Bluegrass at its best

Come see the Patuxent Partners

June 4, 2011 

at 8pm

 

Prince Theatre, Chestertown

 

 "In the world of bluegrass music, the high lonesome sound never goes out of style."
 When a great traditional band hits the stage with power and authenticity, the audience really pays attention.

 The Patuxent Partners command such attention wherever they perform. Since 1975, the Patuxent Partners have brought their exciting brand of bluegrass music to festivals, dances, concerts, and special events throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
  Tickets: $10 / $5 for students with ID
  Check out the band at http://www.patuxentpartners.com/ 

http://www.princetheatre.org/



Paddling on Tuckahoe Creek

Guided Canoe Trip at

Tuckahoe State Park

 

Monday, May 30

6pm – 8pm

 

Tuckahoe State Park

 

 Guided Canoe Trip at Tuckahoe State Park Monday, 6 p.m. Join park staff for an entertaining and educational canoe trip up Tuckahoe Creek. 

 Trip will depart from the boathouse.

 Reservations are required.

 $10 for adults/$8 for youth ages 14 and under.

 

Contact: (410) 820-1668

Tuckahoe State Park

13070 Crouse Mill Road

Ridgely, Maryland

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

 

Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack

Memorial Day

Free Skipjack Sails!

 

Monday, May 30

12pm – 4pm

 

Long Wharf, Cambridge

 

 Enjoy free short sails on the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. Sponsored by the Nathan Foundation.  

 Free sails will be offered at noon, 1, 2 & 3 p.m. First come, first served - no reservations will be accepted for this event.

 Visitors may sign up for the sails at the boat beginning at 11 a.m.

526 Poplar St

Cambridge, Maryland 21613

410-228-7141

http://www.skipjack-nathan.org/

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

 

Ridgely Lions Club

Ridgely Strawberry Festival

Sunday, May 29

10am – 5pm

 

Martin Sutton Park, Ridgely

 

 Head to Ridgely for strawberries galore, with fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake and other delectable treats!

 This day is fun for the whole family, with games for kids, a parade, live entertainment, crafts and exhibits.

 FREE!

 

Martin Sutton Park,

Route 480 & Park Ave

Ridgely, Maryland

ridgelylions@verizon.net

http://www.ridgelylions.org/

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

 

Easton High School's Drama Club

"All Because of Agatha"

May 27, 28, 29, 2011

Historical Society Auditorium, Easton

 

 Easton High School’s Drama Club presents Jonathan Troy’s comedy, “All Because of Agatha.” Under the direction of Richard A, Vitanovec, Easton High School students bring this comedy to life.
 The enchanting tale begins with Duff O'Hara (Jacob Mueller) and his wife, Joan (Molly Wilson), who are interested in buying an old house in historic Salem, Massachusetts. They soon learn that a woman named Agatha Forbes (Katie Reed), who was accused and burned for being a witch, haunts the house once a year.

 

Show dates are:

Friday, May 27 performance at 7pm

Saturday, May 28 “Dinner and a Show” (dinner starting at 6pm and the performance at 7pm)

Sunday, May 29 performance at 7pm

 Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults.

 Dinner tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults (menu includes baked chicken, salad, vegetable, potato, and dessert). Catering is provided by Old Mill Deli.

 Advance dinner tickets are preferred. Tickets are also available for the Saturday night show without the dinner.
 Tickets can be purchased in advance at Old Mill Deli, Easton High School, Crackerjacks or by calling Marci Leach at 410-829-9811. www.tourtalbot.org

Richardson Maritime Museum

Maritime Fair

Saturday, May 28

7:30am – 2pm

 

Ruark Boatworks, Cambridge

 

 Featuring a flea market with gear for boating, sailing, fishing, hunting (no weapons), crabbing, oystering, boat building, and accessories. And a used boat corral.

 Plus Eastern Shore crafts with maritime art, decoys, buoys, models, and more.

