Join Sultana at Chestertown's Town marina for live music, food and beer, live music from Kentavius Jones and a visit from The Pride of Baltimore II. This is a free event, open to the public for a celebration of great news about the Sultana Downrigging Festival in October!
Join us for our 2021 Vines to Wine Farm to Table Summer Dinner! Start with welcome Sparkling and appetizers, then tour the vineyard to see our 2021 vine growth. You will then be seated on our patio for a 4-course meal crafted by celebrity Chef Robbie Jester and enjoy newly released Crow wines. Menu to… Continue Reading Vines to Wine Farm to Table Summer Dinner
We want you to feel safe when participating in our bicycling event. Social distancing & precautions will be maintained. The Chestertown Lions Club welcomes cyclists to its summer bicycling challenge, the Bay to Bay ride. The tour consists of five routes between 26 and 102 miles in length. The flat loop routes take in the… Continue Reading Bay to Bay Bicycle Ride
Featuring Greg Mort, Katherine Cox, Claire McArdle, Grace Mitchell, Heidi Fowler, Zemma Mastin White, Catherine Kernan, Elizabeth Casqueiro, Kathryn O’Grady, Peter Guttmacher, Kenneth Schiano, Eve Stockton, Carol Rowan, Jon Mort, Simma Liebman, Blake Conroy, Shelley Robzen, Vicco von Voss, Jason Patterson MassoniArt will be open Friday - Saturday 11-3 and Sunday 11-2 without appointments and… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents Finding Light.1
A RiverArts Salon, is a (virtual) place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun. The Poplar Grove Project Part Three of our series of Salon discussions about the Poplar Grove Project, exploring the history of a 400 year old former plantation on a remote peninsula in… Continue Reading June 29 Salon – Poplar Grove, Part 3: African American History at Poplar Grove with Adam Goodheart and Olivia Wood
Get up close and personal with live wildlife! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will share tales of how these animals came into their care and promote stewardship of wildlife and other natural resources. Ages 5-12
Create a colorful sand art terrarium to house your very own succulent plant! Teens. Space is limited and registration required. Please call 410-778-3636 or visit https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7887288 to register.
Get up close and personal with live wildlife! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will share tales of how these animals came into their care and promote stewardship of wildlife and other natural resources. Ages 5-12
Test your knowledge of fabled beasts at this fast-paced trivia night. Play on your own or with a team! Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 places. Adults. Registration required. To register, call 410-778-3636 or visit https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896329
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Learn something new & enjoy the camaraderie of creating with others in this casual lunchtime class. We will be creating a beautiful and simple kind of illuminated letters, using materials you already have at home. An alphabet font will be provided upon registration. Suggested supplies include: * Paper - card stock, watercolor paper, mixed media… Continue Reading July 8: Fancy Lettering with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)
Plan ahead this week! Starting the evening of July 11 MD 20 will be closed to all traffic between Martin Wagner Road and MD 288 (Crosby Rd) for hopefully no more then 6 days. For more info visit the Rock Hall website - https://www.rockhallmd.com/town-hall/news/md-route-20-road-closure
Mr. Sam returns with all your favorite hits! Rock out with your ABCs and 1-2-3s as we start the morning with a concert for preschoolers. Ages 0-5
Calling all writers! An article about a fugitive slave who murdered or attempted to murder her children when she was captured inspired Toni Morrison's classic novel Beloved. This week's guest, Jennifer Shannon, is currently writing a novel which came to fruition after she moved to Baltimore. She comes to us to pose questions leading to… Continue Reading July 13 RiverArts Salon: "How does research inform or inspire your fiction?" with writer Jennifer Shannon
Meet Kent County Public Library at Turner’s Creek to visit the Sassafras Environmental Education Center and learn about how you can help SEEC care for our natural world. Learn about the work of a small environmental center in Kent County, including the importance of conservation. All ages welcome!
Echoes of Nature is hosting its very own Animal Olympics show to celebrate the Summer 2021 Olympics. Of their animal ambassadors, who has the record for the high jump, speed or agility? Participants will also try to best the record for the animal chosen for the high jump, broad jump and more. All ages welcome!
