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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »Beneath the Surface | Michael Kahn May 16, 2020 Visit https://massoniart.com/beneaththesurfaceonline/ to view the exhibit Visit massoniart.com to see a video of our exhibition and photographs of the works featured. Art is Essential – and we are committed to sharing our exhibitions in creative ways!
Find out more »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
Find out more »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.
Find out more »It is with regret that the Chestertown Tea Party Festival Committee has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Festival. So much remains unknown with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience from countries infected at a much earlier date than the United States suggests that infections could continue over a period of two to three months. Even after infections have slowed and current public guidance to practice social distancing have been lessened, we fear many of our fellow citizens will… Continue Reading CANCELLED – Chestertown Tea Party Festival
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »STAR - Students Talking About Race invite the community to a youth-organized youth-led YOUTH MARCH! This Friday in Chestertown.
Find out more »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
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Enjoy open-air dining in the 300 block of High Street this Saturday, June 27. The Kitchen at the Imperial will host hungry diners from 6-10 p.m. For reservations, call 410-778-5001. The Town of Chestertown will close High Street between Court and Queen Streets from 3 to 11 p.m. to allow The Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining into the street. The idea of blocking public streets and plazas to allow restaurants to provide safely distanced tables for their customers… Continue Reading Chestertown Al Fresco is back!
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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)
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Some downtown shops will be open until 7:00 p.m Friday to allow guests to do a little pre-Fourth evening shopping. Among them will be Coco's Pet Center, 335 High Street, where owner Heide Hood is opening for the first weekend in her new shop. Also on Friday at 6:30, Casa Carmen stages another installment of “Chestertown al Fresco” with one of its famed "Paella Nights" on Cannon Street. Join them to celebrate the one year anniversary of their "Bodega and Tasting… Continue Reading Chestertown al Fresco and Shops Open Late This Friday!
Find out more »From our friends at Tidewater Trader Fireworks schedule for 2020… Updated - Fireworks in Middletown, DE returning in 2021. Updated - Fireworks in Rock Hall postponed until later in the year.
Find out more »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
Find out more »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
Find out more »Make your reservations now for open-air dining with The Kitchen in the 200 block of High Street. Live jazz music from the balcony will begin at 6:30. For reservations call 410-778-5000.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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
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Watch a new LIVE performance each week on the Garfield Center for the Arts Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/garfieldcenterforthearts/ Don’t Facebook? Don’t worry! All content live streamed will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our website https://www.garfieldcenter.org/!
Find out more »LINK TO LIVE FEED Mayor Cerino apologizes for the technical difficulties during tonight's (8/3) scheduled Town Council Meeting. Due to live streaming technical issues, the Mayor and Council meeting will be continued on Monday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. with Ward reports and the Black Lives Matter murals application. If you would like to participate/comment during the meeting please email Kees DeMooy prior to the meeting at kees@chestertown.com. The meeting will be live streamed for the public to view.
Find out more »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
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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
Find out more »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.
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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
Find out more »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
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 22, 2020
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
Find out more »Kick off Labor Day weekend with First Friday in Chestertown. Many downtown shops will be open until 7:00 p.m. so there will be lots to see. Or you can grab a bite to eat at one of our many dining establishments. The weather forecast is sunny, so come out and enjoy!
Find out more »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
Find out more »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
Find out more »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
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Back to School Vaccination Clinic - FREE APPT REQUIRED - Call 410-778-2857
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »Photography is a broad documentary and artistic discipline. Photographic images inform, teach, and inspire the viewer. The images that are produced, including for journalism, documentation of street life, sports photography, close up macro photography, wide angle shots of landscapes, examination of the beauty of nature, model and fashion and portraiture and of course wedding photography affect us in different ways. Each of these fields adds to our human experience and the photography born from the diverse visions of photographers is… Continue Reading Juried Photography Exhibit 2020
Find out more »Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2020 Due to popular demand the Garfield Center is extending the viewing to October 4th! Don't miss it! Haven't got your ticket yet? Don't worry! Ticket sales are open until October 4! Buy your ticket today and enjoy SAST 2020 Online instantly! For tickets go to https://www.garfieldcenter.org/sast2020/ Why did the chicken cross the road? How strange can it get when two friends decide to debate pizza, philosophy and the nature of debate itself? When is… Continue Reading The Garfield presents Short Attention Span Theatre Online!
