CHESTERTOWN, MD—The Chestertown Car Show will cruise into the heart of downtown Chestertown on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., complete with judges’ awards and a beverage tent. The rain date for the event is Sunday, October 3. Sponsored by Main Street Chestertown, the show will display cars in and around Fountain […]
Continue ReadingThe Mainstay in Rock Hall MD is excited to welcome back bluegrass favorites The High and Wides Saturday July 31 at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 online/advance and $25 at the door. Information and ticket sales are available on the Mainstay’s website at www.facebook.com/mainstayrockhall and www.mainstayrockhall.org. The High and Wides return to The Mainstay LIVE […]
Continue ReadingA Town-Wide Family Event That You Won’t Forget! The Rock Hall Pirates and Wenches Weekend is Back in Port!! On the weekend of August 13-15, 2021,landlubbers and buccaneers, young and old, will once again set sail to Rock Hall, MD for the town’s FOURTEENTH “Best of the Bay” award winning, Pirates and Wenches Weekend! Come […]
Continue ReadingMuch of the economy of Maryland’s Eastern Shore is from agriculture. So it’s natural that County Fairs are a big part of life here. Beginning just after the 4th of July leading up to the Maryland State Fair (Aug 26 – Sep 6), and a few after, it’s fair season. I have been part of […]
Continue ReadingSeven books published in 2020 by the country’s most prominent historians have been named finalists for the George Washington Prize. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in October. Chestertown, MD – Seven books published in 2020 by the country’s most prominent historians have been named finalists for the George Washington Prize. The annual […]
Continue ReadingThe Mainstay in Rock Hall MD is excited to announce that it will be opening for live in person concerts beginning July 12, 2021 with Mainstay favorite Joe Holt joined by guitarist Steve Herberman. Tickets are $12. Information and ticket sales are available on the Mainstay’s website at www.facebook.com/mainstayrockhall and www.mainstayrockhall.org. After a year of […]
Continue ReadingThe Garfield Center for the Arts is calling for play and musical titles for consideration for production in its 2022 season. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who have an interest in directing specific titles, as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. All proposals must […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 ReadingWhen one thinks of the history of Town on the Chester, Chestertown, it’s usually its Colonial History. It also has a touch of Civil War history, or more precisely Post Civil War. George Vickers was one of Kent County’s most prominent citizens. In early 1868 he was selected by the Maryland Legislature as a US […]
Continue ReadingThe Garfield Center for the Arts is passionately committed to the safety of its patrons, volunteers and staff. The GCA thanks you for your understanding and support! THE GARFIELD CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ COMMITMENT: Common areas (bathrooms, box office, concessions, etc) will be cleaned and sanitized prior to the building opening to the public before […]
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