ST. MICHAELS....Opening on May 8, our spring Exhibit will feature 8 rarely seen antique quilts from our collection plus additional quilts obtained from private collections. Various types and styles will be included along with quilting tools.

For additional information: 410.745.9561

www.stmichaelsmuseum.org

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Sails every Friday, May - September.
Embark on a voyage aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excurisons that take you back through the history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Captain Mike Richards hosts your trip. He has 31 years of experience of the Chesapeake Bay and provides an exciting history and a close up look at two of its lighthouses.

Great photo op and your return during sunset will be an extra bonus!

BYO drinks and snacks.

Call 800-690-5080 for your reservations.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....also available for private charter.
Embark on a voyage aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND and view two lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay.

Captain Mike Richards is your host, whose 31 years of experience on the Chesapeake Bay provides you with a unique perspective of this beautiful body of water and its history. You will depart 2 hours before sunset and complimentary champagne is served.

All trips depart from historic Tilghman Island.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Climb aboard history. Sailing into her 3rd century, REBECCA welcomes you to sail back in time. She is one of 17 newly designated National Historic Landmarks, and is the oldest working skipjack of a vanishing fleet that is declared one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

Sail with 5-th generation Tilghman Island skipper Capt. Wade Murphy, Jr., for a hands-on sailing experience while hearing stories of Chesapeake ecology, maritime history, nautical anecdotes, and even dredge for oysters. USCG certified for 49 passengers.

In the late 1890s hundreds of skipjacks plied the Chesapeake Bay to dredge for oysters. Today only a dozen working boats remain. Now, 116 years since the planks were cut for REBECCA, she carries passengers to bring alive maritime history and waterman culture, and to portray the present ecology of the Chesapeake.

Walk ons, buses, families, weddings, and beautiful sunsets. BYOB or catering available.

Sails....Sunday thru Friday, 11am to 1pm / 5pm to 7pm.
Saturdays, 11am to 1pm / 1pm to 3pm / 3pm to 5pm / 5pm to 7pm.

ST. MICHAELS....Sail on an authentic working Skipjack. One of the newer vessels to be built for the rigors of Maryland's wintertime commercial oyster dredging fishery. She was launched in 1966 in Harry Hogan, Virginia, by the Krentz Shipyard for Captian David Lewis of Wingate, MD.

The H.M. Krentz is 49 feet in length on her deck, 70 feet overall in length, a 15.5 feet beam, draws 4 feet/ 10 inches with the centerboard up and carries amost 2000 square feet of sail.

The open deck, so necessary for oyster dredging under sail, creates a very stable ride. It is a perfect setting for social gatherings or business meetings and makes a great outdoor classroom for educational groups of all ages.

The H.M. Krentz is U.S.Coast Guard certified to carry 32 passengers. Private charters are perfect for "Corporate" groups, cocktail parties, birthday and family outings, weddings and anniversary parties, and any occasion.

Daily 2 hour sailing schedule....10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. ; 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. and evening to sunset.

Departure is from the Crab Claw Restaurant in St. Michaels. $

ST. MICHAELS.... "Images of Old St Michaels, Maryland" - This Exhibit features pictures, drawings and Thomas H. Sewell's Post Cards that depict Old St. Michael's, the town's residents and industry. The pictures date back to 1906 through the the 1950's.

Walking Tours of Frederick Douglass sites and the Historic Waterfront of St. Michaels will continue and can be arranged by calling 410-745-3050 or 410-745-0530.

Additionally, the museum is open 4 days a week. Monday 10 - 1, Friday 1 - 4, Saturday 10 - 4, and Sunday 1 - 4.

So please come visit St. Michael's own Museum and see the history that created the town "That Fooled The British."

St. Michael's Museum is located on St. Mary's Square in St. Michael's, Maryland. For more information please visit our web site at www.stmichaelsmuseum.org

410-745-3984
www.stmichaelsmuseum.org

EASTON.... The public can now view the new model of the Frederick Douglass statue planned for the Talbot County Courthouse lawn.

The model, designed by Silver Spring artist Jay Hall Carpenter, was unveiled Dec. 21 at the last meeting of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

It is now on display at the Talbot County Visitor's Center at 11 S. Harrison St. in downtown Easton. The model may be viewed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Members of the public are encouraged to leave written comments.

The statue captures Frederick Douglass in the midst of a passionate speech. The bronze statue will stand 7 feet, 7.5 inches tall from head to toe on a 31-inch base, fitting within the guidelines set by the Talbot County Council. It is expected to be complete by November 2010, in time to be celebrated during Easton's 300th anniversary.

Cost of the statue is still being negotiated, but the Town of Easton has offered to donate the base. The committee still is working out the contract price with Carpenter, as well as the details such as the Douglass quotes to be engraved on the sides of the base. A meeting is to be scheduled in January with the town, the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and Carpenter to discuss the details, Lowery said.

The sculptor was chosen by a committee that included Neil Dyer, a historian from Caroline County, Ceci Nobel, a retired psychiatrist from Talbot County and three Frederick Douglass Honor Society members: Rosalie Potter, Paulette Brooks and Carol Minarick.

Ed Dwight, the sculptor contracted several years ago by the Frederick Douglass Memorial Action Coalition, has been paid what he was owed prior to making the statue model. That money was paid before the Frederick Douglass Honor Society was formed and will be written off as a loss, Lowery said.

The group has $85,000 cash on hand, but needs to have $100,000 to make use of the matching funds in a state grant. Several fundraisers are being planned for the coming months.

Among the scheduled events are "An Evening with Frederick Douglass" at the Avalon Theatre at 6 p.m. March 20. This evening is to feature a Douglass re-enactor and a silent auction.

The Frederick Douglass YMCA 10-miler is to be held on May 1 following a route from St. Michaels to Easton similar to one taken by the enslaved Douglass. Proceeds from that event will benefit both the YMCA and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

Volunteers are needed for both events, both for pre-event planning and for the day of each event. Sponsors are needed for the run and donors are needed for the silent auction.

Volunteers can contact Ward 4 Councilwoman Megan Cook and potential sponsors can contact Ward 1 Councilwoman Kelley Malone at the Town Office.

Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery in Talbot County, went on to become an internationally famed writer, journalist, speaker, abolitionist and supporter of women's suffrage.

ST. MICHAELS.... Offering our DAILY cruises
11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4pm

Contact 410-745-3100 or chesapeakebaycruises@verizon.net for further information about chartering the PATRIOT for your special event. There are plenty of dates in 2009 still available at a low price!

See our website at: www.patriotcruises.com

EASTON....“Robert Kirkpatrick, A Retrospective Exhibit and Benefit for M.A.D.D.” - Robert Kirkpatrick was a classically trained oil painter employing the traditional methods of the Old Masters, and an art teacher in the Baltimore public schools. In 1994, he retired and moved from Towson to Phoenix, Maryland, with his wife Paulette. His still life and trompe l’oeil paintings are warm, engaging, and sometimes autobiographical -- often expressing a subtle touch of whimsical humor.

Open Thurs - Mon 10-5. Closed Tues and Wed. For information: Call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.southstreetartgallery.com

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Embark on a voyage of discovery aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excursions that take you back through the storied history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Your trip is hosted by Captain Mike Richards whose 31 years on the Chesapeake Bay gives him a unique perspective to share with the passengers.