Find out more »In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs and the Department of World Languages and Cultures invite you to a talk on Major League Baseball and Latino Identity. To attend the event, register to access the Zoom link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqceCsrzstGNwG2WGclYQvBkQQKsfhQgvv
Find out more »Washington College concludes its celebration of the centennial of women's suffrage with a conversation between New Yorker staff writer Casey Cep and Elaine Weiss author of The Women's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. Visit the Washington College calendar page to register!
Find out more »Terrible news friends! We have just received a proclamation from the minister’s office that all festivities scheduled for the 2020 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend have been hereby canceled! All wizards and wizarding friends are encouraged to subscribe to the Chestertown HP Festival mailing list to receive any notices as they become available. Fear not! The Chestertown HP Fest committee is determined to reconvene and bring the festival back in 2021! Go to the official festival website, chestertownhpfest.org, and join our… Continue Reading CANCELED – Chestertown HP Festival
Find out more »Join our staff for a unique kayak excursion on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Most paddles take place on Maryland’s upper Eastern Shore, and each paddle features a unique theme. During a typical voyage, participants paddle through scenic, underdeveloped portions of one of the Bay’s tributaries while learning about regional flora and fauna specific to that location. Paddles are either 2.5 hours long at $30 per person or day long at $55 per person. Day trips will… Continue Reading Sultana Education Foundation – Public Paddles (Full Moon)
Find out more »THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Event benefits Kent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc which provides horseback riding and equine activities for the special needs community. Both courses are USAFT certified. This is a TriState Events Ultimate Challenge Series Event. Awards and refreshments provided and Tech Shirts guaranteed to each participant. Police controlled roads.
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Sat. Sept 26,10 AM- 12 PM and Sun. Sept 27, 10 AM-12 PM Sat. Oct 3, 10 AM-12 PM and Sun. Oct 4, 10 AM-12 PM In case of class cancellation or inclement weather: Rain dates Oct 10/11, 10 AM- 12 PM Description: Classes will be held in-person and socially distanced, with masks required. Love to spend time outside? Want to cultivate a creative spark but aren’t sure where to start? Deepen your connection to the environment, hone your skills… Continue Reading The Joy of Visual Journaling in Nature with Kate Livie
Find out more »In support of Latinx Heritage Month, the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs presents Roberto Lovato, author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs and Revolution in the Americas. Lovato will discuss his new book in a webinar that is open to the public but registration is required. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bNNrnexpTqOEGD3fr99iUQ ROBERTO LOVATO is an educator, journalist and writer based at The Writers Grotto in San Francisco, California. He is the author of Unforgetting: A Memoir… Continue Reading Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs and Revolution in the Americas: A Talk by Robert Lovato
Find out more »All are welcome to come and listen to our curator, William Trainor and the participating photographers talk about the inspirations behind their work. Linda Roy Walls, this year's judge, will announce the award winners and comment on her selections. Please join us for an always fascinating, educational and inspiring evening.
Find out more »Bring a favorite quote, poem, song lyric, or short story and let's explore doodling with it! Using your handwriting as an element in doodling can be a powerful way of telling a story and finding a voice for your art. Learn some ways of letting go of perfection in art making by playing with different techniques with no specific result in mind. We’ll also talk about the book "Wreck This Journal," a great tool for relieving yourself of perfectionism. You’ll… Continue Reading Doodle, Write, & Play with Beth Williams
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MARCY DUNN RAMSEY | High Water September – October 2020 also featuring work by Michael Kahn, Rick Bisgyer and Marilee Schumann Gallery hours: Gallery open by Appointment Only. Please email or call 410-778-7330 to schedule. Masks are required.
