schools Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration HH Garnet Elementary July 6th & 7th Call 410-778-6890 Ask for Maureen Ranville Galena Elementary July 9th & 13th Call 410-810-2510 Ask for Camy Gerstung Rock Hall Elementary July 13th & 16th Call 410-810-2622 Ask for Wendy Zottarelli KCPS boundary map - https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=KCP5MR3H8IEN Enter your street address to find your elementary school  

Vaccination Clinic Due to the pandemic, many children are behind on their immunizations. KCPS has been working with the health department to schedule dates for vaccinations to take place. This can cause issues in the fall if students are not up to date. APPT REQUIRED - Call 410-778-2857

The Garfield Center for the Arts and Chestertown RiverArts partner to present a discussion on historical, racial, and theatrical context to the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton", now streaming online. Featuring Maria Wood, Natalie Lane, Ann Farley and Steven Arnold.

Crazy Days Returns July 23, 24 & 25 Mark your Calendars! Crazy Days is coming to Downtown Chestertown on July 23, 24, and 25! This annual tradition is a great opportunity to get outside and do some socially distanced shopping. The event will feature live music on Friday.  Free popcorn will be available, and bargains abound inside and outside stores. Shops will be open until 7pm Friday and Saturday. Don't forget to get your Hot Dog Lunch 11am-4pm to benefit the The… Continue Reading Crazy Days!

Run for Wine at at the Amazing Crow Vineyard! NEW IN 2020 -- Summer Evening Race featuring Post- Race Barbecue! Race and Post Race Features Include: Chip-Timed 5K Run with instant results Flat Cross Country style course through the 365 acre farm and 12 acre vineyard Post Run Wine (1 complimentary glass of wine included for those 21 and older) Live music during Post- Race Festivities Barbecue available following the run...farm-raised fresh angus beef and vegetarian options Lawn games for… Continue Reading Run the Vineyards – Crow 5K

We'll begin with a basic sketch of your chosen landscape image, on which we'll note what shades and shapes will be used for each element such as the sky or trees. Then we'll get to the fun part of cutting out shapes from our media sources. We'll focus on circle and rectangle-shaped pieces, but feel free to get adventurous. You will need: - poster board or a canvas - magazines/books - scissors - glue - objects to trace circles -… Continue Reading Cut & Paste the Shore: Landscape Collage with Yolanda Acree

Join Us for A Virtual Poetry Reading. Free but participants must register Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcuiurz4tH9IUGfXf9RPyh0Lj-mGNT5P1 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Legacy Day 2020 Goes Virtual! August 15 was the date selected for Legacy Day 2020 when we had planned to honor Kent County’s Outstanding African American Athletes of the 20th Century with a special exhibition, parade, a genealogy workshop, Gospel concert, food and craft vendors and dancing in the street. However, essential social distancing requirements imposed by the coronavirus pandemic have caused the Legacy Day Committee to make the painful decision to postpone these festivities until August 2021 and make… Continue Reading Legacy Day 2020 Goes Virtual!

This important conversation, titled Legacies of Education and the Black Experience at Washington College and in Kent County is organized as part of this year’s virtual Legacy Day and offered as special programming associated with Chesapeake Heartland Fellowship Project and upcoming Kohl Gallery fall exhibition, Jason Patterson: On the Black History of Washington College and Kent County. Moderated by Pastor Monique Davis it will feature special guests, Jason Patterson, Jaelon Moaney, Carolyn Erwin, Jocelyn Elmore and Darius Johnson. Link to… Continue Reading Legacy Day Conversation: Legacies of Education and the Black Experience at Washington College and in Kent County

This event is a virtual gathering of women for women. It is an opportunity to bring women together in a place to share and listen, in a non-judgemental space, while connecting deeper with oneself and supporting the women around you. This event is FREE and open to all women. To get the link to the event email Jamie at anourishingpath@gmail.com or join the event on Facebook.

