ST. MICHAELS....
The waterfowling and carving traditions along Tangier Sound’s open waters are featured in a new Crisfield Carvings—Bird Hunting on Broad Waters exhibit opening April 13 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD.

The city of Crisfield, MD, lies amid vast stretches of marshland ringing Tangier Sound—an ideal habitat for the migratory birds passing through every fall on their way south. Although well known as the seafood capital for the oysters and crabs that were packed there, Crisfield is just as well known for decoy carving in a distinctive local style. The Ward brothers—Lem and Steve—were the most famous of them, but Crisfield produced many more carvers, and hunters purchased their decoys for use far beyond these local waters.

Crisfield's waterfowling and carving traditions are nearly as old as the city itself. Founded after the Civil War, when a railroad spur line was extended across the marshes to reach the waters of Tangier Sound, downtown Crisfield was built on oyster shells—the discarded byproduct of the fishing industry that built the city.

Will Sterling and Travis Ward, Sr., father of the Ward brothers, were among the first generation of decoy carvers in the community. They created a local style that was marked by a broad, flat bottom, which gave the duck or goose decoy maximum stability to minimize its wobble in the choppy, open waters of Tangier Sound. Unlike other waterfowl hunting regions, the local waterfowlers—and the decoy carvers who supplied them—did not concentrate entirely on these most popular ducks, but hunted almost every species of bird that passed through the area, from herons (locally “buncutties” and “wops”) on down to song birds. They carved—and hunted—bird species that were widely enjoyed as table fare, but also birds that fed on fish and shellfish, such as mergansers and loons. Among the more unusual species for decoys were flickers (locally “hammers”), which were hunted widely in the area and carved by several area decoy makers.

This special exhibit includes decoys representing this broad variety of birds, as well as original artwork by carver Lem Ward, and other regional works. Crisfield Carvings—Bird Hunting on Broad Waters opens April 13 in the museum’s Waterfowling Building and continues through November 3, 2013.

The special exhibit is free for CBMM members or with general museum admission. For more information, call 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org

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....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.

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.

See our website at: www.patriotcruises.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.

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.

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.

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!

ST. MICHAELS....
Selina II's season will be through mid October, 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....
April 5-June 3 . . . Troika Gallery in downtown Easton hosts its popular annual Spring Group Show, featuring new works by many of the gallery’s 34 artists. Meet artists at an Opening Reception on April 5 from 5-8:30pm.

This sophisticated gallery has an elegant ambiance, yet offers the charm and warmth of a friendly working studio found nowhere else on the Eastern Shore.

Troika Gallery is located at 9 S. Harrison St. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm, and Sunday by appointment. Artist portfolios and gallery information are available online at www.troikagallery.com.

For more information, email art@troikagallery.com or phone 410.770.9190.

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. $

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Jan Kirsh: Forms from the Garden
May 8 through July 7, 2013

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
James Turrell Perspectives
May 8 through July 7, 2013

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Stained Glass Mosaic Studio
Instructor: Jen Wagner
Ongoing Open Studio
Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Sundays 1-4pm

EASTON....
Cedar Colonnade
Howard and Mary McCoy
Through August 1, 2013

ST. MICHAELS....
CASA's Annual Event Scheduled for May 18, 2013

Put on your favorite hat or shake out that seersucker jacket and come celebrate with CASA of Talbot & Dorchester Counties at Bruce Wiltsie and Bill Davenport's Hemmersley Farm at Emerson Point on Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, for Off to the Races! This fun-filled Preakness-themed party will raise money for CASA's important work with children who are under court protection due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. CASA Board members and Off to the Races coordinators Christina Hoff, Bruce Wiltsie, Mary Lou McAllister, and Laurie Dennis have high stakes plans for CASA's annual spring fund-raiser.

Beginning at 5:00 p.m. under a gorgeous tent on the banks of the Miles River, this exciting evening will feature live music, fancy hors d'oeuvres, Mint juleps, Southsides, Black-eyed Susan cocktails, gourmet southern cuisine, the colorful silks of Preakness® winners from years gone by, and will include viewing the Preakness® Stakes big race on jumbotron screens. The Off to the Races Committee has some stellar surprises up their sleeves which are sure to keep the evening full of fun, frivolity, and merriment! You and your friends will definitely want to arrive on time so that you can enjoy the pre-race activities, including competing in "betting" on the horses prior to the big race, post time for which is 6:19 p.m. You won't want to miss the chance at winning one of the Grand Prizes! All "bets" will be accepted as donations to CASA, helping to ensure that the provision of a Court Appointed Special Advocate to every child who needs CASA by their side.

Reservations are $150 per person, $100 of which is tax-deductible, and can be made on-line at www.casaoftalbot.org or by calling the CASA office at 410-822-2866, ext. 6. Sponsorship opportunities still exist, so please contact the office if you would like to receive a sponsorship packet.

Following the horse race, a special guest appearance promises to make the evening especially heartwarming and memorable. This is going to one for the books, so plan now to go Off to the Races with CASA on Saturday, May 18, 2013!

For information and tickets call CASA of Talbot and Dorchester Counties’ at 410-822-2866 ext. 1

ST. MICHAELS....
Season: April to October 2012

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.

OXFORD....
Sat./Sun. May 18-19 Oxford Invitational Fine Arts Fair.

Forty juried mid Atlantic artists will show and sell their work.

(Please note new dates - NOT held on Memorial Weekend!) Preview Party May 17. Contact OCC to receive an invitation if you've never attended and would like to! All are welcome.

