Artistic Director Alexis Ward’s excitement is heartfelt. “I’m thrilled to share ‘A Feast of Carols’ with our community. The beautiful arrangements of these traditional carols bring a new, vibrant energy to melodies that people have cherished for centuries. It’s a joy to celebrate these timeless tunes in such a fresh and exciting way.” Chestertown concerts […]
Continue ReadingOn Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Kent School will host its Eighth Annual Empty Bowls event to benefit The Kent County Food Pantry. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level. Guests enjoy a variety of homemade soups and breads with the […]
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Kent County Public Library is pleased to welcome Robert Bell to the Eastern Shore of Maryland as he assumes the role of Executive Director at the library. Prior to arriving in Kent County, Robert worked in both academic and public libraries around the United States and abroad in China and Thailand for a total of […]
Continue ReadingThe 2024 Community Health & Wellness Expo will be held Thursday, October 17th from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Kent County Family YMCA, 200 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD. With over 50 vendors, expert speakers, live entertainment and refreshments, this free event serves to educate and inspire healthy living and wellness for all by offering: […]
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Join RiverArts with the grand opening of their exhibition at our Oktoberfest-themed celebration on Friday 5-7 PM in the Gallery to meet the tour artists, shop an exclusive selection of their works, and enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired treats. The Tour offers visitors a preview of the work from over 50 artists participating in the self-guided RiverArts Studio […]
Continue ReadingShoreRivers is thrilled to announce that it has received a three-year grant from the Robert F. Schumann Foundation to support its River-Friendly Yards program. ShoreRivers’ River-Friendly Yards program combines community education with hands-on, roots-in-the-ground restoration planting projects. With this generous funding, ShoreRivers will be able to activate more planting projects with more communities, and provide […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, Maryland The Chestertown Rotary Club is hosting its seventh annual “Soup & Sip” event at the Chester River Yacht and County Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road, in Chestertown, October 26, 2024 from Noon to 3:00 pm. This popular fundraising event will benefit the “One School, One Book Program for Galena Elementary School. It features […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD Steven Lucas, MD, and Agnes Galiano, RN, team members of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Emergency Department, were recently honored as “EveryDay Heroes.” The award was presented by a local realtor, Cindy Genther, of Rock Hall, Md, who nominated them through a contribution to the University of Maryland Chester River […]
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CHESTERTOWN Children’s author/illustrator team Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are bringing the second phase of their national literacy access and awareness initiative Busload of Books to H.H. Garnet Elementary School, the first step of an ongoing partnership with Kent County Public Schools in which the duo will visit each of the district’s three elementary schools […]
Continue ReadingMassoniArt is proud to announce its latest exhibition, “On Beauty,” a compelling showcase of diverse works from celebrated regional and national artists. The exhibition opened on Friday, September 14, 2024, and continues until October 12. Visit MassoniArt on October 4 First Friday and meet some of the featured artists. “On Beauty” explores the concept of […]
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