REVISED DATES! SUMMER PADDLING SCHEDULE Pick from plenty of locations! (Meet at location at 9am to gear up, finish at 11:30am) **If you previously registered for a paddle, you will need to re-register now using the link below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Ages 12+ / $30 per / 2.5 Hours Quaker Neck August 13 / 9:00am / $30 Wilmer Park August 18 / 9:00am / $30 Fairlee Creek Headwaters August 20 / 9:00am / $55  

Monday, August 17, 1-3 pm Wednesday, August 19, 1-3 pm Friday, August 21, 1-3 pm In this one-week intensive workshop, students will work with instructor online and then complete assignments and activities as homework between the three sessions. Students will receive a pdf of instructions, and each Zoom session will have a demo and critique plus time to paint. Students will have homework on Tuesday and Thursday to get ready for the critique part of our meeting. Your class fee… Continue Reading Absolute Beginner Watercolor with Deena Ball

Gallery Hours:  Friday 11-2, Saturday 10-3 – by appointment only. ELEMENTAL Heidi Fowler, Blake Conroy, Elizabeth DaCosta Ahern, Simma Liebman, Michael Kahn, Grace Mitchell, Claire McArdle, Lisa Lebofsky, Kenneth Schiano, Katherine Cox, Takashi Ichihara, James Tatum, Zemma Mastin White, Elizabeth Casqueiro, Celia Pearson, Cathrine Kernan, Emily Kalwaitis, Eve Stockton, Deborah Weiss, Shelley Robzen, and Kathryn O’Grady The entire exhibit will also be available online and in video format.  The best way to stay in touch and learn of updates is… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Elemental

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting will be posted on Kent County Public Library's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. For details on joining this virtual meeting, visit https://kent-md.libcal.com/

Come to the beach at Great Oak Marina to purchase a duck and watch it race through the cut!Purchase your duck for $10 starting at 11 am on the beach. The duck race will start at 1 pm. Come enjoy food, kids games, and fun! Bring cash for the 50/50 raffle! You will be able to purchase Great Oak Yacht Club apparel at this event, or online here to show your support of the yacht club! https://greatoak.qbstores.com/ See Dareth Von… Continue Reading Rubber Duck Race

The second annual Charlie Joiner Memorial Decoy Show will be held at the Galena Vol. Fire Co. in Galena Md. All attendees will be required to wear Masks, there will be social distancing, maximum attendees inside is limited to 166, everyone will need to sign in with a phone number for contact tracing purposes only, limited to 50 vendors. There will be a special display of Mr.Joiners work with some items never exhibited before. There will be a small auction… Continue Reading Charlie Joiner Memorial Decoy Show

Jazz fans will enjoy movies under the stars at the lovely eastern shore winery – Broken Spoke Winery in Earleville, Maryland. Click for directions Double Feature – Two Great Jazz Films “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” & “International Sweethearts of Rhythm” Parking occupancy is limited to 80 cars. Ticket sales will be cut off when this limit is reached. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 – general admission (Ages 15 and under are FREE! Meals must still be purchased)… Continue Reading Chestertown Jazz Fest – Jazz On Wheels Drive-In

This presentation will tell the story of the Edward Lloyd family, who settled and farmed extensively in Wye (Mills) and patronized the finest artists, silversmiths and furniture makers. The Lloyds fashioned extraordinary landscapes around their homes, and they typify the social experience of the late 1700s. Mrs. Kirtley has her master's degree from the University of Delaware-Winterthur Program in Early American Culture, and is a published author.

Back to School Vaccination Clinic - FREE APPT REQUIRED - Call 410-778-2857

Join us this Thursday and Friday to hear our 2020 Explore America interns discuss their summer internships. Amidst a life-changing pandemic, our students worked remotely for leading cultural institutions such as the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art, Hagley Museum, and the Library of Congress. Come and listen to the stories of how they maximized this learning opportunity during a global crisis. Find the registration links on the college calendar of events.

This 90-minute class will be taught via Zoom. You will gather supplies ahead of time so you can work along with the instructor. In addition, the class will be recorded so that you can review the video for 30 days in case you missed any details. This class is designed for the beginner as well as those who would like to build their skills. This course is of easy-medium difficulty and can be completed by ages 8-80+ in the comfort… Continue Reading Clay Bird Feeder with Dianna Frymiare

"Al Fresco" Nights Continue Into Fall The two restaurants will be alternating Saturdays into fall, so mark your calendars for the remaining street dining evenings. Weather permitting, they will happen … At the Kitchen at the Imperial August 22 September 5 September 19 October 3 October 17 October 31 And at Casa Carmen August  29 September 12 September 26 October 10 October 24 Visit the Main Street Chestertown website for more info!

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!)