The Fine Arts Fair is a benefit event - 30% of sales support programs at OCC... 410-226-5904

ST. MICHAELS....
CBMM will host the 3rd Annual Elf Classic Yacht Race on May 18, 2013.

More information at www.cbmm.org or www.cyrg.org

The (Classic Yacht Restoration Guild) CYRG was founded in 1982 to foster the traditions of maritime culture and boatbuilding, particularly those associated with the northeast United States and the Chesapeake Bay. The CYRG is currently preserving the oldest-known small yacht in America—the 1888 Elf, a 30-foot class wooden sailing yacht built by George F. Lawley & Sons in Boston, MA, which now sails the Chesapeake Bay.

EASTON....
The residents of the Londonderry Retirement Community invite the general public to the first Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 700 Port Street in Easton, MD. The event, sponsored by the residents of Londonderry, will include a tour of several unique cottages and apartments on the Tred Avon River. Visitors will have the opportunity to view resident-designed patios and gardens, and even an art studio, as well as to explore Londonderry’s landscaped grounds and paths while listening to a traveling calliope built by resident Ed Schmidt. Exhibits of resident art work will be shown in several cottages, showcasing the artistic talent of Londonderry’s residents.

The Manor House, a mid-1800’s Gothic Revival stone villa, which has been restored for special events, will also be open for tours. Local thespian, David Foster, will bring the history of The Manor House alive through brief dramatic presentations at 12 noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy beverages and cookies on the sun porch and patio of the Londonderry Community Center and the Scottish Highland Creamery will be on hand dispensing its popular homemade ice cream.

The event is open to all ages. For further information call 410-820-8732.

TALBOT COUNTY....
Join us for second annual Chesapeake Bay Tour de Cure on May 18, 2013 where 750 riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes® and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.

Tour de Cure is a family cycling event with bike routes designed for everyone to participate.

10 Mile Family Fun Ride: New to cycling? Our 10 Mile Family Fun ride is for you! This route, open to all ages and ability levels, stops at Cottingham Farm where you can rest by the Goldsborough Creek, enjoy healthy snacks, family activities, and even tour this certified organic farm!

25 Mile Fitness Ride: Take it up a notch with our 25 Mile Fitness Ride! Enjoy the long meandering wooded backroads of Talbot County and get a little taste of downtown Easton on the same route!

55 Mile: Challenge yourself with the 55 Miler! This ride will take you through the beautiful, verdant farmland of Talbot County and along the precious waterways that meander through the Chesapeake Bay watershed area. Take a ride on the Bellevue--Oxford Ferry and enjoy gorgeous waterfront rest stops.

100 Mile Century: Ready for a century ride? There's no better way to experience the incredible scenery of Talbot County. NEW THIS YEAR: Our 100 Mile riders are invited to participate in a Speed Zone along the back end of the route!

All routes have fully supported rest stops throughout and supply and gear vehicles circulate to ensure your comfort and safety. There is no better way to take in the gorgeous landscape of the Eastern Shore!

Enjoy a festive atmosphere including breakfast, live music, lunch, libations, massages, team photos, product sampling, family activities and more!

Register today for the Ride of Your Life!
main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/A1MND-MarylandArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8614

ST. MICHAELS....
Last year, a new race emerged as one of the elite running events in the mid-Atlantic region. With a flat, fast, USTAF certified 1/2 marathon course that winds along the beautiful waterfront communities of St. Michaels, this event attracted runners from all over the US in its opening year. In addition to the 1/2 marathon course, the St. Michaels Running Festival offers a beautiful 10k course and a 5k course that winds along the beautiful Miles River.

This year's event has been enhanced to provide runners with an even greater shot at achieving a PR and, of course, all runners are guaranteed a wonderful race experience and a dynamic post-race expo in one of the most exclusive destinations along the Chesapeake Bay. Some of the highlights for this year's race include: earlier, cooler start times; new, scenic and distinct 10k course, awesome runner bags, custom medal (for all 1/2 marathon runners) and beer at the finish!

We recorded over 1500 registered runners in 2012, so register now to save your place at the 2nd Annual St. Michaels Running Festival on May 18th, 2013! Space is limited to the first 3000 runners.

EASTON....
Talbot Mentors Spring Brunch, 11:30 a.m. Talbot Country Club. Live music, silent auction, raffle. $75 per person, benefits Talbot Mentors. Reserve by May 10. Call 410-770-5999.

EASTON....
Sunday, 5/19 10:30 AM– 6:30 PM
Reiki I with Dell St. Ana, Reiki Master/Teacher

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

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....
Mondays, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/24 6:30 – 8 PM 4 classes
Mindfulness Meditation for Veterans and Spouses with Bob Hyman
410-819-3395

Easton Library to Offer Free Children’s program On Tuesdays, May 21, 28, at 10:00 a.m. The Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will once again offer its popular First Step Storytime program for children under 3 accompanied by an adult.

All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons are asked to pre-register for this program. For more information, call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

Contact: Rosemary Morris, telephone: 410-822-1626

OXFORD, MD....
OXFORD FARMERS MARKET - Fresh, local & homemade items! OCC welcomes back the Oxford Farmers Market for a new season of fresh, local produce, baked goods, and artisan works. Weekly, Wednesdays from 4-6pm in the front circle drive of the Oxford Community Center.

EASTON....
Thursdays, 5/9 and 5/23 12:30–2 PM
5 Element Yoga: A Path of Self-Healing through the Seasons Summer Series with S.D. Swan, Yoga Instructor & Certified Massage Therapist & Freya Farley, Acupuncturist & Reflexologist

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

Easton Vol. Fire Department presents BINGO, Every FRIDAY!!!!