This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High
The Kent County Fair is a traditional small county fair featuring great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. The focus of the fair is agricultural education for the community and county youth. Each day features special entertainment and activities including 4-H auctions Saturday night. Each evening features a special dinner in… Continue Reading Kent County Fair
Get ready for an animal-inspired artistic adventure! Learn basic painting techniques as you create a portrait of your pet or a favorite animal with Sarah Focht Ages 13-17
Did you know dogs love to read? Meet a therapy dog, learn how they are trained to listen, and share a story! Ages 5-12
Get ready for an animal-inspired artistic adventure! Learn basic painting techniques as you create a portrait of your pet or a favorite animal with Sarah Focht. Ages 18+ Registration Required
NMF is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade is being held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August. August 26, 7-8 PM, features Tom Parchman, principal clarinetist with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine, and professor at the University of Southern Maine. He… Continue Reading FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival
Explore a “secret garden” and capture its flowers and plants in this special, weekend-long edition of instructor Kate Livie’s Joy of Nature Journaling class. Participants will deepen their connection to the environment, build their observation & reflection skills, and get creative using “line and wash'' techniques and traditional journaling. Designed for beginners/ intermediates, this nature… Continue Reading July 24 & 25: The Joy of Nature Journaling, Secret Garden Edition, with Kate Livie (in person outdoors!)
Come experience PEMF therapy for humans and horses alike. We utilize world renowned FDA approved BEMER technology. Supporting the parasympathetic nervous system is the basis for all health and wellness. We incorporate a variety of health and wellness modalities including yoga, meditation, CBD, horses, nature, breathwork, sound healing and more! Meet other like-minded friends! We… Continue Reading Meditation With Horses/ PEMF Demo
Did you see the cool sea-themed yarn creations in Rock Hall last summer? The town creatives are at it again, this time with a pirate-themed yarnbombing display! Organized by Laurie Walters, this fun public art project will make you smile as you view all the colorful and unique pirate creations! We'll meet in Rock Hall… Continue Reading July 27 – RiverArts Salon: Visit the Rock Hall Yarnbombing with Laurie Walters
Bring creativity and a sense of fun! We'll be turning rocks into creatures with paint and imagination! Once your creation is complete, choose its perfect habitat – take it home or release it into the wild for someone else to find. Ages 13-17. Registration required.
Join Maryland Extension's 4-H educator Beth Hill to create a spectacular bird nest for your yard! Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Create the most amazing cardboard castle for your feline royalty! The Cat Colloquium will be on hand to share info about their organization and how it serves the community. Ages 18+ Registration required.
The Garfield Center for the Arts is pleased to announce audition dates for the fall comedy Clue On Stage by Lynn, Foster, Price, and Rustin. Auditions will be held inside the theatre, at 210 High Street in Chestertown, on Saturday, July 24th at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27th, and Thursday, July 29th, both at 6:30… Continue Reading The Garfield Center presents Clue: On Stage – OPEN AUDITIONS
Spend a peaceful afternoon with our herd of horses at the beautiful Airy Hill Stables.Together we’ll enjoy the sounds of nature, horses, dogs, birds and some singing bowls! You’ll have quality time and plenty of hands-on interactions with a few of the 20 equine residents here at the farm. You’ll learn a bit about their… Continue Reading Heart To Heart With Horses
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles/#sthash.Yp8lxOvf.dpuf
Throughout July, The Artists' Gallery will feature Evie Baskin's new series- "Inspirations on the Shore." With limited access to others during the pandemic, the artist began to notice pockets of beauty and life springing up around her. Her first work for this show was inspired when driving home after being vaccinated and seeing Highland Longhorn… Continue Reading "Inspirations on the Shore"
Downtown Chestertown's Annual Sidewalk Sale! Fun For the Whole Family!! Bargains galore Restaurant specials Live Music Free Popcorn See Less
Illustrator/writer duo Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson return to KCPL to dazzle us with their latest picture book, Sunrise Summer, and their Cookie Chronicles chapter book series. Limited free copies while supplies last.
Run for Wine at the Amazing Crow Vineyard! NEW IN 2021 — 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… Continue Reading Run the Vineyards – Crow 5k
We had hoped to bring live concert music back to Kent County in August 2021, but, though the COVID-19 situation is improving, it is not yet possible for us to responsibly and successfully hold a two-week orchestral event with musicians who travel from far and wide to be here. Therefore, the NMF Board of Directors… Continue Reading National Music Festival – 10th Anniversary Season
Join us at Worton Park on August 3rd 6-8 PM for a Youth vs Law Enforcement Kickball game, complete with refreshments and giveaways!
