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THE TALBOT COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM VISIT TALBOT COUNTY AND ENJOY THE "HAMPTONS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY" DISCOVERING TALBOT COUNTY Break away from the daily grind and head for Maryland`s Eastern Shore. The summer months abound with so many places to visit. This area is known for its working watermen making their living on the Chesapeake Bay, and now it has also become a paradise for boaters, and a haven to relax for locals and visitors. Explore the colorful and quaint waterfront towns. They each have their own story and are rich in history. There is charming Tilghman Island, Oxford with its Colonial roots, and St. Michaels with its alluring blend of old and new. Up the road is the beautiful town of Easton with its own special landmarks not to be missed. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise on a historic skipjack. This area is home to a small fleet of these vessels, the last sailing workboats in the United States. Then there is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with fun-filled maritime festivals and exhibits of exceptional workmanship of wooden boat builders…. not to mention sailing, fishing, biking, and just relaxing. We also should not forget eating! The shore is a delight to seafood lovers. So whether you’re looking for the solitude of a sailing trip on a sun-kissed afternoon, a rollicking festival, or a relaxing stroll through one of these villages, you’ll find it and much more, all here in Talbot County. A Sampling of Summer Events…. First Friday Gallery Walk , July 2, August 6, and September 3 - Stroll the brick paved streets of Historic Downtown Easton to browse an abundance of art galleries, antique and specialty shops and award-winning restaurants - all nestled among vintage Federal-style buildings. Enjoy live music or an outdoor concert before relaxing at one of the town`s charming inns. Many art and antiques venues, with styles spanning from classical to contemporary, welcome you with open doors at this delightful monthly event. ”Plein Air” Competition and Arts Festival, July 19 to 25 - Easton`s "Plein Air" - which means painting in the moment outdoors, national painting competition, exhibition and arts fair. This is an opportunity for artists to create pieces, exhibit and sell works through-out the weekend. FREE AVALON FOUNDATION MOVIE AND LIVE THEATRE - JULY 22, 23, 24, 25 Thursday, 7/22, 8pm - The Rape of Europa movie screening, Avalon Theatre, sponsored by the Chesapeake Film Festival, panel discussion following the show, FREE Friday, 7/23, 7:30pm - Wye Operetta Performs Gilbert and Sulivan`s Iolanthe, Avalon Theatre, FREE live theatre performance Saturday, 7/24, 7:30pm - Wye Operetta Performs Gilbert and Sulivan`s Iolanthe, Avalon Theatre, FREE live theatre performance Sunday, 7/25, 4pm - Wye Operetta Performs Gilbert and Sulivan`s Iolanthe, Avalon Theatre, FREE live theatre performance TRED AVON PLAYERS, August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 “Leading Ladies,” by Ken Ludwig - Another backstage farce by America`s master of laugh-a-second comedy. A potent mixture of Charly`s Aunt and The Importance of Being Earnest with lots of romantic nonsense and hilarious identity switching that is guaranteed to have you weeping with laughter. If you loved Moon Over Buffalo (and who didn`t?), you`ll die for Leading Ladies. Directed by Erica Tecce. You mustn’t miss this one! CINEMA BY STARLIGHT, August 27 - Do you remember the excitement of going to the movies at the drive-in? You bring the lawn chair or blanket to spread out on the grassy hill, and we’ll bring back those memories … kids are welcome, but with adult supervision. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Avalon Theatre, at no charge. No alcohol allowed, of course. Plenty of free parking available in the area….open lot beside the County building on N. Harrison St. (across from the parking lot used for Easton Farmers Market). 1ST ANNUAL CHARACTER BOWL - - First of many to come “Character Bowl” will be held on September 18 from 8 p.m. to Midnight. With a big band and classic WW II era air planes at Easton Airport East Coast Jet Service Hanger. Festivities will include selecting Talbot County’s “Character of the Year” to benefit Talbot Paramedic Foundation. 2010 CHESAPEKE FILM FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 24 - 26 - It is the mission of the Chesapeake Film Festival to entertain, enrich and inspire by bringing the finest in narrative, documentary and short film to the Chesapeake Bay community. The films we intend to showcase are broadly focused to illuminate both the diversity and the universality of the human condition. THE TALBOT COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM 410-770-8000(phone) / 410-770-8057(fax) Debbi Dodson, Executive Director - ddodson@talbgov.org(e-mail) The Talbot County Visitors Center 11 South Harrison Street Easton, Maryland 21601 For additions, corrections, etc.... contact webmaster - letters4gayle@gmail.com |
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