- 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

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....
Join the fun as the Talbot County Tourism Board & Office of Tourism TEE OFF FORE TOURISM May 28, 2012 at Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton, Maryland

Kick off the 2013 tourism season with an afternoon on the fairways, followed by a cookout and cocktail party. All members of the Talbot County hospitality industry are welcome to attend—owners, managers, chefs, bartenders, servers, store clerks. Come one, come all! Build a golf team or simply attend the party.

Please RSVP by May 17. Call 410-770-8000 or email cvanhooser@talbotcountymd.gov

11:30 a.m. — Golf Registration Begins
1 p.m. Shotgun Start – Four Person Scramble
Cost: $45 per player, Includes cart, green fees, and reception.
5-6:30 p.m. – ReceptionA
Cost: $10 per person for non-golfers

Golf Team or Individual Players:
Player #1 Player #2 Player #3 Player #4

Reception Only:
Make checks payable to Talbot County Office of Tourism. Credit card payments accepted.

EASTON....
The Parent Café will take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the main library, 100 West Dover Street, Easton.

For more information, call the library at 410 Contact: Rosemary Morris, telephone: 410-822-1626

OXFORD....
May 31-June 2 in Oxford.
Members' quilts will be displayed in the Oxford Community center, and a special display of local antique quilts will be featured in St. Paul's Church at 225 Morris St., Oxford.

$10 tickets available at both the Oxford Community Center and St. Paul's Church.

ST. MICHAELS....
Celebrate the Eastern Shore strawberry harvest with over 50 artisans displaying quality crafts of all kinds and strawberries to eat and take home. Join us at St. Luke’s United Methodist’s 24th Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show at St. Luke’s Church,304 Talbot Street, St. Michaels, Saturday, June 1st, from 10 am to 5 pm. Enjoy it all: crafts, lunch, bake sale, with food and fun for everyone.

There is no admission fee. For further information call the church office at 410-745-2534.

EASTON....
Saturday, 6/1
10 AM and3 PM Mosaics: the Ultimate Art of Recycling with Sue Stockman Artist

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

OXFORD....
8 beautiful gardens in Historic Oxford, June 1, 2013, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, sponsored by the Oxford Garden Club.

Call 410-226-0222 for information and/or Early Ticket Sales $15.00 - Day of Tour Tickets are sold in Oxford Town Park for $20.00.

Follow up your Garden Tour with the Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore, Inc.'s Quilt Show - "A Quilted Garden" at the Oxford Community Center.

MARYLAND'S EASTERN SHORE....
Chesapeake Chamber Music’s 28th Annual Festival will run from June 2 through June 16, 2013, in Easton, Centreville, St. Michaels and Royal Oak on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The two-week Festival will feature 13 events, including six concerts, five artist recitals and two rehearsals open to the public at no charge. Twenty concert artists will perform this year, including many familiar faces, along with some newcomers to the Eastern Shore Festival scene. J. Lawrie Bloom, Bass Clarinet of the Chicago Sym­phony Orchestra, and Marcy Rosen, a founding member of the world-re­nowned Mendelssohn String Quartet, continue as Artistic Directors and have planned programs that span centuries and styles with broad appeal.

Sharing his excitement about the program and master musicians scheduled for Festival 28, Artistic Director, J. Lawrie Bloom, comments, “Again, as in the past, we have attempted to put together two weeks of programs filled with audience favorites, gems that may be new to you, and even some that will challenge you in some way. We have brought players from around the world, many that you have come to know through the years, and added new faces that you will want to meet and hear for the first time on the Eastern Shore.”

The Festival, held in Easton and at other Mid-Shore locations, will include two new venues this year during the first week. Trinity Cathedral on Goldsborough Street in Easton, will feature two recitals. The first recital on June 2 will feature the award-winning Trio Cavatina, including piano, violin and cello and playing selections from Fauré, Schumann, and Beethoven. The second recital on June 4 will showcase J. Lawrie Bloom on clarinet and Ieva Jokubaviciute on piano who will perform selections from Gade, Finzi, Busoni, and Debussy. The next new venue, River House at Easton Club, will feature an afternoon of music on June 8, including works by Richard Strauss and Antonín Dvořák, and will feature a Provençal picnic afterwards.

Other highlights of the first week include a recital at the Academy Art Museum on June 6 featuring Bella Hristova (violin), Dmitri Murrath (viola), Maiya Papach (viola) and Robert McDonald (piano) performing selections from Mozart, Brahms, and Knox. The concert at the Avalon Theatre on June 7 includes Medelssohn’s Octet in E-Flat, Opus 20, composed when he was just 16, along with selections from Bernstein and Suk. On June 9, the Festival will return to the historically significant St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and will highlight two popular Mozart Quintets. The church, which was a successful new Festival venue last year, boasts an extraordinary oak- vaulted ceiling shaped like the inverted hull of an early ship – a perfect location for enjoying chamber music works.

Highlights of the second week include a Tuesday, June 11 performance by Festival favorites, Tara Helen O’Connor (flute), Daniel Phillips (violin), and Diane Walsh (piano) at Christ Church in Easton, playing selections from Barber, Bach, Reinecke, Schocker, and Doppler. On Thursday, June 13, the Easton Studio and School will host a recital by “Marcy Rosen and Friends,” with selections from Handel/Halvorsen, Rossini, and Kodály. The Festival returns to the Avalon Theatre on June 14 for a performance by the renowned group, “La Fenice,” featuring returning favorites Catherine Cho (violin), Maria Lambros (viola), Peggy Pearson (oboe), Marcy Rosen (cello), and Diane Walsh (piano) performing selections from Haydn, Bach, Corigliano, Brahms, and Stravinsky. On June 15, the Festival continues at the St. Michaels High School in St. Michaels, MD, for a “Viva Vivaldi” concert featuring the always popular “Four Seasons.” The Festival closes on June 16 with the Angels Concert at Deerwood, another new venue for the Festival. This contemporary home is known for its fine gardens on the Tred Avon River near Royal Oak. The concert will feature the music of C.P.E. Bach, Schumann, and J.S. Bach, among others.