Test your knowledge of fantastic beasts from Harry Potter at this fast-paced trivia event. Play on your own or with a team! Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 places. Ages 13-17.
Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails! Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a relaxing evening storytime for grown-ups! Create a simple craft while having a short story read to you. Please register! Adults only.
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles
Our annual 10-minute play festival returns! Three weekends! July 23 – Aug 8 Fridays/Saturdays @ 8PM Sundays @ 2PM For tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/short-attention-span-theatre-tickets-160030967933 The Garfield Center for the Arts has been hard at work rehearsing the 10-minute plays that make up this summer’s installment of our annual Short Attention Span Theatre. Also known as… Continue Reading The Garfield Center presents Short Attention Span Theatre
College Boot Camp 2021 This is open to RISING SENIORS at Kent County High School. You'll get a head start on the college process! Register - https://forms.gle/PsApvKZ36mFwjY8a8 • Write college essay • Meet college students • Start the Common Application • Financial Aid information • Three options: Goucher (Aug 3) & Wash College (Aug 5)… Continue Reading College Boot Camp 2021
The WC-ALL Fall 2021 Showcase will be held at 4 pm Tuesday, August 10 at Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts on the WC Campus. Instructors will be present to discuss their courses, and registration will also be available. Nineteen courses are offered . Deadline to register is August 18. See for the… Continue Reading Washington College Academy of Life Long Learning
El Trompo, Recuerdos de mi patria (The Top, Memories of my homeland) was designed and painted by Fredy Granillo with assistance from Vanna Ramirez. The mural was commissioned by Roberto and Pamela Ortiz and Robert Ortiz Studios with additional funding by the Kent Cultural Alliance, the Chestertown Arts and Entertainment District, the Social Action Committee… Continue Reading August 10 RiverArts Salon: Chestertown's Newest Mural with Bob Ortiz and Fredy Granillo
Finding Light continues featuring Gallery Artists. MassoniArt will be open Friday - Saturday 11-3 and Sunday 11-2 without appointments and masks at your discretion. Please schedule appointments if you wish to come and enjoy the gallery privately. Happy to accommodate your schedule. Please email or call Carla Massoni at 410.778.7330 to schedule.
Take a peaceful hour for yourself to create this simple yet elegant turtle design. You'll have fun learning techniques to add unique doodles & some special effects. Enjoy the camaraderie of creating with like-minded souls. Suggested supplies include: * Paper * Thin black micron pen * A black Elegant Writer marker (must be this brand)… Continue Reading August 17: Zen Turtle with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)
The Kent County Parks & Recreation Community Discussion originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 27 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Chestertown Town Hall, 118 N. Cross Street, second floor. Please register at https://forms.gle/aM6iDA56kZrkxdSs9, hope to see you for a lively discussion about the amenities you would like to see in… Continue Reading Kent County Parks & Recreation Community Discussion
Does your candy cuisine reign supreme? Come to compete or spectate! Participants will create a variety of candy sushi rolls for the judges to consider on plating and presentation. Free books will be available for this special teen 2021 Tails and Tales Summer Reading Finale. Teen prize drawing winners will be named, but you don't… Continue Reading Iron Chef Candy Sushi Competition – Summer Reading Finale for Teens
This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High
This pottery course offers students a 6-week intensive workshop for intermediate level wheel throwing with a focus on form and design. Each week you will address new throwing techniques and finishing options. You will discuss aspects and approaches of scale, design, construction, and glazing throughout the process. If you are looking for a skills refresh… Continue Reading Summer 2021 Intermediate Wheel with Marilee Schumann
After a summer of reading and logging your minutes, now is your chance to turn those minutes into fantastic prizes. At this special one-night-only summer finale for adults, the total number of reading minutes you’ve logged this summer will be converted into KCPL Bucks – and the bidding will begin! Enjoy fun, friendly competition, excitement,… Continue Reading Marvelous Mystery Auction – Summer Reading Finale for Adults
Celebrate the end of the Tails & Tales Summer Reading program with by visiting with animals from Wildlife Adventures, including rabbits, reptiles, and more! All ages welcome.