Passengers on this 2 day trip will see 13 mid and southern bay lighthouses and structures. First day lunch is in historic Reedville, Virginia at the Crazy Crab Restaurant. Following lunch we head East passing through Tangier Island. We overnight in the quaint town of Onancock, VA which has a number of fine restaurants and B & B’s, a hotel and a country inn. The second day we pass North through Tangier Sound and have a box lunch aboard the Sharps Island. All of the lights we visit can only be seen by boat. This trip is a mid to high level adventure experience. It has been described as the “Best Lighthouse experience on the Chesapeake Bay” by seasoned lighthouse visitors.

BYO drinks and snacks

Lodging list and phone #’s provided

Box lunches for day two; minimal fee & choice of

Advance reservations requested, please call 800-690-5080

10% discount on rooms at Lazyjack Inn for tour guests, Friday & Sunday

We look forward to talking to you!

EASTON....July – November…Look up! And enjoy the original works of art painted on canvas banners displayed on lampposts throughout Downtown Easton. Each year local artists produce amazing original pieces which are hung from July-November. A walking tour of the banners will be available at Avalon Theatre and Talbot County Visitors Center when the banners are hung.

EASTON....An exhibit by the Tidewater Camera Club's Featured Photographer, Graham Scott-Taylor, can be viewed in the South Lobby of the Talbot County Community Center, Easton. Born in Wales in the U.K., where his initial interest in imagery began at an early age, Graham has been a graphic designer for the past 18 years and an art director for the past 12 years. Although focused on his business, daDa design, LLC, Graham has taken an active interest in the art of photography and enjoys the experience of sharing photography with like-minded souls.

Call 410-901-2223 for more information on the exhibit, or visit www.dadaimages.wordpress.com/ to view a sampling of Graham's images.

OXFORD....The “Tour of Oxford’s Picket Fences” begins and runs throughout the summer.

For more information – visit our website – www.portofoxford.com

TILGHMAN ISLAND.... Embark on a voyage of discovery aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excursions that take you back through the storied history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Your trip is hosted by Captain Mike Richards whose 31 years on the Chesapeake Bay gives him a unique perspective to share with the passengers.

Visit 5 historic famous Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses. These lights can be seen in detail ONLY by boat. We provide close up photo ops and a comprehensive narrative history of every light. This trip also passes under the Bay Bridge, an interesting experience in itself. Departs from Tilghman Island at the Bay Hundred Restaurant.

ST. MICHAELS....Selina II's season will be through October 31, sailing from the St. Michaels Harbour Inn & Marina.

Enjoy a day or sunset sail on a beautiful vintage cat boat on the Chesapeake Bay. Selina II is docked in St. Michaels, Maryland, a quaint Eastern Shore town known for its' wonderful seafood and quaint small town feel. You will be treated to an unforgettable sailing trip with Captain Iris Clarke, the owner of the sailing yacht. We also offer overnight sails and honeymoon getaways for those who want to spend more time on the water.

Designed after the classic New England Crosby cat Designed boats, The Selina II was built in 1926 at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, NY. At 41'6" overall length and 16' beam. She is the largest of the surviving vintage catboats. She is gaffed rigged, with a 48' mast and a 35' boom.

On a normal sailing day we carry about 1000 sq. ft. of canvas and our guests are treated to an old fashioned sailing experience. In the fall of 1980, an extensive restoration was begun to keep the Selina II in sailing condition. Fifty-five new white oak ribs had to be fashioned, bent and installed. Additional flooring timbers were required, and then a replacement of the cockpit and cabin interior which had been removed to reveal the ribs. Except for some changes in the galley and storage areas, as well as accommodations for navigational and safety aids, the Selina II has been kept as nearly possible true to her original design, including a full 6'2" headroom in the open saloon. In 1976, Selina II was among 90 US ships invited to participate in the Parade of Operation Sail in New York Harbor on the July 4th Bicentennial celebration. Since then she has been in the New York Harbor Festival in 1977, Boston's 350th anniversary in 1980, Norfolk, VA's Portfest in 1983, the Parade Of Ships in celebration of the Constitution's 200th anniversary in 1986, Albany's Portfest in 1989, Columbus's famous voyage parades in 1992, and OP Sail 2000 in New York and Boston.

Her ship's compliment has included children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of her original owners. After seventy-five years of plying the waters of Long Island, the Selina II came to her new home on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. She sails in and around the St. Michaels area of the Eastern Shore. Raised on and around the Selina II, her current Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Iris Clarke is a grand daughter of her original owners.

The Selina II limits her passengers to just 6 guests for an intimate taste of the history of sail.

EASTON....July 2-August 3, 2010 Troika Gallery Features “Full Circle” with New Works by Carol Lee Thompson.

Featured show of exciting new works by Carol Lee Thompson, a Classical Realist trained in the methods of the Old Masters. Thompson’s art covers a wide range of subject matter including landscape, portraiture, and equine. Following the methods of the Old Masters, she uses only fine Belgian linen and makes her own Flemish Medium by hand grinding pigments with black oil.

This artist’s stunning work is a favorite among our collectors. Troika Gallery will host an Opening Reception on Friday, July 2 from 5-9pm during downtown Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Refreshments will be served and Carol Lee Thompson will be present to discuss her art and answer questions. The Gallery Walk is the kick off to First Weekend Easton–Live! events that take place in downtown Easton throughout the first full weekend of each month. Troika Gallery is located at 9 S. Harrison St. in downtown Easton.

For more information, call 410.770.9190 or visit www.troikagallery.com

EASTON....Avalon Foundation’s Calendar Events

Friday, 07/30, at dusk - Shrek, FREE Outdoor Movie, corner of Harrison St. & Brewers Lane (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre)

Friday, 08/06, at dusk - Hair Spray, FREE Outdoor Movie sponsored by Studio 2 Hair Salon, corner of Harrison St. & Brewers Lane (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre)

Friday, 08/13, at dusk - Babe, FREE Outdoor Movie, corner of Harrison St. & Brewers Lane (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre)

Friday, 08/20, at dusk - Back to the Future, FREE Outdoor Movie, corner of Harrison St. & Brewers Lane (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre)

Friday, 08/27, at dusk – Wall-E, FREE Outdoor Movie sponsored by Green Energy Design & General Store, corner of Harrison St. & Brewers Lane (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre)

EASTON....Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton!
2005 - 2009
Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White

Reception: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 5-8 pm

All five previous winners in the Plein Air-Easton! Festivals exhibit studio paintings at the South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. Opening reception is Saturday, July 3, 5 - 7 p.m. – show hangs through August 30. Gallery hours: Thurs – Mon 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Info at 410-770-8350, southstreetartg@aol.com or go to www.southstreetartgallery.com

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Sails every Wednesday & Saturday.
Embark on a voyage of discovery aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excursions that take you back through the storied history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Your trip is hosted by Captain Mike Richards whose 31 years on the Chesapeake Bay gives him a unique perspective to share with the passengers.

He provides an exciting view of some of the finest lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. Traveling by FML (fast motor launch) their full day trips provide an opportunity to view up close 10 lighthouses with great photo ops at each one. Their half-day trips give a close up view of five major lighthouses.

July 24, September 11 are the scheduled dates for the 10 Light, Great Circle trips for 2010.

Lunch at Tolchester Marina Restaurant, on own , or you may pack a lunch and use their picnic area

Reservations are required, and in advance if possible, 800-690-5080.

EASTON....Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton! 2005 - 2009
Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White

Artist's Reception: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 5-7 pm
All five previous winners in the Plein Air-Easton! Festivals exhibit studio paintings at the South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. Artist's reception is Saturday, July 24, 5 - 7 p.m. show hangs through August 30.