This year, there will be two open rehearsals on June 5 and June 12, both at 10 a.m. at the Academy Art Museum. Generous financial support from the business community and public enables Chesapeake Chamber Music to offer affordable tickets for Festival concerts and recitals; open rehearsals are free to the general public. This year’s Festival is supported by the Talbot County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Star-Democrat, Benson & Mangold, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial.

Tickets go on sale in April 2013. For additional information, visit www.ChesapeakeChamberMusic.org or call 410 819-0380.

ST. MICHAELS....
Once again, the Inn at Perry Cabin will open its doors and host the St. Michaels Community Center's Fifth Annual Tea, Fashion Show and Silent Auction on Sunday, June 2. Guests will see an afternoon Tea, complete with tea sandwiches, scones, tea cakes and sweets. The Fashion Show will feature attire from the Cheapeake Bay Outfitters, Charisma and local St. Michaels jewelry stores. Businesses from St. Michaels are donating items for the Silent Auction.

The St. Michaels Community Center works to improve the unmet needs in the local community. Proceeds from this event will support the SMCC programs which include free luncheons for seniors, the food bank, clothes drive, teen nights, after school programs and summer camps for children.

A tour of the Perry Cabin gardens is available at 2 p.m., but space is limited to the first 25 guests who purchase a ticket. The Tea begins at 3 p.m. All tickets are $55.

Call 410-745-6037 to pre-order, or mail a check to: SMCC, P.O. Box 354, St. Michaels, Md. 21663.

EASTON....
Beginners and veteran women golfers are welcome at Women & Girls Fund clinic and 9-hole tournament

Women golfers—beginners and long-time golfers alike—are welcome to pick up tips, enjoy lunch, and play in a 9-hole tournament at the Women & Girls Fund’s 2nd Annual Golf Day at the Talbot Country Club on Tuesday, June 4th.

The Women & Girls Fund distributes grants each year in support of non-profit programs that benefit women, girls, and families in the five Mid-Shore counties. Over the past ten years, the Fund has made grants totaling $340,436.

“This is a perfect day for new golfers, so bring your friends and join the fun,” said Women & Girls Fund President Beth Spurry. “We will have a great time learning a bit about the game and spending time with friends, all in support of the Women & Girls Fund.”

During morning clinics, Head Golf Professional Marc Kimminau, 1st Assistant Golf Professional Kevin Bales, and Assistant Golf Professional Greg Ottani, all of Talbot Country Club, along with Tom Hanna, Director of Golf at River House Golf at the Easton Club, will offer tips and techniques for putting, chipping, driving, and getting out of sand traps. After lunch, the women will break into foursomes for a 9-hole “scramble.” That is, every player will hit from their foursome’s “best ball” position, from tee to green, giving everyone a chance to contribute to the team’s cumulative low score.

The fee for the full Golf Day, including the clinic, luncheon, a golf cart, and 9 holes of golf, is $100. The fee for lunch, a cart, and the 9-hole tournament is $75. In addition, individuals, businesses, and non-profits are invited to be hole sponsors at three levels: $100 for “par” sponsors; $150 for “birdie” sponsors; $200 for “eagle” sponsors.

“It’s a fun event and a chance to meet women from all of the Mid-Shore counties,” said Paige Barton, Golf Day chair. “And you’ll be helping support some great community programs.”

For further information and to sign up for the “Golf Day,” call 410-770-8347, e-mail info@womenandgirlsfund.org, or online at www.womenandgirlsfund.org

ST. MICHAELS....
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD is hosting the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Band’s The Commandant's Combo for a waterfront concert beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, June 4. The concert is free and open to the public, with guests encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food, ice cream, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase, with carry-on alcohol strictly prohibited. During the concert, CBMM’s 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse will remain open for free tours.

For more information, call 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org

EASTON....
The Avalon Theatre
Tuesday, June 4th - 8PM

EASTON....
Waterfowl Chesapeake Inc. is proud to present legendary Louisiana musician Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars in concert on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre in Easton.

More than just a bluesman and roots music expert, Grammy-Award nominee Tab Benoit is an indefatigable conservation advocate. He is the driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands (VOW), an organization working to save Louisiana’s and the nation’s wetlands. To achieve this mission, Benoit has assembled a stellar ensemble of fellow New Orleans musicians to bring attention through music to the environmental challenges faced by our declining wetlands. The All-Stars band includes Grammy Award-winning Cyril Neville of the Neville Brothers, 2012 Blues Music Award Winner Johnny Sansone, premiere drummer Johnny Vidacovich, fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and bassist Corey Duplechin.

As wetlands are a critical habitat for Chesapeake Bay waterfowl, VOW and Waterfowl Chesapeake are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for habitat creation, restoration and conservation. A ticket to the show gives guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience these renowned musicians performing together and support the conservation mission of Waterfowl Chesapeake.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars to Maryland’s Eastern Shore,” comments Judy Price, Waterfowl Chesapeake executive director. “We encourage the community to join us for a world-class performance not to be missed and to learn more about the important role wetlands play within our ecosystem as habitat for waterfowl.”