Find out more »Check if you are registered to vote - https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch You can use Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLVR) or submit a voter registration application to your local board of elections or the State Board of Elections at any time. However, an application must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline in order to vote in the next scheduled election. If you submit a voter registration application during the period that registration is closed, your application will be held at the… Continue Reading Voter Registration Deadline
Find out more »Today, photography is more accessible than ever. Through incredible advances in technology, cameras have gone from weighing hundreds of pounds and requiring hours to develop a single photo, to being as small as a pinhead and capturing dozens of photos in an instant. Thanks to smartphones with built-in cameras, everyone has the opportunity to be a photographer! In this one hour course, learn how to use your smartphone to capture stunning photos and expand your creative horizons. You will learn… Continue Reading Intro to Smartphone Photography with Kris Kelley
Find out more »A panel discussion with Drs. Melissa Deckman, Flavio Hickel, and Eric McDaniel. Melissa Deckman is the Louis L. Goldstein Chair of Political Science at Washington College. Flavio Hickel is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Washington College. Eric L. McDaniel is an associate professor in the Department of Government and a fellow of both the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis and the Population Research Center at the University of Texas. This event is free and open to the… Continue Reading Taking Stock of the 2020 Election: How Gender, Race, and Ethnicity Will Shape the Presidential Race
Find out more »Washington College is honored and thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2020! Please visit the Washington College 2020 Commencement website for more details. https://www.washcoll.edu/calendar/commencement/2020commencement.php
Find out more »Please visit the WC Calendar linked above for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Now in its 4th year, the KART Klassic Golf Tournament supports Kent Association of Riding Therapy, a non-profit dedicated to providing therapeutic riding to children and adults with special needs. Come join us for a fun afternoon of golf, in scramble format, followed by a post party at Back Creek Golf Club! Interested in participating as a player, sponsor, or volunteer? Please send an email to kentridingtherapy@gmail.comReady your foursome for this great event, supporting a great program!
Find out more »NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 07-2020 ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION The Mayor and Council of Chestertown will hold a public hearing on ORDINANCE 07-2020 (renumbered from 06-2020 due to a duplication of ordinance numbering) ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 via Zoom. The full text of the Ordinance is available online or by calling 410-778-0500 to request a copy. The public hearing will be live-streamed, or are encouraged to attend and comment… Continue Reading PUBLIC HEARING – ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Find out more »Virtual exhibit launch and artist talk presented by Starr Center Frederick Douglass Visiting Fellow and Kohl Gallery exhibiting artist, Jason Patterson. This important exhibition titled, On the Black History of Kent County and Washington College, by Jason Patterson is the culmination of 2 years of work Patterson has completed during his Frederick Douglass Fellowship, and the result of a year-long collaboration between Patterson, Kohl Gallery, and The Starr Center. The project was additionally awarded a 2020 Chesapeake Heartland Staff/Faculty Fellowship.
Find out more »Dear Friends of Sultana, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Sultana Education Foundation’s 2020 Downrigging Weekend Festival. Since the success of last year’s event, Sultana’s Downrigging Committee – as well as our partner Tall Ships, vendors and musicians – have been hard at work planning for this year’s festival. Not surprisingly the arrival of Covid 19 this winter has proved an insurmountable challenge. Several alternate formats for the festival were explored, but in the… Continue Reading Downrigging 2020 – canceled
Find out more »The annual Chestertown Lions Club Halloween parade in Chestertown is not happening this year. The decision was due to the continued impact of COVID-19 and for the safety consideration of local families.
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"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!