Gallery hours: Thurs - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Info at 410-770-8350, southstreetartg@aol.com or go to www.southstreetartgallery.com

CLAIBORNE....Summer Seascapes- Painting at the Pier!
July 26-28, 1-4pm, Claiborne, $100 per/s,materials incl.

Sailboats, sea nettles, sand, seashells and more will be explored through art in this fun three day workshop at the Claiborne pier and beach! Young artists from 8-14 years will have opportunities to observe the life and life forms on the Chesapeake while learning how to draw and paint them. Artists will have opportunities to draw, and paint with a variety of media and learn techniques from a professional artist.

Call 410 212-9320 to RSVP and for exact location. Pre-registration required.

EASTON....9 am - 12 noon and 1:30 - 4:30 pm. (8 am start on Monday) $650 (plus model fee for Friday session).

For all levels. Discover a new way of seeing color! Good color, or color that expresses the light key of nature, can make even the most mundane subject matter strikingly beautiful. “Anything under the sun is beautiful if you have the vision—it is the seeing of the thing that makes it so.” (From Hawthorne On Painting). I see a remarkable change in my students’ work after only one day of painting. They begin to see color in the shadows. Many students say they have discovered a world of color that has changed them forever — their vision has been altered. Limit 20 students. www.przewodek.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

OXFORD.... “Fresh, local, and homemade!” The Oxford Farmers Market returns to the grounds of the Oxford Community Center for the season. Open every Wednesday 4-6 pm. Shop for fresh local produce, artisan works, and enjoy the sounds of local favorites “Free and Easy Band”.

The market is held weekly on Wednesdays from May to mid-October, with “big market” days the first Wednesday of each month featuring music and special guests.

For more information, contact the Oxford CommunityCenter at 410-226-5904 or email oxfordcc@verizon.net

ST. MICHAELS....Senior Gathering - every Wednesday at the St. Michaels Community Center from 10:30 am - 1 pm, seniors are welcome to enjoy a great meal and good company. Each week a new activity followed by a delicious meal. Every 2nd Wednesday is Bingo and every 3rd Wednesday is Art Class. Other activities include speakers on various topics of health, travel, finance, crafts or recreation. Everyone is welcome.

For more information call Trish at 410-745-6073.

EASTON.... CoffeeCat / NightCat ~ NightCat Trivia is held each Wednesday at 7 PM !

NightCat (next to Coffee Cat)
5 Goldsborough Street
410-690-4544

ST. MICHAELS....Chess enthusiasts meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at SMCC (St. Michaels Community Center) from 1 - 3 pm. Everyone is welcome, novice to expert. Instruction is available. Contact Bob Fairbank at 410-822-4266 for more information.

ST. MICHAELS....The Little Sisters of Hoboken are coming to St. Michaels. This is a definite "don't miss" show that'll have your face hurting from laughing so much.

The St. Michaels Community Center presents Dan Goggin's Broadway Smash Hit "Nunsense" at St. Michaels High School on Thursdays, July 22 & 29 at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, July 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 8 pm and Sundays, July 25 and August 1 at 2 pm.

Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. This show is sponsored in part by the Talbot County Arts Council. You can find tickets for sale at the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop at 1110 S. Talbot Street in St. Michaels or at the Community Center at 103 Railroad Avenue. Better buy 'em quick cuz this is sure to be a sellout!!

For more info or to make reservations for tickets call 410-745-6073.

ST. MICHAELS....Eastern Shore Brewing Co. - Jam Session, 6:00pm to 9:00pm / 410-745-8010
605 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663

Musicians bring your gear and come out and jam!! Everybody else come enjoy our Fresh Craft Brewed Beer!!

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - Learn one of the most popular romance languages! This course explores the basic language skills to enhance the Italian travel experience. Instruction will focus on learning the words and phrases most commonly used to comfortably function abroad for either business or leisure. Instructor has a Master’s degree in teaching foreign languages and has lived and worked as a chef in Italy and France. Course fee is $105 and tuition is $25. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Thursday, 7/29 – 9/30/10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (10 sessions).

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....Easton Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Aurora Street / 410-822-4848

- Doors open at 6:30 P.M.
- Games start at 7:30 P.M.
- Intermission at 8:30 P.M.
- Food provided by the EVFD Auxiliary

EASTON....Shrek
FREE Outdoor Movies, Fridays in July & August at dusk, Harrison St. and Brewer’s Ln. , Rain location - Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

EASTON....Wine Tastings Every Friday - 3-6 PM. Piazza Italian Market - 218 N. Washington Street, TalbotTown Shopping Center, Easton.

Scumptious Pantry. Also available for purchase fresh pasta made locally & Fresh Meals To Go. Take home a little piece of Italy.

Phone 410-820-8281, Fax 410-822-3459. E-mail: info@piazzaitalianmarket.com

EASTON....8am - 1pm
The Market is located on the Town parking lot on N. Harrison Street, with ample free parking available across the street. Many familiar faces return - farmers with fresh local produce and farm products, as well as a wide variety of talented crafters with unique handmade items. Meet the folks who grew it, created it, can tell you all about it - Adding to the social enthusiasm of the Market, we have live music from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

The Market is produced by the Avalon Foundation. Contact: Carolyn 410-253-9151

EASTON....Free and open to the public, Rain venue-Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

Sat., July 31, 7pm on Washington St. - US Navy Sea Chanters - Choral Music, Sea Shanties & Broadway Tunes

ST. MICHAELS....
Season: April 17 to Oct. 16, 2010
Saturdays, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Muskrat Park on the St. Michaels Harbor, at Willow and Green Streets, one block from Talbot Street

Located in historic town of St. Michaels, MD, on the Eastern Shore, this FRESHFARM Market is directly on the harbor, one of the loveliest market settings in the country. The market is a Saturday destination for locals, weekenders and boaters. Farmers offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cut flowers, potted plants, breads and pastries, cow's milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. We also host events and activities throughout the season, including our Chef at Market events and a community cook-off.

EASTON....Avalon Foundation Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Saturday, 7/31, 7pm, Washington St., Avalon Foundation Outdoor Summer Concert Series - US Navy Sea Chanters - Sea Shanties & Broadway Tunes, sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre) FREE

Saturday, 8/7, 7pm, Goldsborough St., Avalon Foundation Outdoor Summer Concert Series - Mike Elzey & Band - Rock/Blues/Pop, sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre) FREE

Saturday, 8/14, 7pm, Washington St., Avalon Foundation Outdoor Summer Concert Series - The Reminders - Gospel/Country, sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre) FREE

Saturday, 8/21, 7pm, Harrison St., Avalon Foundation Outdoor Summer Concert Series - US Navy Cruisers - Contemporary Music, sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation (Rain venue - Avalon Theatre) FREE

TRAPPE....Bingo is held every Saturday night at 7pm - Doors open at 5pm.
There are 25 games that range from regular, straight, and speed games. Pay outs on regular games vary on attendance.

Trappe Volunteer Fire Company
4001 Powell Ave
Trappe, MD 21673

ST. MICHAELS.... On Saturday, July 31, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, will sponsor the Chesapeake Folk Festival celebrating the Bay’s people, food, music, work and traditions.

Festival participants will enjoy live music, a variety of food items and wines from Maryland vineyards, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors. Featured musical guests include The New Gospelites and honky-tonk artist Arty Hill.