Proceeds from the concert will benefit Waterfowl Chesapeake’s mission to create, restore and conserve waterfowl habitat throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Tickets range in price from $50 - $110 per person and may be purchased by visiting www.waterfowlchesapeake.org/voiceofthewetlands or calling 410-822-4567.

EASTON....
Pickering Creek Audubon Center has scheduled our summer gala fundraising event for June 8, 2013.

EASTON....
Call for Entries: “Values of Gray and Beyond”, a Drawing Exhibit

The Talbot County Visual Arts Center will be sponsoring “Values of Gray and Beyond”, for their June exhibition. This drawing medium show is open to all Eastern Shore artists; and it will focus on the importance of the rendered image to art making. For many amateur and professional artists, the ability to draw is of upmost importance and fundamental to making strong art.

“Drawing” is artwork that is done in pencil, ink, pen and ink, graphite, charcoal, and beyond. It must be a drawing medium. Color pencils are also included…so get your pencils sharpened!

Drop off: Tuesday, June 4th from 3 - 5pm. The hanging fee is $15 per artist. You may enter two pieces of art.

We will exhibit at Church Alley Gallery, located 32 and 34 S. Washington St. Easton. Opening: June 8th, Saturday, from 5 - 7pm.

Pick Up: The show will close July 1st with pick-up that Monday from 9 - 5 pm.

Talbot County Visual Arts Center is a non-profit organization partly funded by the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. Any questions please call Jackie Pfaff-Pratt at 443-385-0411.

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Marine Painting
Instructor: Matthew Hillier
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2013, 10am – 4pm

EASTON....
XPD’s
Location: Harrison Street
Date: June 8, 2013
Time: 6-8:30pm (music will begin at 7pm)

One of the best bands in the metropolitan area, XPD’s appear frequently in the Easton area laying down Motown, R&B, and funk tunes that have everyone on their feet and dancing to the groove! Regardless of your age and musical taste, and no matter what you grew up listening to on the radio, the XPD's play it all.

The Clean Water Concert Series co-sponsored by the Avalon Foundation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will feature FREE live music in the streets of downtown Easton with family friendly, educational activities from local environmental and community groups. The concert series is intended to promote and foster awareness about restoring the health of Chesapeake Bay. The activities added for children will get them moving, learning and thinking about the Chesapeake Bay. For more information please call the Avalon Theatre Box Office 410-822-7299.

EASTON....
Saturday, 6/8 25 PM Creating and Healing with Herbs with Mandy Smith, B.S. Horticulture, Naturalist, Reiki Master/Teacher

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

EASTON....
Sunday, 6/9 24 PM Life Between Lives—Understanding our Immortality with Jimmy Quast, D.C.H.

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Photoshop Elements – Intermediate Level
Instructor: George Holzer
Mondays, June 10 – August 5, 2013, 6 – 8:30pm

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Color – How Did You Mix That?
Instructor: Diane DuBois Mullaly
3 weeks: June 13 – 27, 2013
Thursdays, 10am – 1 pm

EASTON....
Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Academy Art Museum
Friday, June 14, 2013 and Saturday, June 15, 2013
Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland

EASTON....
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Academy Art Museum are hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14, 2013 and Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland.

EASTON....
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Academy Art Museum are hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14, 2013 and Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland.

ST. MICHAELS....
Wooden classics and other antique boats come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) this June 14 – 16 for the 26th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels, MD. Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS), this Father’s Day weekend event brings an era of by-gone days to CBMM’s waterfront campus.

The festival is highlighted by the largest collection of antique and classic boats on the East Coast, along with The Arts at Navy Point, where 70 juried fine artists, craftspeople, and vendors offer nautical and maritime-themed items for boat and home. Owners of some of the most beautifully restored yachts and cabin cruisers will offer boarding along CBMM’s docks, with Friday noted as the best day for tours. CBMM’s buyboat Mister Jim will offer scenic cruises along the Miles River throughout the three-day festival.

More than 130 wooden, fiberglass, and metal boats will be on land and in the water for this ACBS-judged boat show, including a selection of Chris Craft, Larson, Gar Wood, Century, Donzi, Shepherd, Trumpy, Lyman, and more. Boats range from runabouts to yachts, including race boats, work boats, launches, hydroplanes, and utilities.

Workshops and seminars, building demonstrations, family activities, and a nautical flea market will be available throughout the weekend, along with a selection of regional and grilled foods, music, and a Pyrat rum bar for libations and other drinks.

On Saturday, June 15, the ACBS Chesapeake Bay Chapter brings noted restoration expert and Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide author Don Danenberg to the Steamboat Building as one of the day’s speakers. Danenberg will share his insights on proper yet efficient techniques for restoring classic boats, working with a restorer, and more. Seating is limited and available on a walk-in basis.

Children’s activities include boatbuilding craft projects, and the Hagerty Insurance Marine Youth Judging program, where youth learn about the award-winning qualities of preserved and restored classic boats. Along the Fogg’s Landing side of CBMM’s campus, the festival’s Field of Dreams features an array of restorable classic boats and motors, along with other items in a nautical flea market sale.

Festival admission also includes entrance to CBMM’s new special exhibits, Crisfield Carvings—Bird Hunting on Broad Waters in the Waterfowling Building, and Navigating Freedom: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake Bay in the Steamboat Building. During the festival, visitors will have full access to CBMM’s 12 exhibit buildings, including the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

Festival hours are Friday, June 14, from 11am to 5pm; Saturday, June 15, from 10am to 5pm; and Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, from 10am to 2pm. The festival includes admission to the museum’s twelve exhibit buildings, where authentic, Chesapeake boats and traditions are highlighted. The event is free for CBMM members and children under six, or $13 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $6 for children 6-17. Boat rides and food are additional.