Annual Celebration - LEGACY DAY Friday and Saturday Events. For more info visit https://garpost25.org/legacy-day-2021/
A RiverArts Salon is a place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun. Tuesday, August 24: The Power of Pastels - A Visit to Mary Pritchard's Garden & Studio Mary Pritchard is an accomplished local pastel artist & beloved instructor. Join her in her downtown Chestertown… Continue Reading August 24 – RiverArts Salon: The Power of Pastels – A Visit to Mary Pritchard’s Garden & Studio
NMF is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade is being held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August. July 22, 7-8 PM, featuresParker-Harley, associate professor of flute at the Univ. of South Carolina and an experienced orchestral soloist. She was a member of… Continue Reading FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival
Bookbag giveaway for all age groups (Elementary- High Schoolers)Food Trucks, vendors, dj , games , face painting and end of summer fun!!
Learn the secrets of great photography as dusk approaches in downtown Chestertown. You will walk the cobblestone streets, learning to capture images of this historic colonial riverside town. Kris is a fantastic teacher and professional photographer who will open your eyes to new possibilities. Bring your camera & wear your walking shoes!
The Washington College Concert Series presents the extraordinary voice of Broadway artist Bernard Dotson with Tracy Stark on piano. Bernard has been seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, Chicago, Imaginary Friends, Sweet Smell Of Success, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime. Individual tickets are $20 (adults) and $15 (non-WC College Students /… Continue Reading The Washington College Concert Series – Broadway Artist, Bernard Dotson with Tracy Stark, Piano
Who wants to make Mozz?Join us at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen at 11:00am on Saturday September 4th and then we'll walk down to the Chestertown Farmer's Market and pick up fresh milk from Nice Farms and have a chance to chat with Farmer Bob about what makes their milk so good. We'll bring back… Continue Reading Mozzarella Cheesemaking Class
National Music Festival audience favorite and acclaimed guitarist Camilo Carrara will perform a special free online Zoom concert live from Brazil on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. To register for the free concert, visit www.nationalmusic.us.
Please plan to join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 8:45-9:30 AM for a Prayer Service of Remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We will begin at 8:46 AM, the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center, with the ringing of the church bell thirty… Continue Reading PRAYER SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
An extensive Kent County Volunteer Fair will be held on Saturday, Sep. 11, from 9am-12, adjacent to the Chestertown Farmers Market on High Street in Chestertown in the vicinity of the Garfield Center. An impressive number of local non-profit service groups meet countless health, educational, social and cultural needs in greater Kent County. The event… Continue Reading Kent County Volunteer Fair
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs
Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District's FALL ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, restaurants and two pop- up venues at the BANK (211 High St) and the GARFIELD (210 High St. For information email chestertownae@gmail.com or call the Kent Cultural Alliance at 410-778-3700 Participating Venue… Continue Reading Chestertown A&E Fall Art Walk
Tickets on sale now - https://www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevent/chestertown-jazz-festival-25th-anniversary/ Schedule Thursday 9th: Jazz at The Mainstay in Rock Hall Friday 10th: Gala Cocktail Party & Concert in the Festival Tent, WiImer Park (tickets $40) The Bratcher Project Special performance by The Sholbertshire Quintet Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails Saturday 11th: An Afternoon in Wilmer Park of Fabulous Jazz featuring… Continue Reading 25th Annual Chestertown Jazz Festival
Registration is open! Children 12 and under are FREE, 13+ pre-registration through Sept. 11, 5 p.m. is $10. Day-of registrations are $20. First 250 registrants get a free commemorative shirt plus color pack! Don't miss the jamboree directly following the race. Want to have a resource table? Email us -- kentgoespurplee@gmail.com. Kent Goes Purple is… Continue Reading 5K Color Fun Run and Jamboree!
Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 7 @ 6:30pm Thursday, September 9 @ 6:30pm Sunday, September 12 @ 2:00pm Tech Week & Performance Dates (mandatory): Tech Week – Sunday, November 28-Thursday, December 2, call times TBA Performances – 3 Weekends, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Opening December 3 & Closing December 19, call times… Continue Reading Shrek: The Musical – OPEN AUDITIONS at the Garfield
Lacto-fermentation is one of the most important food processing technologies our ancestors ever created! This VIRTUAL class will cover the basics of lacto-fermentation including: - Sourcing high-quality ingredients and essential fermentation equipment for your kitchen, - The basics of lacto-fermented vegetables, - Recipe development and execution, - Prepping vegetables, scaling ingredients, initiating and controlling fermentation,… Continue Reading Fun with Fermentation
Former Federal Communications Commission Chair Al Sikes joins us to discuss today’s political climate within the framework of his book, Current Leads Leaders Follow. Al’s column for The Chestertown Spy frequently draws on thoughts and reflections from this book, his most recent publication. Join us to hear his latest insights on what America’s political future… Continue Reading Learn at Lunch—Washington College Academy of Life Long Learning
This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High
Friday, September 17, 2021 7:30 p.m. Parker Ramsay is an internationally known recitalist and recording artist, both as an organist and harpist. He holds degrees from King's College, Cambridge, where he served as Organ Scholar, the Oberlin College Conservatory, and Julliard. This is his second appearance on Emmanuel Concerts. www.parkerramsay.com Ticket Required - $20 at… Continue Reading Emmanuel Church Concert – Parker Ramsay, Organist
We all love bacon, but bacon is so misunderstood. We think bacon is unhealthy and consider it a “cheat” food. True, most of the bacon in the grocery store is a product of the modern meat industry, is loaded with nitrates and preservatives, and is full of water to so that it weighs more and… Continue Reading Makin' Bacon
Sultana’s Annual Gala, originally scheduled for Sept 18, 2021, has been postponed to May 14, 2022. After a Covid-induced break in 2020 and 2021, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Annual Gala is back for 2022. Sultana’s Gala is a party with a mission – raising $100,000+ each year to support the Foundation’s work. You can look… Continue Reading POSTPONED – Sultana Education Foundation’s Annual Gala
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles/#sthash.Yp8lxOvf.dpuf
Going Purple Together Friday, September 24, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. www.midshorebehavioralhealth.org/gpt https://fb.me/e/3Ulz0Ka7w Join your neighbors and community at the second annual Mid-Shore Going Purple Together gathering in Idlewild Park on Friday, September 24. Enjoy a live DJ, virtual reality, a teen-created hip-hop time capsule, local African American history exhibit, Zumba, an art show and… Continue Reading Going Purple Together
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles
No experience necessary! Open to all ages (children under 14 will need adult assistance) You will be hand building an oval or rectangular serving plate approximately 14" x 8". A slab of clay will be provided as well as a form and many items to imprint texture. Please feel free to bring anything of special… Continue Reading September 26 One Day Clay Workshop: Leaf Platters with Wanda Brumwell
4 Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, & 28 Each day from 10 am to 12:30 pm Cost: $160 per participant Student level: Beginners welcome! 4 sessions of fun! Learn how to handle ACRYLICS in transparent & opaque methods. Experience the traditional canvas and the delightful flowing watercolor paper! We will cover composition, color relationships, subject… Continue Reading 4 Tuesdays in September: Vibrant Acrylic Painting with Christine O’Neill (in person at ArtsAlive!)