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Early voting will be available from Monday, October 26 through Monday, November 2 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 8 pm at Kent County Public Library, 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620. For more info visit the Kent County Board of Elections website https://www.kentcountyelections.org/page6.html
Find out more »Kent County Public Library, 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 Millington Fire House, 185 Sassafras Street, Millington, MD 21651 Rock Hall Fire Company, 21500 Rock Hall Avenue Rock Hall, MD 21661
Find out more »featuring Freddy Granillo and Sergio Cilla This program is free and open to the public sponsored by The William James Forum and the World Languages and Cultures Department. Advanced registration is required to view on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYufuyhrjMjGdXjRm6lLDCSekKKLn0rqqyp The event will also be streamed to the department's YouTube account here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7z5M2dfjL8&feature=youtu.be
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating until November 15, 2020
Every weekend starting mid-September through October at Lockbriar! Lockbriar is officially gearing up for Harvest Festival 2020 with our annual U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Fresh Pressed Apple Cider, Fall Celebration Ice Cream Flavors, Indian Corn, Wheat Bundles, Mix-a-Six Apple and Pear packs, Season Debut Apple Butter and Cider Sauce, fall bounty veggies, Fresh Cider Slushies, a huge variety of mums and asters… ...and of course, our famous pumpkin stacks for all your eating, crafting and decorating needs, including… Field Trips, Ironsides,… Continue Reading Harvest Festival at Lockbriar Farms
Find out more »This popular event cannot be held this year due to Corona Virus mandates regarding events that involves crowds. Please mark your calendars for Nov. 20 2021.
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Open Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving. 8am-1pm
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Things will look a bit differently this year with the event moving to a virtual platform. Join us in celebrating ShoreRivers’ achievements while we enjoy each other’s virtual company and debut a special selection of award-winning films that will excite and inspire. Our diverse film lineup is rooted in both environmental activism and an enduring love of nature. All across the world fantastic stories of conservation and hope go largely unnoticed, and events like this capture these unique stories and… Continue Reading 11th Annual Wild & Scenic VIRTUAL Film Festival
Find out more »Ford Schumann, the organizer and host of the Garfield Center's monthly Open Mic events, hosts GCTV's second virtual edition of Open Mic via Zoom alongside Steven Arnold, the GCA's Executive Director. The event will be available for viewers on the Garfield Center for the Arts YouTube channel this Wednesday, November 25, at 7:30 PM. Not just a co-host for the program, Ford also has two song performances in the lineup: "She Belongs to Me" and "Blackberry Rag." Viewers will also… Continue Reading GCTV PRESENTS 2nd VIRTUAL OPEN MIC WITH FORD SCHUMANN THIS WEDNESDAY!
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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/
Find out more »Bah Humbug! Main Street Chestertown Cancels 2020 “Dickens of a Christmas” The board of Main Street Historic Chestertown has announced the cancellation of the nonprofit organization’s signature winter event, Dickens of a Christmas, for 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.The holiday event was scheduled to take place Dec. 4 and 5.In an email to key volunteers, the nonprofit’s executive director, Kay MacIntosh, stated, “We do not see large gatherings in our future until some combination of a vaccine, testing, and reliable treatment options is widely… Continue Reading Dickens of a Christmas – Bah, Humbug! – canceled
Find out more »Because of the surge in COVID-19 positivity rates, the Town has cancelled the Chestertown Cheer activities originally scheduled for Dec. 4, including the carriage rides, and stilt walkers. SHOPS will be open until at least 7:00 p.m. for your holiday shopping needs!
Find out more »10am - 5pm Art walk maps will be available in downtown shops and restaurants. Masks and social distancing required at all venues. Chestertown’s Arts & Entertainment District hosts a Seasonal Art Walk, a mapped tour of 10 galleries and studios plus three pop-up sites. Pick up the map at participating venues: Robert Ortiz Studios, CREATE, The Blueberry Pie and Art Society, Linda Roy Walls Photographs, Les Poissons Gallery, Tish Fine Art Plus, Hegland Glass, The Artists’ Gallery, Diane Rappisi Fine… Continue Reading Chestertown Seasonal Art Walk
Find out more »Stretch, relax, and focus your body and mind. In this busy holiday season (in the midst of a pandemic), join us for a gentle restorative yoga practice that will calm your mind & invigorate your creativity. Join local favorite yoga instructor John Macleod for this 45 minute class. John has legions of devoted students in both Chestertown & Florida -- you won't want to miss this! Be ready with a quiet space to stretch out, a yoga mat or towel,… Continue Reading Yoga for Artists with John Macleod (via Zoom)
Find out more »Make a fun and creative vision board that will help you keep your hopes, dreams, and desires front and center as you begin 2021. We’ll talk about the importance of visualization and how to bring clarity and consciousness to your specific goals for the new year. Get motivated & make specific steps for real progress and action! Gather your supplies & join us as we craft our own personal visions for the new year! Supplies list: https://community.chestertownriverarts.org/program/vision-board
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MARC CASTELLI / Shouting at the Wind November 1 – December 20, 2020 The Gallery is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule. Please contact us prior to your visit to set-up a date and time. MASKS ARE REQUIRED and visits are limited to one party at a time allowing the Gallery to be yours during your visit. For appointments and to arrange purchases, contact Carla Massoni by phone or email. 410-778-7330 Gallery, 410-708-4512… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Marc Castelli Annual Exhibit
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Open Wednesday morning before Christmas. 8am-12pm Our bonus Pre-Christmas Farmers' Market will have both farm and artisan vendors.