The event is free to CBMM members (boat rides and food are an additional cost) and is $15 per person for non-members. For further information, visit www.cbmm.org

TRAPPE....Horse Racing Coming to Trappe at Mitchum's

If you are the gambling type...Mitchum's Steakhouse has a fun experience for you. This Sunday, August 1st, between the hours 5pm to 6pm, Mitchum's will be offering complimentary drinks for those who make a reservation for dinner. This is to celebrate a horse named Trappe Shot who is meant to race in The Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. He is a great grandson of Seattle Slew. Trappe Shot is owned by Nicholas Brady of Trappe, Maryland, the US Secretary of the Treasury under former Pres George HW Bush. This link will provide more info regarding the horse and race: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201007261930/SPORTS07/7260324

The race, which goes off at 5:40pm on Sunday and will be shown on the large television over the bar in the restaurant. If Trappe Shot wins, those people who have a reservation before 6:30pm will receive a steak* dinner compliments of Mitchum’s. Seating is limited and reservations are strickly required, simply by responding to this email, or calling the restaurant @ 410-476-3902. Remember, it's a gamble whether dinner is complimentary or not....

Mitchum's client list is the first to be offered this special invitation. Make your reservations now, seating is limited.

OXFORD....ANNOUNCING THE FIRST "OXFORD GOOSE" ART CONTEST !!
"Goose" wants you……… to participate in the first Oxford Goose Art Contest.
Only depictions of "Goose" will be eligible.
Any medium such as oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, carving, needlepoint, etc.

Show to be held during the month of August at Gallery 214, 214 N. Morris St. Oxford

Awards for First, Second and Third Place plus a Grand Prize Winner.

Artwork to be submitted during the last 2 weeks of July 2010.
Space is limited, so reserve yours early. The gallery is small so we prefer small works so that we will have adequate space to display everyone's art. A small entrance fee of $10. will be charged to cover advertising and prizes.

Signup for additional information as it becomes available.
Email richox@verizon.net, sign in at the Gallery, or call 410-253-3357

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

ST. MICHAELS.... Shaw and Sons Inc. St. Michaels Fire Department Carnival, High School Grounds.

Pay one Price Wristbands advanced sale until Sunday Aug 1st $15. Will be $20 the week of carnival. Good for any night.

SMFD is now in full carnival mode...after a 4 year hiatus the carnival is back, bigger and better than ever!!

OXFORD....Linda Luke Art Gallery and Studio Original Artwork and Reproductions.
Oxford Community Center
4:00PM - Wednesday, August 4th

CORDOVA....St. Joseph's Church - Eleven classes; Dinner - barbecued chicken and country ham, buffet style; jousting tournament in four classes.

Wed, 9am horse show

11:30am - Dinner

1pm jousting tournament

Phone: 410-822-6915

Handicap Accessible: Yes

EASTON....9:30 am - 4:30 pm $400
Tom’s objective is to show the vast range and flexibility of watercolor. You will learn new techniques; how to plan for success; build a successful painting; and to put drama, emotion, and conviction into your art. Learn how to push the limits of color, contrast, and light. Tom likes to put fun into the process of painting. His organized program with lots of visuals sets a goal for each day and sees that each student has an understanding of that day’s lesson. Daily demos with detailed explanations of all the hows and whys, followed by plenty of individual attention and a positive critique session. Past students have said of his workshops… “the best workshop I have ever had”… “never a dull moment”… “learned more in one day than I have in years”… “Patient, positive and knowledgeable.” Limit 20 students. www.tomlynch.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton!
2005 - 2009
Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White

Extended Hours Friday, August 6, 2010, 5-7 pm Exhibit closes August 30. Hours: Thurs – Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: 410-770-8350, southstreetartg@aol.com or go to www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....Hair Spray
FREE Outdoor Movies, Fridays in July & August at dusk, Harrison St. and Brewer’s Ln. , Rain location - Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

EASTON....Free and open to the public, Rain venue-Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

Sat., August 7, 7pm on Goldsborough St. - Mike Elzey & Band

EASTON.... The Easton Farmers Market attracts 700-1,000 visitors per Saturday during a season which runs from April right up until Christmas. Operating from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and Wednesdays during the summer months, this experience has become more than a typical shopping trip for local residents and visitors to the area.

Live music is presented from 10:30am–12:30pm, and many shoppers make a point of meeting friends and their favorite vendors regularly during their visits. Seasonal farm produce, farm products and meats, seafood, and baked goods are presented, as well as unique hand-crafted items – sold by the people who harvested or created them. These friendly, well-informed vendors are always ready to teach and talk. Aprons and market bags are now available for sale with the Easton Farmers Market logo.

EASTON....First Saturday of the Month Ballroom Dance Parties - Join members and guests, (USA Dance Easton Chapter 6099), for the monthly dance parties featuring Ballroom, Latin & Swing dances.

Early bird dance lesson from 7 - 8 PM included.
Beginners & singles welcomed. 7 - 10:30 PM.

YMCA, Peachblossom Road, Easton. (410) 822-0566 .

Admission charge $12/$10 Members & under 18 FREE.

OXFORD....7-11am
What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

ST. MICHAELS....the Newcomers meetings are held at the SMCC room, across the parking lot from the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Anyone new to Talbot County is welcomed to join us. Enjoy meeting new friends and discover helpful information and tips on how to get the most out of our beautiful corner of the world. If you'd like to know more or you'd like to be added to the Newsletter list, call Jo-Anne Vaughn at 410-745-0564 or SMCC (St. Michaels Community Center)

WYE MILLS.... Chesapeake College - Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations but how do you find and keep them? This program provides nonprofit staff with an essential overview of the best practices for engaging community volunteers. Learn the necessary framework for recruiting and retaining volunteers, the benefits of creating a viable program, and the variety of resources available to aid with volunteer management. Course is taught by the Director of Volunteer Maryland. Course fee is $29. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Wednesday, 8/11/10, 9 am – 12 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

OXFORD....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.

Friday & Saturday - August 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 8 pm;
Sunday - August 15, 22 & 29 at 2 pm;
Thursday - August 26 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

EASTON.... Babe
FREE Outdoor Movies, Fridays in July & August at dusk, Harrison St. and Brewer’s Ln. , Rain location - Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

ST. MICHAELS....Wades Point Inn, just outside of St. Michael’s, Maryland is hosting a weekend art retreat filled with art creation and just “plein” fun on the majestic grounds of Wades Point Inn on the Bay of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. With its sweeping views of the Chesapeake and Eastern Bay, Wades Point Inn offers a beautiful environment for those seeking artistic inspiration at this retreat.

Outside Art Adventures, based out of Aesthetic Alternatives Art Studios in Sherwood, MD is organizing the event with workshops such as Sumi-e Seascapes, an eastern approach to painting the sea, Wildlife and Nature Sketching, Pastel Painting at the Pier, and Colors , Creativity and Kayaks. Other opportunities include local studio tours and catered critiques. Outside Art’s programs encourage participants to study, discover and communicate their individual perceptions of nature in a relaxed, informative and nurturing environment. Participants have opportunities to create with varied media and styles, learn professional art elements and techniques and creatively express themselves while absorbing the beauty and messages of nature.

All workshops are taught by Dawn Malosh, a local artist, art educator, and recent transplant to the Eastern Shore. Throughout her many years in the field, Dawn has served as an art department head, an art specialist at multiple environmental and conservation learning centers, an arts grant recipient, an art business owner, an educational guide at the world-renowned Biosphere 2 and an esteemed presenter in her field at various national conferences. Most importantly, Dawn has facilitated the artistic growth of thousands of blossoming artists for the last two decades.

The retreat runs from August 13th-15th. Pre-registration is required. Special rates offered at the Inn for this event only. Call (410) 212-9320 or visit www.outsideartlessons.com for rates, details, registration and more information.

