Dreading another season of canned Christmas music? Fear not. Inspired by genre-bending artists like Chris Thile and The Piano Guys; Front Porch Orchestra is giving six Delmarva-area performances of their crown jewel: 17 movements of Pytor Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet played bar-for-bar on banjo, violin, viola, two guitars, string bass and percussion. In lieu of dancers, […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Historical Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination using the 2019 guidelines. Nominations are due November 9, 2018. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage […]
Continue ReadingPrevention Week began on October 7,2018 coinciding with the beginning of the fall wildfire season in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents throughout the state to take precautions as the changing foliage increases the risks of wildland fires spreading through brush and forests. Wildfires occur every month in Maryland, but peak in […]
Continue ReadingCambridge – Governor Larry Hogan, together with state and local officials and community leaders, applauded the decision by World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) to extend Dorchester County’s license to host IRONMAN Maryland an additional five years. The extension – which returns the event to Dorchester from 2019 through 2023 – was announced by Governor Hogan in […]
Continue Reading1. Join fellow film lovers on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore this October at the Chesapeake Film Festival, where great stories begin. Our exciting festival runs from October 11-October 14 this year. 2. We have something for everyone: A gala opening night about – and with – food from the Shore; investigations into pressing social issues; […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the 2018-2019 public oyster harvest season will open Oct. 1 and run through March 31, 2019. Opening month is reserved for divers and watermen using patent and shaft tongs, as well as recreational oystering. During the season, recreational oyster harvesting is open to any Maryland resident and does […]
Continue ReadingThe Eastern Shore’s only annual weekend of independent films draws local and national film makers and audiences of film enthusiasts to view juried films, engage in panel discussions in Easton, St. Michaels and Cambridge. October 11-14, 2018 Easton, MD – The 2018 Chesapeake Film Festival expands its presence in Cambridge, MD at two venues: Dorchester […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2018-2019 trapping season at several wildlife management areas on the Eastern Shore. For each location, the individual with the highest bid will be awarded annual trapping privileges for the chosen site. Bidding for specific locations is done through different locations with different deadlines, […]
Continue ReadingThe Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Heritage Awards to recognize and celebrate those individuals and organizations within the community that have helped to preserve and promote Dorchester County’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. The nomination deadline has been extended to September 17, 2018. The annual Heritage […]
Continue ReadingAs the threat of possible bad weather for the upcoming weekend due to Hurricane Florence organizations are cancelling and rescheduling events. * Kent County – Kent Island High School Football game reschedule to a day earlier, now on Thursday September 13th. The Go Purple event is now scheduled for Friday September 28th when Kent hosts […]
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