 In addition, there will be a food and bake sale, music, fun and games for children, and more.
 All happening at the Ruark Boatworks, Maryland Avenue and Hayward Street in Cambridge.
Richardson Maritime Museum

410-221-1871

401 High Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

http://www.richardsonmuseum.org/

gtaylor@richardsonmuseum.org

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

Celebrating history

Chestertown Tea
Party Festival

May 27–29, 2011

 Celebrating colonial resistance to British rule, Chestertown, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, will hold its Annual Tea Party Festival Saturday, May 28, 2011. A Cocktail party will be held Friday, May 27, 2011. 
 All Festival events take place along the Chester River and in the historic district of 18th-century Chestertown, Maryland.
 There will be a parade at 10 am on High Street Saturday morning. Also, there will be live demonstrations of colonial life, a dramatic historic reenactment, over 100 vendors of colonial craftsmanship and local musicians and food.
There is no admission charge to the Festival.

Schedule:
Friday, 6-8pm;
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
www.chestertownteaparty.com
http://www.kentcounty.com/

Baltimore Bicycling Club

29th Annual Kent
County Spring Fling

May 27 - 30, 2011

Washington College, Chestertown

  Join the Baltimore Bicycling Club and enjoy 4 days cycling the roads of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore. Rides of 11 to 100 miles meander along flat to rolling roads through rural towns and along scenic rivers.

 Only 70 miles from Baltimore/DC, 50 miles from Philadelphia and 140 miles from New York, we stay on the campus of Washington College, located in the historic port town of Chestertown Maryland.

 Award winning cuisine, dessert and cordial parties, dancing and great music will round out your perfect bicycling experience.

Washington College

Chestertown, Maryland 

Frank Anders

kentcountyspringfling@gmail.com

http://www.baltobikeclub.org/

http://www.kentcounty.com/

Academy Art Museum

Arts Express Trip

Saturday, May 28

"Follies"
Kennedy Center
1:30 pm performance

 This new Kennedy Center production of one of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's greatest works, "Follies" is said to be the finest song and dance production created about the world of song and dance.
Winner of seven Tony® Awards, "Follies" echoes the songs, exuberance, and romance of the lively vaudevillian days between the two World Wars.

Cost: $120, Non-members $155
Reservations required.
http://www.academyartmuseum.org/

For ages 2-11 years old

Sneaker Creeper Foot

Race for Kids

Friday, May 27

5:30pm – 6:30pm

 

Washington College's Roy Kirby Stadium

 

 It's the 23rd Annual Sneaker Creeper Foot Race for Kids!

 This foot race is for children ages 2-11 years old. Each age group has their own race from a 75yd dash to a 1 mile run.

 The race registration fee includes a t-shirt, participant ribbon and kids meal for all pre-registered runners. The cost is $12 before May 27 and $18 on race day.

 All proceeds will benefit the H.H. Garnett Elementary School.

Washington College

Roy Kirby Stadium

Kiki Jones

410-778-4179

loverslane5@verizon.net

www.sneakercreeper.org

www.kentcounty.com

 

Not your usual student jazz band

Capital Focus Jazz Band

Sunday, May 22

4pm – 6pm

 

The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall

 

 The Capital Focus Jazz Band is not your usual student jazz band. Performing with them is 10 year old trumpet prodigy Geoffrey Gallante (see him on Youtube).

 They have performed for the President and other dignitaries at the White House, the Capitol, the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian, at Preservation Hall in New Orleans and at jazz clubs and festivals in New York, North America, and Europe.

 Call for reservations. Tickets are $15. The Mainstay 5753 Main Street, Rock Hal 410-639-9133.

http://www.mainstayrockhall.org/

http://www.kentcounty.com/

Take a Sunday run!

Island Dog Jog

5k run/1k walk

Sunday, May 22

8:30am – 12pm

 

Island Dog Park, Stevensville

 

 1st Annual Island Dog Jog 5k run/1k walk Run or walk with your dog!

 This race will benefit Island Dog Park and Queen Anne’s County Animal Services.

 There will also be vendors in the park during and after the race selling unique and fun dog merchandise. Animal Services will have dogs availalble for adoption.

 This will be fun for the entire family and will benefit two great causes!