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EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $300
For beginning students with little or no experience, or for those who have not touched a brush in years! For beginning students with little or no experience, or for those who have not touched a brush in years! In this course, Nancy will take you through the materials needed for oil painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and how to think in shapes. During these three days students will paint a still life from life on the first day. Day 2 will be spent finishing the still life and talking about how to work from photos and Day 3 will be spent on working directly from a favorite photo. There will be frequent demos by the instructor. Using the direct method of painting, Nancy will show you how to achieve great results while losing your fear of painting with oils! After this course you will have the knowledge necessary to take many other courses offered by the school. Limit 20 students. www.nancytankersley.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

EASTON....Free and open to the public, Rain venue-Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

Sat., August 14, 7pm on Washington St. - The Reminders - Gospel/Country

EASTON....
KENNEDY CENTER
Mary Poppins
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010 1:30pm Matinee
Cost: $125, Non Members $160

Believe in the Magic of Mary Poppins, the Broadway musical guaranteed to lift your spirits to new heights. Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the Tony Award-winning, Mary Poppins combines the best of the original stories by p.l. Travers and the beloved Academy Award-winning Walt Disney film to create this perfectly magical musical, filled with the priceless memories and timeless songs.

For more information call: 410-822-ARTS / 2787

EASTON....Channel Marker, Inc.’s Annual Summer Celebration- Join us for an “All You Can Eat Crab Feast Fundraiser”, Saturday, August 14th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Easton Club Waterview Room and grounds.

New this year will be a Putting Contest along with a Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Music provided by DJ Ground Hog (Erick Higgins). Buffet served from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Open seating, table reservations can be made with an 8-10 group ticket purchase. Reserve early as seating is limited. $60 per person, $65 at the door. Children 10 yrs. and under $15.00.

Tickets can conveniently be purchased via PayPal at www.channelmarker.org or can be purchased at 8626 Brooks Drive, Ste. 304, Easton, MD or by calling 410.822.4619. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX.

TILGHMAN ISLAND.... Phillips Wharf Environmental Center (PWEC) is holding their first dinner and auction on August 14 at the Tilghman Fire Hall from 5 to 9 pm.

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on over 100 fabulous items, including several dinners for two at several superb area restaurants. Other exciting auctions items include antique wicker chairs, espresso machine, television, air conditioner and telescope.

Phillips Wharf Environmental Center is a not-for-profit entity founded in 2007 and dedicated to its goals to Inform, Inspire, and Involve people, especially children, about what lives in and around the Chesapeake Bay and how to help protect them.

Located in the last crabbing shanty on Knapps Narrows, PWEC has live specimens on display to observe and even touch tanks. In 2009, PWEC acquired a mobile classroom, the “Fishmobile”, to bring an array of creatures to schools and events for a true hands-on experience. They are committed to encouraging learners to get their hands dirty and their minds open. In addition, they sponsor a series of discussion meetings for adults on environmental matters relating to our community. Among the topics addressed are wind and solar power generation, recycling and composting, and cultural heritage issues.

The Dinner and Auction are a major source of funding for the volunteer based Phillips Wharf Environmental Center.

Tickets can be purchased at several locations including the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center , St. Michaels Candy and Gifts and Green Energy Design & General Store. For more information regarding donation of auction items or to buy tickets, call 410-886-9200 or visit their website at www.pwec.org

EASTON....Easton Elementary School teachers Jennifer Wedin, Marian Gallegher and Indra Bullock, are participating in Easton ROCKS, a charity marathon training program to benefit the youth enrichment programs held at the YMCA of Talbot County. They are specifically raising money to help build the teen center at the YMCA.

On Saturday, August 14th, they will be hosting a wine tasting fundraiser at the St Michaels Winery. They are looking for businesses to donate items for a silent auction. If you are interested in donating an item or making a monetary donation, please contact Jennifer Wedin at jtwedin@verizon.net or Indra Bullock at ibullock@goeaston.net.

EASTON....John Mock Presents "From the Shoreline" - Renowned musician and photographer John Mock will present his unique multimedia maritime concert presentation "From The Shoreline" at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, on August 15th at 12:00pm.

Please visit www.cbmm.org for more information.

Mark this event for addition to my itinerary

BAY COUNTRY BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY

August 16, 2010

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

ST. MICHAELS....August 17, 9am-noon, Environmental Concern Wetland Education Center and Campus, St. Michaels , $25 per/s

Sumi-e is a type of traditional Chinese painting using black ink. Many painters throughout Chinese history were inspired by wetlands and the animals that inhabit them. This camp will give kids and opportunity to experience this inspiration themselves by trying the traditional eastern approach to painting wetlands animals and water while learning about the amazing animals and characteristics of them. Traditional Chinese painting media, such as the bamboo brush, sumi-e ink, rice paper and suzuri inkwell will be demonstrated. With most of the camp held on the banks of Environmental Concern’s wetlands, there will be many opportunities to paint beautiful wetlands scenes inspired by eastern painting styles and Chinese painting tradition.

Contact Sarah at Enironmental Concern to register for this class through the following phone number: 410-745-9620

EASTON....Back to the Future
FREE Outdoor Movies, Fridays in July & August at dusk, Harrison St. and Brewer’s Ln. , Rain location - Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

EASTON....Free and open to the public, Rain venue-Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

Sat., August 21, 7 pm on Harrison St. - US Navy Cruisers - Contemporary Music

OXFORD....Looking for a little “pick me up” during the Dog Days of Summer? The Oxford Business Association is hosting the Chesapeake Steel Drum Band in Town Park on Sunday, August 22. The concert will begin at 3 pm and end at 5 pm. Vendors will be set up selling popcorn, lemonade, ice cream and more beginning at 2:30.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and plan to settle in under the great shade trees in the Park!

The Chesapeake Steel Drum Ban is based out of Annapolis, and has been together for about 6 years. They started with less than 10 people, and have evolved to more than 25 members, ranging from students in college, some retired, most working, just normal people coming together to have fun and play their steel drums. They have played at the Annapolis Volvo Race, Annapolis Tug of War, and numerous private parties and events.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit our website – www.portofoxford.com

WYE MILLS.... Chesapeake College - Have you always wanted to knit but don’t know where to start? Learn the fundamentals of knitting including: purl, cast on, bind off, increase and decrease, read a pattern, and correcting simple mistakes. This course is for students new to knitting or for those who need to refresh their basic skills. Course fee is $39 and tuition is $15. Classes held at the Easton High School, Monday, 8/23 – 10/4/10, 6-8 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS.... Chesapeake College - This 6-week course is for individuals who have completed a basic tax course and have at least one year of income tax preparation. Topics will include an in-depth review of Schedules A, B, C , D and E. In addition to study of these Schedules, tax law changes, new forms, and the new Schedule L will be discussed. The requirement of having taken a basic tax course is mandatory in order to keep all students on the same level of instruction. Course fee is $60. Course materials $25 paid to the instructor the first night of class. Classes held at the Easton High School, Monday and Thursdays, 8/23 – 9/13/10, 6-9 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

EASTON....The Free And Eazy Group will play at the Historic Avalon Theatre on Thursday, August 26, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., in a benefit concert for Talbot Mentors. This local jazz and dance band is donating its performance to help raise funds for the mentoring organization.

Free And Eazy features 1920s and ’30s dance music. The event will include dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 each.

