Chestertown, MD – The fourth concert of Sumner Hall’s musical series featuring African American Legacy in Blues, Jazz and Gospel is this coming Friday, March 1,2019. The Winter Blues are among us but you can chase away those blues with Guy Davis,”Ambassador of the Blues.” Davis is the the eldest child and the only son […]
Continue ReadingChestertown — As the new year begins, so do new hours for the Bordley History Center. The Bordley History Center, home to the Historical Society of Kent County, is located at the corner of High and Cross Streets in Chestertown’s Historic District. New hours are: Beginning April 6, First Friday in April, Thursdays and Fridays […]
Continue ReadingChestertown The annual RiverArts Members’ Show, which opened January 2, 2018 highlights the quality and diversity of our arts community. Curators Marti Hawkins and Linda Kramer encouraged artists to submit one or two of their favorite pieces of art in any medium. The exhibit includes photography, paintings, pastels, ceramics, fiber art (wearable and decorative), paper, […]
Continue ReadingChestertown – The After School Enrichment Program runs for eight weeks and is designed for first through fifth graders. The program, which is limited to 10 students per class, is led by Elizabeth Healy and additional instructors. Themed art activities and lessons incorporating science and social studies experience, field trips, theatre arts, non-competitive games, movement […]
Continue ReadingThe Garfield Center for the Arts is currently accepting and reviewing applications for two part time positions; a Development Director and Production Assistant. Those interested should send cover letters and a resume to thogans@garfieldcenter.org. Production Assistant: Part time position / 10-20 hours per week / stipend payment of $200 every two weeks Position will report […]
Continue ReadingShore Shakespeare Our First Second Show! The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It a comedy by Don Nigro directed by Earl Lewin January 11th – 20th, 2019 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm Sundays at 3:00 pm The Garfield Center for the Arts Chestertown, Maryland General Admission $15 “Being the Record of One Company’s Attempt […]
Continue ReadingEasy listening and classical aren’t words always found together. But music that’s easy on the ears is the goal of Kassia Music, an ensemble that will perform in the National Music Festival’s RESONANCE series in Chestertown Sunday afternoon, January 13, 2019 at St. Paul’s Church, Kent, 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd. “The idea is to play […]
Continue ReadingChestertown – Imagine you are shipwrecked on a desert island, but thank goodness you happen to have your favorite CD and a solar-powered player. What music would you most love to have with you? That’s the premise of the Chester River Chorale’s 2019 Spring concert, Desert Island Disc: Music You Can’t Live Without. If you […]
Continue ReadingChestertown – Tasteful, Inspired, Creative, Affordable and Original; these words best describe the range of fine art and crafts that are available at the RiverArts Holiday Show and Sale, open now through December 30. Every year these guidelines serve the customer well as RiverArts artists offer some 1,000 items that are beautifully hand-crafted, unique, and […]
Continue ReadingChestertown’s second annual Dickens of a Christmas weekend, happening December 7-9 in the historic downtown district, promises non-stop entertainment, authentic British foods, hand-crafted gifts, a holiday house tour, and a Victorian streetscape that transports visitors back to 1840s London. A fundraising preview party, Ebenezer’s Soiree, will fill The Bank, 211 High Street, with Victorian holiday […]
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