Island Dog Park

200 White Pine Lane

Stevensville, MD

http://www.qac.org/

http://www.queenannesanimalservices.com/

Academy Art Museum

Special Trunk Show and Sale
Sylvia Gottwald: Cultured Designs

Friday, May 20
2:30 - 6 pm

 This special trunk show will feature the work of Sylvia Gottwald.
 The exhibition, Sylvia Gottwald: Cultured Designs, is on display at the Museum through May 22, 2011. Cultured Designs showcases a cross section of materials and forms created over the last 10 years of Gottwald’s career as a jewelry designer.
  Because Gottwald is sensitive to ecology and the sustainability of marine life, she incorporates only those shells and pearls that can be gathered from sustainable farms, including the non-endangered abalone, paua and Turbo Marmoratus shells from the Far East.
 While many viewers will admire the beauty and elegance of her work, it is also hoped that her work will draw additional attention to the plight of the sensitive ecology of the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay and overall world. 
http://www.academyartmuseum.org/

Kent Island Heritage Society

Kent Island Day

Saturday, May 21

10am – 5pm

 

Downtown Historic Stevensville

Queen Anne's County Maryland

 

 Kent Island Day is sponsored by the Kent Island Heritage Society. This event commemorates the founding of Kent Island in 1631. Displays, activities and crafts are presented which demonstrate Kent Island's Heritage. Located in Downtown Historic Stevensville.

http://www.historicqac.org/

http://www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/

http://www.visitmaryland.org/

 

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Playmakers' Summer
Camp 2011

July 5 - August 6
Chestertown, Maryland

 Summer Camp at the Prince Theatre is provided for youth in two different age groups. The program runs 5 weeks, culminating in an original final production that includes all participants.

Mondays - Thursdays
Ages 8-10: 10am - 12pm
Ages 11-15: 2pm - 5pm

Fridays
Ages 8-10: 10am - 2pm
Ages 11-15: 1pm - 5pm

Final Production
Friday, August 5 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 6 @ 3pm

 Please contact Hester for registration information at 410-810-2060 or hester@princetheatre.org
http://www.princetheatre.org/

Senior Celebration at Sailwinds!

17th Annual

Senior Celebration

 

May 19, 2011

9 am - 3 pm

Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care

 Senior Celebration is an educational, informative, fun event with a variety of live entertainment all day. Shelley Abbott will emcee. There will be vendors with give-a-ways, door prizes, Eastern Shore food priced right (including a crab cake sandwich for $5), free tours of Historic Cambridge, white elephant sale, yard sale, Health Screenings sponsored by Shore Health, and more.
 Call 410-228-0190 for more information. All proceeds benefit Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care.
 Sailwinds Park, Hayward Street, Cambridge MD. FREE Admission. Open to the Public.
http://www.pleasantday.com/
http://www.tourdorchester.org/

Academy Art Museum Lecture

The BP Deepwater Horizon

Oil Spill

The Impact in the Gulf

With Don Boesch

Monday, May 16, 6 pm

 

 Dr. Boesch is one of seven members of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. He will share the Commission’s recommendations and explore the larger impacts of fossil fuel consumption on coastal ecosystems.

 The lecture is sponsored by Town Creek Foundation and The Horn Point Laboratory. Dr. Boesch is president of the University of Maryland, Center for Environmental Sciences.

 The Academy Art Museum presents this lecture in partnership with the Horn Point Laboratory.

 Free. Reservation required.

 Call 410-822-2787 to register.

http://www.academyartmuseum.org/lectures.html

Kayaking on new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Sultana Projects'

Blue Heron Paddle

Saturday, May 14

10am – 12:30pm

Sassafras River - Foxhole Road Public Landing

  Join Sultana Projects' staff naturalists for an incredible kayak paddle on the National Park Service's new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. They've scheduled four paddles this year - each to coincide with a unique seasonal natural event on the Chesapeake.

 Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need to bring is lunch and your binoculars.

 $25 per person / no children under 12.

Sharon Burritt

410-778-5954

sburritt@sultanaprojects.org

http://www.sutanaprojects.org/ 

http://www.kentcounty.com/ 

Academy Art Museum Lecture

1861: The Civil War Awakening

Thursday, May 12, 6 pm

$35 Members; $40 Non-members. Reservations required.
 

 Adam Goodheart is the Director of the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of The American Experience at Washington College. Goodheart is a noted historian, travel essayist, and critic whose work appears frequently in the National Geographic, and Smithsonian, as well as the Washington Post.