Talbot Mentors matches volunteers with children who can benefit from having additional adult friends in their lives. The nonprofit organization serves more than 60 students in Talbot County. Proceeds from the event will assist its program of ongoing support and activities that help to ensure successful mentoring relationships.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Avalon box office at 410-822-7299 or online through Ticketmaster.com

For more information, to make a contribution, or to volunteer as a mentor, call Talbot Mentors at 410-770-5999 or visit www.talbotmentors.org

EASTON....Wall-E
FREE Outdoor Movies, Fridays in July & August at dusk, Harrison St. and Brewer’s Ln. , Rain location - Avalon Theatre, www.theavalonfoundation.com, 410-822-7299

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of veterinary medicine. Program starts in September and ends in March. Classes are Wednesday evenings at the Wye Mills Campus from 6-9:15 pm. Students will participate in clinical sites throughout the region. Space is limited.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....
Solo Exhibit

Reception: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 5-8 pm

EASTON....Mark your calendars for Labor Day weekend, 2010, as Chesapeake Chamber Music presents the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival at Easton's Avalon Theatre on September 3 and 4 of Labor Day weekend. The festival will headline a Saturday evening concert featuring jazz pianist Monty Alexander and the Monty Alexander Trio. The event will also feature a Friday evening concert with the exciting young jazz saxophonist and composer Grace Kelly and the Grace Kelly Quintet. And on Saturday afternoon, an informal Conversation on Jazz will take place at the Avalon with Monty Alexander and Grace Kelly, led by jazz critic Bill Edgar.

Chesapeake Chamber Music – which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010 – has a rich history of hosting small ensemble classical concerts and competitions. Last September, the organization sponsored a concert featuring Monty Alexander as an experiment to test the Eastern Shore's enthusiasm for small ensemble jazz.

The experiment was a rousing success. T.F. Sayles, Editor of Chesapeake Bay magazine, characterized the concert in a story as "two mesmerizing hours under the spell of jazz great Monty Alexander."

Predictably, Monty Alexander had a similar reaction to Easton, a highly appreciative audience and the Avalon Theatre. Conversations ensued and concert became Festival. Labor Day weekend of 2010 will feature the inaugural Monty Alexander Jazz Festival. Alexander will be both performer and Artistic Director.

The highlight of the Jazz Festival will be a Saturday evening concert featuring the Monty Alexander Trio. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built his reputation by exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby and Bobby McFerrin, among others.

The Friday evening concert will introduce an emerging young artist. Alto saxophonist Grace Kelly is a teenage phenomenon. At age 18, she has already released five CDs, one of which was listed among the best jazz CDs of the decade by Downbeat magazine. Winner of multiple jazz composition and performance awards, and recipient of accolades from the likes of Monty Alexander and Wynton Marsalis, 'rising star' might be too mild a phrase to describe Ms. Kelly. 'Meteoric' might be more appropriate.

On Saturday afternoon the festival will present a Conversation on Jazz. This will be in an intimate and informal setting at the Avalon Theatre, and will present a real opportunity to get a glimpse into the art of jazz music as viewed by a jazz great. Monty Alexander and Grace Kelly will both be on hand and jazz critic and conversationalist, Bill Edgar, will lead the "Conversation." Dr. Edgar is Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Coordinator of the Apologetics Department, and Chairman of the Faculty. A regular Trinity Forum moderator, he was named a Senior Fellow in 2004. He is also a jazz fan, jazz critic, and a jazz pianist who regularly plays with a professional jazz band.

Details on ticket pricing and availability, as well as show times for the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival events can be found on the Festival web site at www.chesapeakechambermusic.org/jazz.

Tickets may be purchased online, or by calling the Chesapeake Chamber Music office at 410-819-0380. Tickets will first be sold in Festival packages covering all three events. Tickets for individual events will go on sale no later than August 1, 2010.

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - This 10-week course includes tax basics, tax law, income, deductions, credits, tax computations, tax forms; business and individual tax planning, filing taxes, and tax terms using MHEC approved textbooks. Students will learn fundamental concepts necessary to prepare basic tax returns. Course fee is $100 & $60 for course materials. Classes held at the Easton High School. Monday & Thursday, 9/9 - 11/22/10, 6– 9 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....9 am - 4:30 pm $375
For all levels. This 3-day workshop will focus on the challenges and joys of painting in town. Robert often employs a strategy of working on a single painting over multiple days declaring that: “If it’s good enough for Monet, it’s good enough for me.” This approach will be well demonstrated and discussed, as will the guiding principles of all of Robert’s painting. Demonstrations will be offered each morning, as well as the progress of one painting over the 3 days. Students will paint in Easton’s charming downtown area each afternoon and can choose to work on a single piece or multiple pieces during that time. Basic perspective tips will be covered. The goal of this workshop is to help set the artist in you free in town, and Robert will explain the meaning of his own urban mantra: “Remember, you’re painting.” Limit 16 students. robertbarber.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

ST. MICHAELS....The committee for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th annual Boating Party Swinging on a Spar, has chosen Sept. 11 as the date for this year's event.

The festivities, which begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails on Navy Point, will feature fine dining by PeachBlossoms Catering and dancing to the music of The Golden Gup.

In recognition of Patriot Day, guests will receive flag pins and participate in a moment of silence at the event.

Proceeds from The Boating Party, the museum's major fundraising event of the year, will help underwrite the museum's educational programming for children and adults, including the Kids Club program, as well as the restoration and preservation of the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay watercraft and historic Bay artifacts.

Tickets are $175 per person, with table captains hosting a table of 10 for $1,750 and Benefactors contributing $2,750 for a table of 10.

For reservations to the Boating Party, contact Director of Development René Stevenson at 410-745-4950.

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

OXFORD....What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - Spoken in 12 countries in East and Central Africa, Swahili opens the door for travelers to countries such as Kenya and Tanzania and offers a window into African culture. Learn basic conversation skills for visiting Swahili-speaking countries, while exploring how the language reflects a rich heritage that draws upon its roots in Africa, Asia and Europe. Course fee is $145. Classes held at the Wye Mills Campus. Monday & Wednesday, 9/13 – 9/29/10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - Discover your personal style of artistic expression and explore traditional and experimental approaches to art. Students will learn how to plan and develop a painting from the conception of an idea to the completion of an artwork. All levels of artists will benefit from the art essentials. The instructor has over 30 years of experience as an international career artist. Course fee is $175. Classes held at the Easton High School. Monday, 9/13 – 11/1/10, 6 – 8 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON.... 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Easton High School Auditorium
FRANK KROS, MSW, JD Mecklenberg Avenue

What is bullying?

Who are the targets?

Who are the Bullies?

What can we do?

A topic that is a concern to communities across the country, Dr. Kros will explore bullying and the Role of the Internet , Characteristics, Steps to Change Behaviors, and Prevention
Q & A to follow

Frank Kros is a career child advocate, who has served as a childcare worker, child abuse investigator, children’s home administrator, consultant, college professor, attorney, writer and speaker. Certified in applied educational neuroscience, Frank Kros currently serves as president of The Upside Down Organization and executive vice president of The Children’s Guild, the largest private provider of special education services in Maryland.

Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Talbot County, Talbot County Public Schools and the Upside Down Organization.
Suggested Donation $5.00. Children admitted free.

For more information call 410-822-0444 or e-mail jdavis@mhamdes.org today!

EASTON....First of many to come “Character Bowl” will be held on 9/18 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.

For further info contact Event Chairman Dick Pairo 410-723-0020 or dickpairo@ymail.com

EASTON....SAVE THE DATE!
SHORE HEALTH SYSTEM GOLF INVITATIONAL
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

For more info: call 410-822-1000, ext. 5481

WYE MILLS....Looking for a new career in the banking industry? Join Chesapeake College this fall for the “Achieving Bank Teller Excellence” course. The comprehensive training offered by Chesapeake College provides an overview of the financial industry, prepares tellers to provide outstanding customer service, and reviews the various products and services banks offer.