For more information, call 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org

EASTON....
Save the date of June 15, 2013, 5:30 PM - 9 PM for Tour, Toast & Taste at the magnificent Knightly estate on Leeds Creek. Join us to benefit Pickering Creek Audubon Center's programming that connects thousands and thousands of people with nature each year through education, outreach and conservation. More information coming soon!

EASTON....
Sunday, 6/16 24 PM Art for Personal Growth with Jessica Byerly, M.A. Art Therapist

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Extreme Art
Instructor: Heather Crow
Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 2013, 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 4-7

EASTON....
Academy Art Musuem
Printmaking: Colorful Multiples
Instructor: Heather Crow
Monday-Friday. June 17-21, 2013, 11:15am-1:15pm
Ages: 7+

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Acrylic and Watercolor Painting
Instructor: Heather Crow
Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 2013, 1:30-3:30pm
Ages: 10+

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Create a Mosaic Mural in Downtown Easton!
Instructor: Jennifer Wagner
Ages: 8-11, Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 2013, 9am-3pm
Ages: 12-16, Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 2013, 9am-3pm

TALBOT COUNTY....2013 Talbot County Designers’ Showhouse Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
Showhouse Calendar of Events

Preview Party: Wednesday June 19th (6:30-9:00) Deadline for tickets is Wednesday June 12th. Tickets are $75

Come experience opening night of the 2013 Talbot County Designers’ Showhouse. Be the first to tour the rooms and speak with the designers. Linger in the estate’s outdoor spaces with magnificent pastoral views, and enjoy locally prepared hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and drinks featuring a Farm to Table theme. Preview Party tickets will be one sale until June 12th. Everyone that purchases a ticket to the Preview Party will be acknowledged on signage at the show.

Showhouse & Estate Tours: Thursday June 20th - Sunday June 23rd. (10:00-5:00) Deadline for advanced tickets is Friday June 12th. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Our estate this year consists of two buildings, a fully restored 1850’s schoolhouse currently used as the guesthouse, and the beautifully designed Federal Style main house designed by the owners; Lauren Dianich and Jon Braithwaite of Atelier 11 Architecture. The estate’s gardens, orchards, and pastures will also be featured on this scenic 24 acre farm estate in the heart of Talbot County. This four-day event is open to the public each day from 10-5. Ticket purchases allow you entrance to tour the cottage, main house, gardens, and orchards. Childcare will be provided on Saturday and Sunday free of charge.

Lecture Series: June 20th - 23rd A variety of one hour lectures related to home and garden design will be featured throughout each day of the showcase and are free with the purchase of a showcase ticket. All lectures must be signed up for in advance by the advance ticket sale deadline. Lectures and lecture times TBA.

For questions regarding tickets, donations, or participation, please contact the showcase coordinator at dsatelier11@goeaston.net

EASTON....
Preview Party: Wednesday June 19th (6:30-9:00) Deadline for tickets is Wednesday June 5th. Tickets are $75

Come experience opening night of the Talbot County 2013 Home & Garden Showcase. Be the first to tour the rooms and speak with the designers. Linger in the estate’s outdoor spaces with magnificent pastoral views, and enjoy locally prepared hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and drinks featuring a Farm to Table theme. Preview Party tickets will be on sale until June 5th. Everyone that purchases a ticket to the Preview Party will be acknowledged on signage at the show.

Thursday June 20th - Sunday June 23rd. (10:00-5:00) Deadline for advanced tickets is Friday June 7th. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door Our estate this year consists of two buildings, a fully restored 1850’s schoolhouse currently used as the guesthouse, and the beautifully designed Federal Style main house designed by the owners; Lauren Dianich and Jon Braithwaite of Atelier 11 Architecture. The estate’s gardens, orchards, and pastures will also be featured on this scenic 24 acre farm estate in the heart of Talbot County.

Lecture Series: June 20th - 23rd A variety of one hour lectures related to home and garden design will be featured throughout each day of the showcase and are free with the purchase of a showcase ticket. All lectures must be signed up for in advance by the advance ticket sale deadline. Lectures and lecture times TBA.

This four-day event is open to the public each day from 10-5. Ticket purchases allow you entrance to tour the cottage, main house, gardens, and orchards. Childcare will be provided on Saturday and Sunday free of charge.

Benefitting Habitat for Humanity

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Lecture in Partnership with Temple B'nai Israel Summer Institute
"The Book of Happy Writings"
Joelle Dautricourt
Friday, June 21, 2013, 7 pm
Cost: Free

ST. MICHAELS, MD....
From June 21-23, the Viking ship Norseman will be at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD.

The 40-foot half-scale replica of the famous Gokstad ship will offer CBMM visitors a real-life look at a Viking ship and the type of people who sailed them more than 1,000 years ago. The ship will be available for viewing dockside, with limited, free rides available for CBMM visitors, weather permitting.

The Norseman's crew will wear authentic Viking attire at a small encampment, which will be complete with iron and woodworking tools. The Viking ship has sailed the seas of many countries, and annually participates in festivals in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

This will be the second CBMM visit of the Norseman, which represents Leif Ericson Viking Ship, Inc., headquartered in Swarthmore, PA. Rides will be scheduled on site, with no advanced reservations available. For more information about other upcoming CBMM events, visit www.cbmm.org, or call 410-745-2916.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....
Kronsberg park, live music, food.
http://www.tilghmanisland.com/

EASTON....
Saturday, 6/22 Yoga Workshops with Suzie Hurley, E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Instructor 1011:30 AM Courage and Enthusiasm I: for beginners and advanced beginners.
14 PM Courage and Enthusiasm II: for intermediate and advanced students and teachers.