 Most recently he has been writing articles for a series in the New York Times entitled Disunion, marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Check out Goodheart’s recent interview in the new online publication Talbot Spy.

 Goodheart will speak about the first year of the Civil War and sign copies of his new book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, which will be available for purchase.
 Reserve your seat now!

http://academyartmuseum.org/lectures.html

At the Bay Bridge Marina

Chesapeake Bay

Wine Festival

Saturday, May 14, 2011 

Sunday, May 15, 2011

The Bay Bridge Marina, Kent Island

  Join in for this annual event featuring the finest wines in the area, local food, artisans and live entertainment all with the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

 This years event will be held at a new location, The Bay Bridge Marina, Kent Island (410)739-6943.
 This year's festival benefits: The Arundel House of Hope, Special Olympics of Maryland and the Foundation for Community Partnerships.

Wine Tasters

1 Day Pass $30 per ticket in advance $35 per ticket at the door 2 Day Pass $45 per ticket in advance $50 per ticket at the door Must present ID to enter.

http://www.chesapeakebaywinefestival.org/

www.qac.org

Doggie treats at Sailwinds!

Fun Dog Show

 

Saturday, May 14

9am – 2pm

 

Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge

 

 The Fun Dog Show includes a Grand Parade, plus 18 show classes including dog looking most like owner, best costume, best groomed, and dog that likes the judge the most.

 Plus people food and doggie treats, raffle drawings, demonstrations, and much more.

 $5 to enter each class. Dogs must be at least six months old to enter.

 Registration begins at 9am.

 Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge, Maryland. Rain or shine.

 Proceeds benefit Dorchester County Humane Society and Christ Church. For more information and registration forms, call Christ Church at 410-228-3161.

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

 

Spend the day in Galena!

Galena Dogwood Festival

 

Saturday, May 14

9am – 5pm

 

Galena, Maryland

 

 Parade at 10 a.m. Baby Contest, Crafts, Demonstrations, Exhibits and an Amusement Park. Family Oriented Magic, Mime, Story Telling, Song and Dance, Juggling and ‘Monkey Business.’ Food.

 From the North County Branch of the Library storybook characters will jump out of books to walk in the parade.

Don Othoson

410-708-8314

donaldo2@verizo​n.net

 

also,

 

Bubble Show for Dogwood Days

 

Saturday, May 14

1pm – 2pm

  

Galena Library

 

 Join your friends at the Galena Library branch for bubble fun! Be encased in a giant bubble! See smoke bubbles! And more!

www.galenamd.com/dogwoodfestival/index.html

http://www.kentcounty.com/

 

 

 

Church Hill Theatre

Auditions for "Ravenscroft"

May 13 7pm – 9pm

May 14 9am to 11am

May 15 1pm to 3pm

  Church Hill Theatre will be holding auditions for the mystery thriller "Ravenscroft," by Don Nigro, Friday, May 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, May 14 from 9 am to 11 am, and Sunday, May 15 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The director of the production is Chestertown resident, CHT director and past Board member Earl Lewin.

 The cast includes 1 man and 5 women. The male character should be portrayed between 35 and 55 years old. Three women should be portrayed in a similar age bracket. One character is a 16 year old girl. One character is an older woman. It is not necessary for actors to be exactly these ages as long as they can play a character that is representative. The script is a sophisticated comedy and requires the ability to handle quick witty subtle dialogue. Those interested in auditioning should come prepared to do cold readings from the script.

 The performances of Ravenscroft are scheduled for weekends August 5 through August 21. For further information, call the CHT office at 410-758-1331 and all questions will be forwarded to the director. http://www.churchhilltheatre.org/

Live at the Mainstay

Red Molly

 

Thursday, May 12

7:30pm – 9:30pm

 

The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall

 

 Red Molly is a trio of young singer-songwrit​ers with a 2010 Top 25 Americana album (James), with gorgeous bluegrass/gospe​l harmonies, played on a variety of stringed instruments. Their heartfelt songs have delighted audiences at major festivals, clubs, theaters and performing arts centers across the country.

 They have a growing fan-base and an ever increasing group of admirers among critics, folk and Americana DJs and audiences far and wide.