The course instructor, Rita Mielke, is a former banking professional with over 30 years of experience in all levels of the banking industry. The program is a unique combination of in class training and online modules that provide students with the knowledge that banks are seeking when hiring new tellers.

Evening classes will be held September 20 – October 13, 2010 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Day classes are offered October 18 – November 1, 2010 on Monday and Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 12:15 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at Chesapeake College by calling 410-827-5833 or by email, mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $525
For all levels. This workshop is divided into daily segments featuring the landscape elements (clouds & skies, trees, water, and middle ground) that are so important when painting the local landscape, and gives you a real "how to" course. This workshop is great for the new plein air painter as well as for those wanting to hone their skills. Gavin is a skilled and patient instructor who will help take your work to the next level. This workshop will spend mornings at the studio and school in a classroom setting with demos and PowerPoint presentations, and afternoons in the field with plenty of hands on painting in pastoral and water oriented settings. Limit 20 students.

www.gavinbrooksstudio.com For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $400
For all levels. Dawn Emerson is known for expressing energy, movement, and emotion through her pastel paintings of animals, the landscape, and people. An award winning pastelist, she has exhibited widely, contributed to several books and been featured in magazines. Dawn is an experienced teacher and has been an art instructor for the past 23 years, first as an artist in residence in public schools K-12, and now as a college level drawing instructor as well as a pastel and drawing workshop-leader around the country. Three instructional DVDs of her studio sessions will be available in mid-April, 2010. A creative and patient teacher, Dawn is constantly striving to grow and learn. In her workshops, students learn from both the instructor and each other in a refreshingly down to earth, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere. Limit 18 students. dawnemerson.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....The Chesapeake Film Festival returns to Talbot County September 24-26, 2010.

The Chesapeake Film Festival's principal organizers are independent filmmaker Doug Sadler and Marie U'Ren representing community volunteers. An Advisory Board and volunteer committee members, many of whom have substantial film and media expertise, support them. The festival committee presents a series of film events throughout the year preceding the September festival. Some will be stand-alone; others will be presented in collaboration with local organizations, such as First Night® Talbot.

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.

We believe films can affect positive change and through this medium individuals and communities gain a greater understanding of themselves and the world. We envision a festival that stimulates, educates and empowers.

OXFORD....8 am to 2 pm- Oxford Library grounds on Market Street. Come browse the tables jammed with a wide array of hardback, soft cover and paperback books at bargain prices. There are books for every age and interest. Join book lovers from near and far who come each year for this outstanding sale. You'll be glad you did!

For more information call 410-226-5922 or 410-226-5727.

Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 26th.

EASTON....Featuring the best new works from our Gallery Artists

Reception: Friday, October 1, 2010, 5-7 pm

OXFORD....4 – 6 pm – Oxford’s Picket Fence Silent Auction at the Oxford Community Center. For more information – visit out website – www.portofoxford.com

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $200
For all levels and mediums. Learn how to capture the beauty of nature with an effective and compelling composition that works. Discover how to move mountains and buildings, turn roads into streams, exchange blah skies for dramatic ones, and transpose the humdrum landscape into energetic eye-catching paintings. Incorporate these simple techniques to add more drama and life into your work. Barbara, a painter and teacher in oil and watercolor for over 25 years and author of “14 Formulas for Painting Fabulous Landscapes,” is a knowledgeable and sharing instructor who will give you the personal attention and encouragement you need. The introductory session will include a PowerPoint presentation, followed by demos and painting in the studio or on location, weather permitting. Apply the many fundamental tips and tricks to make the landscape your own. Limit 16 students. www.barbaranuss.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....Academy Art Museum

October 8, 9 &10, 2010 Call to Artists, applications and conditions of the Show will be posted on the web site January, 2010.

Deadline for applications will be April 1, 2010.

Congratulations to this year’s winners

Peter S. Dudley - Best Body of Work 1st place

Mona Adisa Brooks - Best Body of Work 2nd Place

Harvey Greenwald - Best Body of Work 3rd place

Evy Edelman - Best Single Piece

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $550 (Model fees not included)

For intermediate and advanced students. In these workshops the figure will be the subject matter, however the focus will be on improving drawing skills and seeing values and colors correctly and understanding their relationships to each other. There will be daily demonstrations emphasizing the big shapes and establishing their relationships correctly. This provides a springboard to adding additional information if the individual artist desires. We will address design and technique in a manner in which the individual artist may express themselves in a personal way. The student will experience many specific assignments, which helps to "get to the point a little more quickly". Be ready to cover a lot of canvas and "learning through earnest mileage". Students will receive plenty of one-on-one instruction and individual demonstrations as needed. Limit 15 students.
www.krollroberts.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....The Premier sale of original fine crafts on Maryland's Eastern Shore The Academy Art Museum's thirteenth annual craft show will bring more than 60 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists to Easton. This juried event features recognized masters as well as new emerging artists accompanied by their latest collec­tions of exceptional fine crafts, all for sale. This years show will feature over 25 craft artists new to the Museum's show. There will be over 3,000 hand-crafted items including contemporary and classic jewelry, unique clothing, home furnishings and accessories.

The event will kick off with a special Preview Party on Friday evening. It is a wonderful opportunity for meeting the artist and for first choice shopping. Enjoy all day shopping on Saturday and Sunday, including early Christmas shopping and delicious lunches and snacks. There will be demonstrations and door prizes. The daily cost of admission is $8.

OXFORD....7-11am
What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

EASTON....Talbot Humane is holding its first annual Bark in the Park on October 16th at Idlewilde Park in Easton.

This will be a fun filled Family Festival with activities and entertainment for everyone: a Fun Doggie Show with laughter and prizes; Easton Police K-9 demonstration; horse drawn carriage rides; Frisbee dogs demonstration; Agility and Obedience demonstrations; the Grand Dog Walk; music, food and drink; and MUCH MORE!

"Register now as a dog walker or as a fundraiser. You do not even need a dog to walk, you can register as a fundraiser to help our furry friends at Talbot Humane. It's easy and fun!" Brian Metcalf, Executive Director

www.firstgiving.com/talbot_humane_bark-in-the-park

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Many families return for both Tilghman day and the Summer Seafood Festival year after year to take advantage of the Seafood available. Oyster shucking contest, Crab Picking, Auction....Boat Docking Contest - Always a favorite - never disappointing. Into the slip - stern first and a line around the piling in less than 20 seconds.

Another favorite event is the annual Fire Company Auction, All proceeds from this event go to support the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Co. This is a major fund raiser. There is a Silent auction during the early afternoon Followed by the live auction in the evening

Music provided by 'Bird Dog Wheeler and the Road Kings' Well known local musicians and song writers.

All exhibits open at 10:00 AM

11:00 AM Silent Auction begins Kronsberg Park, and continues all day

11:00 AM The Row Boat Race begins at Dogwood Harbor followed by the Jigger Throw contest

12:00 Noon Boat Docking contest begins in Dogwood Harbor

At 2:00 PM Work Boat races off Avalon Island

The Crab picking contest is held in Kronsberg park at 3:45 PM

The live Auction begins at 4:30 PM

EASTON.... The community is invited to step up for Memorial Hospital by attending a performance of Capitol Steps. This troupe of political satirists is famous for their humorous song parodies and skits about politics and ...current events. The "Step Up for the Hospital" fundraiser begins at 6:00 pm with a reception at Scossa Restaurant & Lounge, 8 N. Washington Street in Easton. The Capitol Steps perform at 8:00 pm at the Historic Avalon Theatre. The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is the presenting sponsor for the fundraiser, which benefits Shore Regional Cancer Center.