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

OXFORD....
Saturday, June 22 - Annual Cardboard Boat Races, 10am to 2pm
Come to Oxford MD and watch the annual Cardboard Boat Races. Up to 50 cardboard boats are expected to participate in this years event. This event helps raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. The event will take place along The Strand in Oxford MD.

EASTON....
Sunday, 6/23 10:30 AM– 4:30 PM Reiki Level II with Dell St. Ana, Reiki Master/Teacher

Tuition and registration information is available online at evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Beautiful Blooms: Painting the Garden is Pastel
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
June 24, 25 and 26, 2013A
Monday- Wednesday, 9:30am – 2pm

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Full Circle with Art
Instructor: Maria Sage
Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 2013, 9:30am-12:00 noon
Ages: 6-9

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
"Wonders of the Night"
Dr. Joseph Schulman
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
Summer Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Heather Crow
Friday-Sunday, June 28-30, 2013,10am - 4pm

Email or call Heather with questions or for more detailed supply suggestions, at heather.crow@goeaston.net or 410-310-5615.

EASTON....
Academy Art Museum
One Day Workshop: Paint the Chesapeake
Instructor: Matthew Hillier
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10am – 3:30pm

EASTON....
Eastport Oyster Boys
Location: Harrison Street
Date: June 29, 2013
Time: 6-8:30pm (music will begin at 7pm)

A troupe of Chesapeake Bay troubadours celebrating life here in the "Land of Pleasant Living" and along the shores of the Chesapeake through song and story and mirth... The Eastport Oyster Boys have been acclaimed as the Musical Goodwill Ambassadors from the City of Annapolis, the Maritime Republic of Eastport and the Chesapeake.

The Clean Water Concert Series co-sponsored by the Avalon Foundation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will feature FREE live music in the streets of downtown Easton with family friendly, educational activities from local environmental and community groups. The concert series is intended to promote and foster awareness about restoring the health of Chesapeake Bay. The activities added for children will get them moving, learning and thinking about the Chesapeake Bay. For more information please call the Avalon Theatre Box Office 410-822-7299.

ST. MICHAELS....
The St. Michaels’ fireworks follows the Big Band Concert on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Campus. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and blankets, with food and non-alcoholic beverages available on campus. The rain date for the event is July 7.

For more information, visit www.cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.

ST. MICHAELS....
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels welcomes The Olney Big Band to its waterfront campus for this year’s July 6 Big Band Night and fireworks. The performance takes place from 7-10pm at the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand, followed by St. Michaels’ fireworks. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and blankets, with food and non-alcoholic beverages available on campus.

The rain date for the event is July 7. Proceeds benefit the children and adults served by CBMM’s educational, boat restoration, and exhibit programs. For more information, visit www.cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.

EASTON....
July 10 - 13, 2013
Talbot Agriculture and Education Center
10659 Hiners Lane
Easton, MD 21601
410-822-8007

EASTON....
The 9th Annual Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival has announced important dates for 2013, as follows...

July 15-21, 2013 Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival

Plein Air–Easton! is America’s premier plein air festival. It is a juried competition that attracts the best plein air artists from across the country and around the globe, who converge on Easton and Talbot County to create and sell some of the best representational art in the world.

Plein Air–Easton! is a rare opportunity to interact with these artists and experience an up-close view of the spontaneous and exciting art form of plein air painting—where artists leave their studios to paint “in the moment” outdoors. In just a few days, many hundreds of paintings are created and sold, making this a hot spot for art collectors and enthusiasts. Each artist enters two of their best paintings created during a multi-day painting marathon, and may also exhibit and sell other paintings created during Plein Air–Easton! as well as paintings brought with them. The pinnacle of the competition is the Collector’s Preview Party, which offers the first opportunity to view and purchase the competition paintings—many of which still contain wet paint—and to see the competition exhibit intact before paintings begin to be sold. Winners are announced during an awards ceremony at the Collectors’ Preview Party.

Artists, art collectors, art and nature enthusiasts, students, tourists, local businesses, and spectators alike have discovered that this event truly lives up to its slogan of offering “Art for Everyone.” Plein Air–Easton! has become one of Easton’s largest events. Over the past eight years, Plein Air–Easton! has attracted tens of thousands of visitors and consistently posted impressive figures for art sales.

Mark your calendars now for the 2013 Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival to be held July 15-21, 2013, with pre-festival events beginning the week before! Plein Air–Easton! highlights are available on an extensive video blog available at www.pleinaireaston.com

EASTON....
Plein Air–Easton! is pleased to announce a new event, the Out of the Box Exhibition & Sale. Out of the Box will be held on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2013, during the Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival, which takes place July 15-21, 2013.

This exhibit is designed for artists who use a variety of media and styles to showcase their process as well as their completed works of art while enthusiastically interacting with visitors to the Plein Air–Easton! event. Out of the Box will highlight artists whose work falls outside the constraints of traditional plein air painting.

Now in its first year, the Out of the Box Exhibition & Sale is an invitational event. The Out of the Box prospectus is available at www.pleinaireaston.com. Artists interested in receiving an invitation to be a featured Out of the Box exhibition artist, should contact Jennifer Wagner via email at jwmosaics@ymail.com by May 24, 2013. A committee comprised of notable, professional artists, and art collectors will invite the field of approximately eight featured artists.