A talk by Dr. Lillian Gorman, University of Arizona This talk is to be held on Zoom. Pre-registration is required to recieve the event link by e-mail: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_orW_LUXtS9GVjdU42-162w This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs and the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
On First Friday, September 3, 2021, The Artists' Gallery will present "The Color of Water" featuring the work of Bonnie Howell. The ever changing surface of water has been a career long challenge for local artist Bonnie Howell. When preparing for this year's show at The Artists’ Gallery, the thought of transparency kept coming to… Continue Reading The Artists’ Gallery Opens “The Color of Water” by Bonnie Howell
Used Books, Games, DVDs and More! Thursday is members night. Not a member? Join that night for $10! The sale continues through the weekend: Friday -- 10:00-8:00 Saturday -- 10:00-3:00 Sunday -- 10:00-3:00 Box Day, $5 a box, specials half price
open by appointment Monica Jahan Bose's paintings, works on paper, performances, workshops, and installations are symbolic narratives that address issues that include climate change, women's issues, and racial justice. The sari is a recurring symbol in her work, standing in for herself, the female body, and women's place in the world. Water is also an… Continue Reading RENEW: Exhibition by Monica Jahan Bose
2021 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend Announcement The organizers of the Chestertown HP Festival Weekend regret to announce that the festival has been canceled for this year. Ordinarily, organizing volunteers and fundraising for the event would have started at the beginning of the year. With the ongoing pandemic and uncertainty of future health regulations it has… Continue Reading 2021 HP Fest – cancelled
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles/
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 10:30 - 1:00 pm on Saturdays, running from September 18th through to October 2nd. This pottery course offers students a 3-week workshop exploring intermediate and advanced level glazing techniques. Each week you will be introduced to new glazing options for your ceramic creations! IMPORTANT: The… Continue Reading September 18 Advanced Techniques: Glaze Camp
Come join us to learn how to make handmade tortillas entirely from scratch! We will begin by nixtamalizing (an ancient food processing technology) heirloom maize that we import from Oaxaca, Mexico to make nixtamal. Then we will rinse the nixtamal, practice grinding it both by hand on a stone mortar and then on a Molino… Continue Reading Hands-on Tortilla & Nixtamilization Class
Register your own pride and joy to compete for trophies, or just stroll the street to admire what other auto enthusiasts have brought to display, from custom hotrods to classic and antique beauties. Category prizes and food and beverage offerings contribute to a fun afternoon that welcomes all. Event is free to the public. A… Continue Reading Chestertown Car Show
Half Marathon & 5K to benefit KART, providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine activities for the special needs community. Both courses are USAFT certified. This is a TriState Events Ultimate Challenge Series Event. Race day registration will be available! Packet pickup starts at 8 a.m. and races start at 9 a.m. at Wilmer Park, Chestertown,… Continue Reading Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Used Books, Games, DVDs and More! Friday, October 1 -- 10:00-8:00 Saturday, October 2 -- 10:00-3:00 Sunday, October 3 -- 10:00-3:00 Box Day, $5 a box
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Chestertown intends to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application to the Maryland CDBG to assist Upper Shore Aging with a pass-through grant to replace the roof on their Senior Center on Schauber Road in Chestertown. In accordance with the requirements of the CDBG program the subrecipient… Continue Reading Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Sophie Kerr Endowment at Washington College. Advance registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuutpjguGtIk7RtrVHeoWsRqKbdAloFf Program description can be found at www.washcoll.edu/calendar
Looking to earn a competitive wage or supplement your income? Come work for Kent County Public Schools as a substitute! ON-SITE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: KENT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL 402 East Campus Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620 THURSDAY OCTOBER 7TH FROM 5-7 PM NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ALL SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PAPERWORK WILL BE PROVIDED.… Continue Reading KCPS Substitute Teachers Needed!
Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! - See more at: http://sultanaeducation.org/public-programs
Back in the Day Par-tay with live music, vendors, vaccines, and community resources. Don't miss it!
Join the Modern Stone Age Kitchen & Wildly Native for a delicious, nourishing, and enlightening farm-to-table meal. We have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind hyper seasonal, local dinner that celebrates the unique terroir of the Eastern Shore. Dine on a six-course meal in the open air surrounded by a picturesque field of wildflowers at… Continue Reading A Deconstructed Dinner
Written by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster, Eric Price, Sandy Rustin Directed by Brad Chaires It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well…dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs… Continue Reading The Garfield Center presents Clue: On Stage
September 11 - October 11 Opening Reception Saturday, September 11th, 11 am - 2 pm Artist Talk – Saturday, September 11th, 12 noon Collectors' Preview – September 4th-8th, by appointment October First Friday Reception October 1st, 5-7 pm Also featuring work by Michael Kahn, Katherine Cox, Rick Bisgyer and Shelley Robzen Gallery Hours: Thursday &… Continue Reading MassoniArt presents MARCY DUNN RAMSEY – Geometries
Join us for Fall Hayrides happening each Sunday in October! Grab a glass or mini bottle and hop on the hayride for a tour throughout the vineyard and farm. The hayrides will take off every 45 minutes. This is a wine focused tour, if you’d like to bring children please give us a call: 302-304-0551… Continue Reading October Fall Hayrides
Beginners Wheel Course DescriptionThis 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, trimming, and glazing clay into finished pieces. Class time and the encouraged Open Studio practice time will enable students to create at… Continue Reading October 11 Beginners Wheel with Chris Neiman