 Call for reservations. Tickets are $15.

The Mainstay

5753 Main Street

Rock Hall

410-639-9133

http://www.mainstayrockhall.org/

http://www.kentcounty.com/

Bring your dogs!

Yappy Tails and Trails

Saturday, May 7

10am – 3pm

 

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

 

 The 2nd Annual Yappy Tails and Trails will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. The cost is $20/dog and $5 for each additional mutt and includes a T-shirt for you, a bandana for your dog and a doggie bag of treats.

 There will be a silent auction with something for everyone including a fishing trip, Longaberger baskets, wine & booze baskets, dog themed items, gift certificates and more. Dog demos thoughout the day will include the Eastern Shore Search & Rescue Dogs, Trainer Kelly Armstrong's tips on dog obedience and mobile veterinarian Janet Van Horn will answer questions on nutrition and toy selection.

 Vendors include food, art & jewelry, pet adoption agencies, kennels, groomers and a pet photo station.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

(410)827-6694

jwink@bayrestoration.org

http://www.bayrestoration.org/

http://www.qac.org/

 

Community yard sale in Easton

Treasure Sale at

Evergreen Cove

Saturday, May 7

7am – 1pm

Evergreen Cove’s Easton campus, Port Street

 The public is invited to Evergreen Cove’s Treasure Sale. This community yard sale will include gently used furniture, lawn and garden tools and supplies, art objects, art and craft supplies and equipment, housewares, books, DVDs and other items donated by Evergreen Cove’s members and friends.

 Proceeds of the sale will benefit the non-profit learning center. Evergreen Cove’s Easton campus, located next to the Londonderry Retirement Community just off the Easton by-pass on Port Street.

 For more information, call Evergreen Cove at 410-819-3395.

http://www.evergreencove.org/

http://www.tourtalbot.org/

QAC Historical Society to host

"Chesapeake Collectibles"

Screening

Saturday, May 7

5pm – 6pm

St. Paul's Church Hall, 301 S. Liberty Street, Centreville

 Queen Anne's County Historical Society will host a screening of Maryland Public Televisions's show "Chesapeake Collectibles" on Saturday, May 7.

 There will also be an exhibit entitled "Treasurers of Queen Anne's County." The event will be held at St. Paul's Church Hall, 301 S. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD, at 5 pm.

 There is no admission fee, and if you plan to attend, please let the Historical Society know by calling (410)758-3010 or emailing to qachistorical@verizon.net so plans may be made accordingly.

http://www.qac.org/

Berry picking in Dorchester!

Families on the Farm Weekend

 

Saturday, May 7

8am – 6pm

 

Emily's Produce, Church Creek, Maryland

 

  Visit Emily's Produce Mother's Day Weekend and find the perfect gift for "mom." The market opens in May with a U-Pick strawberry, blackberry, blueberry and cherry patch, U-Cut flower patch, and a beautiful selection of hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, and planters straight from our own greenhouse.

 Emily's Produce is a family owned and operated produce farm and market on Md. Rt. 16 (Church Creek Rd) just 5 miles from the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Dorchester County Maryland. Look for the "Big Red Tomato" and there you will find the freshest locally grown produce around.  Kids are always welcome to enjoy Kyle's Farm Fun; a FREE play area for children.

Hours of Operation: Open May - November.
Monday - Saturday: 8am to 6pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm

410-228-3512 2206

Church Creek Rd. (Rt. 16)

Church Creek, MD

http://www.emilysproduce.com/

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

 

Queen Anne's County event

Colonial May Fair

 

Saturday, May 7, 2011

 

Old Wye Parish, Wye Mills

 

 Adults and children can enjoy recapturing Maryland’s Colonial days on the beautiful grounds of historic Old Wye Church (1721). Fife & Drum Corps, Colonial crafts & costumes; May Pole dancing; Blessing of the Animals; Clydesdale-draw​n wagon tours of Wye Mills, including the historic Mill; vendors; plant sales’ lavender shop with locally-grown lavender products; children’s Colonial games; homemade lunch; tours of historic Old Wye Church; (410)827-8484, email: wyeparish@toad.​net

http://www.wyeparish.org/

http://www.qac.org/