ST. MICHAELS....
5th Annual Jane Lowe Day
Talbot County Free Library

Information and application forms will be available at the Easton and St. Michaels Branch and on the Talbot County Free Library website www.tcfl.org on June 1, 2013 or by calling 410-745-5877.

ST. MICHAELS....
Attack on St. Michaels Reenactment on August 10-11

More info TBA

ST. MICHAELS....
Come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD on Sunday, August 11 to celebrate Chesapeake watermen and their heritage at the 4th Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day.
410-745-2916

OXFORD....
THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY -
The Fox on the Fairway, by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man’s tempestuously rocky romance with golf!

Friday and Saturday, August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 pm

Sunday, August 18, 25, September 1 at 2pm

Thrifty Thursday, August 15 at 7pm

EASTON....
Fourth Annual Monty Alexander Jazz Festival to Deliver Lineup of Acclaimed Artists.

The fourth annual Monty Alexander Jazz Festival will take place in Easton on Labor Day weekend from August 29 through September 1, 2013. The extraordinary energy and artistry of Artistic Director Monty Alexander have vaulted the Festival into a weekend-long event showcasing new talent, as well as jazz greats. Its attendance doubled last year to over 1,200 attendees. This year, legendary American jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli will open the Festival on August 29 with an intimate night club-style concert at Easton’s Academy Art Museum.

The Festival will continue through the weekend with performances at Easton’s historic Avalon Theatre. On Friday, August 30, the amazing young alto saxophonist, Sharel Cassity, and her quintet perform. Saturday afternoon’s concert salutes Dizzy Gillespie, including performances by bassist John Lee, who played with Dizzy, and returning percussionist Chuck Redd who toured with him in Africa. Grammy-nominated and legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander, the Festival’s artistic director and namesake, headlines the Festival on Saturday night with his electrifying music, which crisscrosses and fuses jazz roots, the American Songbook and the sounds of his native Jamaica.

Wrapping up the weekend on Sunday afternoon, is returning jazz and gospel vocalist, Dee Daniels, who will be joined by a local community choral group. The Avalon Theatre’s intimate setting and the lineup of world class artists make The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival an Eastern Shore destination for Labor Day weekend. Easton’s Tidewater Inn will again join in the festivities by offering a Jazz Brunch on Saturday, August 31. The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival, presented by Jazz on the Chesapeake, is a program of Chesapeake Chamber Music. For further information on the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival, visit ChesapeakeJazz.org

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

STATE OF MARYLAND....
2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge – September 21 and 22, 2013

Visit some or all of Maryland’s historic lighthouses at some of the most scenic spots statewide during this two day driving tour. Receive a special souvenir at each lighthouse attraction visited – with a special souvenir to those who visit all! Bonus lights and special lighthouse artists and guests. www.cheslights.org or (410) 437-0741

ST. MICHAELS....
10:00am until 4:00pm.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, St. Michaels, MD 21663

The event will be held in downtown St. Michaels at St. Luke's Parking Lot and "the yard" next to the church. This all day event will be packed full of music, food and activities! Christian music including southern gospel, rock, bluegrass, praise bands, choirs, plus food vendors, outreach ministry representatives, children's games, youth bands and more! Special guest speaker at 1 pm. This event is intended to share the love of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father with everyone! Eternal Life is in Jesus and this Life gives light to everyone! John 1:4

EASTON....
Airport Day will be September 28, 2013. We are still working out the details, but are planning a balloon launch, 5k fun run on the runway, airplane rides , warbird displays with fly over’s and food.

Additional information TBA

OXFORD....
Saturday, September 28 – Oxford Library’s Annual Book Sale.

OXFORD....
SHE LOVES ME -
She Loves Me, a musical by Masterhoff, Harnick and Bock. Directed by Keith Orgain. Following the hit films, The Shop around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail, this romantic musical involves two shop employees who, consistently at odds at work, each pursue a secret relationship. Yes, hilarious misunderstandings ensue, yet somehow love triumphs in this delightful blend of song and romance.

Friday and Saturday, October 18, 19, 25, 26, and November 1 and 2 at 8 pm

Sunday, October 20, 27, November 3 at 2 pm

Thrifty Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm

TILGHMAN ISLAND....
Many familys return for both Tilghman day and the Summer Seafood Festival year after year to take advantage of the Seafood available.
Events include Oyster shucking contest, Crab Picking Contest, and another favorite 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.

EASTON....
So many people come out to make a difference for the animals of our area. We are already planning for year 4! More info TBA
Idlewild Park, Easton

ST. MICHAELS....
The next OysterFest is scheduled for November 2, 2013 at CBMM’s waterfront campus in St. Michaels, MD.

ST. MICHAELS....
Ophiuroidea located at 609 S. Talbot St. in St Michaels, Maryland will host the 2nd Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass Festival to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 11am - 5pm.

EASTON....
Waterfowl Festival - A Wildlife Art & Sportsman’s Expo! 42nd 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.

www.waterfowlfestival.org

OXFORD....
Christmas on the Creek will be held December 6-8, 2013. Please stay tuned as we announce this years various activities to include the Lighting of the Dock Trees; Visits from Santa; Wreath Workshops; Caroling; Book Signings; Holiday Bazaars; Inn and Restaurant Specials; Firehouse Breakfasts; Holiday Teas and many, many more festivities!

For more information or if you would like to participate in our cherished holiday weekend, please email christmasonthecreek@yahoo.com

EASTON....
FIRST NIGHT TALBOT 2014
ENTERTAINMENT in DOWNTOWN EASTON
New Year's Eve 2012
6 pm through Midnight
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