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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!)
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EXTENDED TO JANUARY 3!!! DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, GCA'S "(STAY) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" EXTENDS ITS ONLINE RUN TO JANUARY 3rd! Sponsored by Chesapeake Bank and Trust, The Garfield Center’s “(Stay) Home for the Holidays!” is a family-friendly, holiday-themed online video program. Produced by GCA Executive Director Steven Arnold, the program was scheduled to finish its online availability on December 20th. Due to popular demand, however, the online run has been extended until January 3rd. The program features five new… Continue Reading The Garfield Center presents “(Stay) Home for the Holidays!”
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An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
The Chestertown Environmental Committee (CEC) meets every month on the first Thursday (changed 9/12/19) at 7:30PM. Please email darran.tilghman@gmail.com to attend a Chestertown Environmental Committee zoom meeting.
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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.
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The Chestertown Equity Advisory Committee meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Anyone wanting to get on the agenda or speak at the meeting should email John Queen at chestertownequityadvisory@gmail.com by at latest 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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One event on February 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on January 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm
LINK TO LIVE FEED Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com
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Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at 410-778-0500 or kees@chestertown.com
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We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 6pm at Procolino’s in Chestertown unless otherwise noted.
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UPDATE 6/29/2020 - The Chestertown Farmers’ Market will move back to the heart of downtown Chestertown starting Saturday, July 4, from 8 am to noon. Please come out and support the Farm and Artisan vendors. To meet pandemic safety standards, sections of the 200 and 300 blocks of High Street will be closed to traffic, and vendors will be spread out between Spring Avenue and Court Street and along Memorial Plaza as needed. Social distancing and mask wearing will remain… Continue Reading Chestertown Farmers Market – return to Fountain Park!
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We’re busy at KidSPOT distributing craft bags to help kids in less affluent parts of our community have access to art materials and projects until we can open again. If you’re interested in supporting this initiative, please visit our website at https://chestertownriverarts.org/kidspot/ and make a donation. Thank you!
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2020 Holiday Exhibition December 2020 – January 2021 New work by Gallery Artists and special guests. This Fall we have been featuring the work of Marcy Dunn Ramsey and Marc Castelli in their annual one-person exhibitions. But our other gallery artists have been actively creating new work for our 2021 schedule. Give yourselves the gift of art for the holidays. All work will be available in the gallery for private preview and ready for you to take home. The Gallery… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Holiday Exhibition
Find out more »Hear about the work of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) and their Hopeful campaign, and talk about what citizens of the Shore can do to be hopeful, give back, and engage during these times. Click here to learn more about MSCF: https://www.mscf.org/
Find out more »TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETING SCHEDULE TOWN TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICES The Town will be divided into two collection areas, both of which will be serviced twice each week. Collection of garbage and trash will be conducted in one area on Monday and Thursday evenings, and the other on Sunday and Wednesday evenings; except no collection will be made on New Years’ Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, but will be made on the next regular collection day after the holiday. Recycling: Paper, aluminum, household plastics picked up each Friday call 410-928-3333 (Infinity Recycling).