It is not widely known that TV’s Columbo first originated as a character in the play “Prescription: Murder,” by William Link & Richard L. Levinson. The play never made it to Broadway – it was first performed at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco on January 2, 1962, and ran on tour for 25 weeks […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD – Due to an unforeseen construction event, mammography equipment at the Eleanor and Ethel Leh Women’s Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is non-operational. University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is in the process of replacing the mammography machine with new, state-of-the-art equipment. While the new mammography machine is being acquired […]
Continue ReadingChester River Health Foundation (CRHF) recently elected Chestertown native Kristen Owen to its board of directors for a three-year term. Chester River Health Foundation raises funds to enhance excellence in health care at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Owen, a vice president at Chesapeake Bank and Trust, is deeply rooted in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chestertown Rotary Club presents their second annual “Spring Fling” event at The Chester River Yacht and County Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road in Chestertown, March 18, 2023 starting at 5:30pm. Guests will enjoy an evening’s entertainment including a sumptuous buffet dinner, a roving magician, music and dancing, as well as a silent auction. This […]
Continue ReadingThe Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome three new members to its board of directors: Melissa Haber, Andrew Lane, and Thaddeus Moore. All three new members were elected to serve a three year term, starting this month. Melissa Haber, the Chief Financial Officer for the Gunston School, brings a wealth of experience […]
Continue ReadingFebruary is just around the corner, and with it The Mainstay will kick-off its 2023 concert calendar. Some of your favorites will return (like Chuck Redd and Deanna Bogart), as well as some of Matt Mielnick’s idols (like John Jorgenson – one of the finest guitar players I’ve ever seen). Here’s the list: February 10 (Fri) Chuck […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, February 11th, 2023 12pm-8pm the Frederick Douglass “Day of Acknowledgement” celebration will include live musical performances by Dell Foxx Company Band, a Frederick Douglass reenactor, educational programming, keynote speakers, and more. “This celebration will illuminate the role of African Americans in the history of the Eastern Shore and their contributions.” says Bayside H.O.Y.A.S., […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, Maryland – The Chestertown Rotary Club is again hosting its “Soup & Sip” event at The Kitchen at The Imperial at 208 High Street in Chestertown, on October 22, 2022 from Noon to 3:00 pm. This popular fundraising event, now in its fifth year and will benefit the “One School, One Book Program for […]
Continue ReadingZack Kelleher, Sassafras Riverkeeper This summer, thanks to grant funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Cornell Douglas Foundation, ShoreRivers purchased two pieces of scientific monitoring equipment that significantly improve our ability to predict and monitor toxic algal blooms in real time, facilitating much faster sharing of results with the community. We are hoping […]
Continue ReadingFrom modern cult comedy to the classically familiar to the pomp and pageantry of a beloved Disney classic, the Garfield Center’s exciting 2023 season will provide audiences with all the feels we expect from live theatre. The new season opens February 10, 2023, with Psycho Beach Party by Charles Busch. Performances will run weekends until […]
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