Tickets for this Memorial Hospital Foundation event are $60 per person for the Capitol Steps performance only and $150 for the reception and performance. For more information about becoming a sponsor and to purchase tickets, call Debbie Gardner, 410-822-1000, ext. 5481 or email dgardner@shorehealth.org

EASTON....10 am - 5 pm $160
For all levels. This weekend workshop teaches you each step of a miniature painting; from gessoing your board, to drawing and applying your paint, to varnishing and framing. Don't let the small size be intimidating, you will be surprised how loosely these paintings begin and are then fine tuned into miniatures. Includes many fundamentals of painting -- a great way to start if you have always wanted to try oil painting! Limit 16 students.www.dianeduboismullaly.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $600
For all levels. Ken is a fun, energetic California painter. Check out these great (and very short) time lapse videos of Ken painting, from start to finish, on YouTube. You'll see how he masses in his darks, then goes for his lightest lights; and completes his painting suggesting form and light with large loose strokes. Please click the links to see Ken paint a scene with a streetcar (1:17 minutes), and watch how he paints trees, sky and water (1:04 minutes). Limit 20 students. www.kenauster.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

OXFORD....Lives Interrupted ~ a World War II Musical Revue, created and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, directed and book by Betty Dorbin, musical direction by Marcia Gilliam. All the favorite songs from WW II woven together in a family story that mirrors the experiences all Americans shared. A must for veterans and their families, students (of all ages) and everyone who wants to re-live the moments and hear the music of the Greatest Generation.

Friday and Saturday - October 22, 23, 29, 30 November 5 & 6 at 8 pm;
Sunday - October 24, 31 & November 7 at 2 pm;
Thursday - November 4 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

ST. MICHAELS....The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host Frederick Douglass Day on October 23, 2010 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels from 10am to 4pm.

Come learn more about Talbot County’s favorite son and enjoy good food, music, and educational exhibits. All proceeds will fund the Frederick Douglass Memorial on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn. Adults $10; children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. (410.770.3751)

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $600
For intermediate and advanced students. This workshop will help you strengthen your visual sensitivity through direct painting from observation. The goal is to create a powerful sense of physical presence in your painted image. Explore light, space, color, form, mark-making and compositional structure, working toward a deeper understanding of what makes a painting strong, beautiful, dynamic and convincing. Limit 20 students. www.maggiesiner.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

ST. MICHAELS....On Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, will celebrate the Bay oyster. The event will feature live music, a variety of food items, family activities, skipjack and buyboat rides, oyster aquaculture and restoration demonstrations, oyster tonging, and cooking demonstrations. The event is free to CBMM members and costs $15 per person for non-members (boat rides and food are an additional cost).

For further information, visit www.cbmm.org

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $450
For all levels. Tim is known for his kind and gentle teaching style, and how well he explains and demonstrates the fundamentals of plein air painting. Generous with his time and attention, Tim patiently explains his demos every step of the way. This entire workshop is based at Dogwood Harbor on Tilghman Island, where Tim's favorite subjects, skipjacks and workboats, are found. We titled the workshop "Extreme Plein Air" due to the nature of the weather this time of year. It can be warm and sunny, cold and rainy, or anything in between. Tim has scouted a few places near the harbor to get out of the rain if that is necessary. If the rain is extreme, Tim will move the class indoors to the Easton Studio and School. Limit 20 students.
www.bellartstudio.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON.... Waterfowl Festival - A Wildlife Art & Sportsman’s Expo! 40TH YEAR
The ultimate weekend for the sophisticated sportsman or art lover.Venues throughout Easton feature world-class wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings and photos. Collectible decoys, sporting gear and adventures to delight every outdoorsman. A wine tasting pavilion not to be missed. Also scheduled are World Championship Calling Contests, decoy auctions, shooting, retriever and fly-fishing demonstrations, a sporting clays tournament, kid’s activities and evening concerts. 18,000 visitors mingle with 400 of the nation’s finest wildlife artists, craftsmen and vendors. A festive atmosphere topped by great food and music make this event a must each November. Free parking and shuttle service.

EASTON....9:30 am - 4:30 pm $450

In this three day workshop you will create a painting from a costumed model. Mr. Carter will discuss drawing & achieving correct proportions. There will be a focus on color and value arrangement and how they serve to develop composition, and the use of color as a unifying element throughout the composition. Mr. Carter demonstrates for each student individually. Limit 15 students. johnmichaelcarter.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to www.eastonstudioandschool.com

South Street Art Gallery
5 South Street, Easton, MD 21601
www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....9:30 am - 4:30 pm $450

Please check back for details. Limit 15 students. johnmichaelcarter.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....A Celebration - Remembering Twenty Five Years is the theme for the 2010 Festival Of Trees. Midge Menzies and Leslie Ware, Talbot Hospice volunteers who founded the Festival of Trees in 1985 will serve as Honorary Chairpersons.

Friday, November 16 kicks off with a Preview Party at the Tidewater Inn and the festivities will continue throughout the weekend with the spectacular Decorated Trees, Homes Tour, Daddy Daughter Dance, Mother Son Dance, Holiday Bingo, Fun Run Walk, and Candy Cane Lane, along with holiday shopping in the Elf`s shop.

Additional events are planned prior to the festival starting with a Christmas in July Kick Off with a ribbon cutting celebration at Lanham Hall Designs, followed by dinner at Martinis Restaurant on July 27th. Both businesses will donate 20% of the sales to Talbot Hopsice Foundation (THF). Other events include a Fashion Show on October 29, an auction of brand new handbags on November 5, and the Crab Claw Restaurant benefit on November 16. Westphal Jewelers will donate a beautiful piece of jewelry for a raffle.

Stay tuned for more information and mark your calendar for A Celebration Remembering Twenty Five Years!

For additional information, please call 410.822.6681

EASTON.... 7pm / FREE

This will be the warm up show before the USAF performs a DAR-Constitution Hall. Easton High School Auditorium.

For tickets, please mail a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
The Star Democrat
PO Box 600
Easton, MD 21601
Attn’ Avalon Joy
www.usafband.af.mil
http://www.usafband.af.mil/ensembles/

EASTON....ED COOPER and TIM BELL continue, plus Small Works by Gallery Artists and Miniatures by Diane DuBois Mullaly

Reception: Friday, December 3, 2010, 5-7 pm

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $225
For all levels. In this workshop we will explore ways of using photos as valuable aids to creating dynamic figurative paintings. Working with both Nancy' photos and yours, we'll explore the possibilities that photos hold for capturing gestures that are impossible to replicate from life. Come prepared to do lots of quick studies. Limit 16 students. Click here for materials list. www.nancytankersley.com

For more info or to enroll please call 410-770-8350 or go to http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

OXFORD....7am - 11am
What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

EASTON....
This year’s banners will be auctioned at a free event with light fare and music, at the Waterfowl Festival Building, on Saturday, December 11th from 7pm to 9:30pm.

The Arts In Easton Banner Program is the work of the Avalon Foundation and is designed to help promote local artists and Easton as an arts destination. All banners are auctioned with proceeds benefiting local artists, the banner program and other outdoor community events.

EASTON....First Night gets a little bigger every year. Downtown is full of fun things to do for adults and children. Bring the whole family back to the Avalon for dancing and the Countdown to Midnight.

6pm - midnight / Admission by First Night Button.