Browse our sampling of some of the events in St. Michaels and Talbot County. Throughout the year there are many additional events - everything from Fire Co. ox roasts; Crab Festivals to ghost tours and historic tours of the communities.
For more information about upcoming events in the area, visit the Talbot County Office of Tourism or visit our Leisure Activities section for additional ideas to enhance your stay at The Inn at Perry Cabin and St. Michaels.
EASTON 300TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - The town of Easton will commemorate its 300th Anniversary in 2010, celebrating its rich history and plans for the future. Look for information in the coming months about the events planned for 2010.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK - on the first Friday of every month the locals go all out with incomparable Eastern Shore hospitality. Stroll the brick paved walks to browse an abundance of art galleries, antique and specialty shops and award-winning restaurants - all nestled among vintage Federal-style buildings. Enjoy live music or an outdoor concert before relaxing at one of the town's charming inns. Many art and antiques venues, with styles spanning from classical to contemporary, welcome you with open doors at this delightful monthly event.
Location: Easton
Day and time: first Friday of every month, 5:00 to 9:00pm
Tel: 410-820-8822
THE OXFORD FARMERS MARKET - The Oxford Farmers Market is held each Wednesday through mid-October from 4pm to 6pm in the front circle drive of the Oxford Community Center. Market features fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, artisan bread, and handcrafted items. Special activities and vendors are featured on the first Wednesday of each month between April and September.
Enjoy this friendly community-gathering event while helping to support local, sustainable agriculture. For more information, please contact the market coordinator Erica Weick at eweick@atlanticbb.net
EASTON FARMERS MARKET - offering a variety of locally grown produce, potted plants, crafts, and more, along with music.
Season: April until Christmas
Day and time: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00pm (and Wednesdays during the summer months). Live music from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Location: Centre Square, downtown Easton
Tel: 410-820-8822
www.eastonfarmersmarket.com
MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
March
MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES - Mid-Season Concert, Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni, Ginastera: Variaciones, Concertantes, Beethoven: Symphony #5
Location: Avalon Theatre, Easton
Date: March 18, 7:30pm (pre-concert talk 6:30pm)
Contact: 1-888-846-8600
17TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE - The 17th Annual Antiques Show and sale and Appraisals - featuring 18th and 19th Century antiques, silver, jewelry, garden accessories, linens, paintings, and unique small in room settings.
Benefiting The Mental Health Association of Talbot County.
Location: Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 South Harrison Street, Easton
Date: March 19-21. Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Admission: $10
Preview Party with Silent Auction: Friday - $75
Contact: 410-822-0444
www.mhamdes.org
April
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. Adapted from Gaston Leroux's classic novel of a mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences more than 100 cities worldwide and is the longest-running show in Broadway history.
Location: Hippodrome Theatre
Date: Thursday, April 8
Contact: 410-822-2787 (ARTS)
Price: $115, non-members $150
MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES - Performance by the winner of the Cyso Concerto Competition. Mozart: Symphonie Concertante For Winds, Tchaikovsky: Symphony #5.
Location: Easton Church of God, 1009 N. Washington St. Easton, MD
Date: April 22, 7:30pm (pre-concert talk 6:30pm)
Contact: 1-888-846-8600
May
TRED AVON PLAYERS - Who Am I This Time? Adapted from Kurt Vonnegut's story by Christopher Sergel, with additional dialogue by David Foster.
A delicious backstage comedy romance about a small town hardware clerk who only finds his true identity (and the love he craves) while acting on stage. A hilarious, though loving, look at the joys and perils of community theatre and the brave souls who expose themselves for their neighbors. Directed by Fiona Foster.
Location: Oxford Community Center, Oxford
Dates:
Friday and Saturday - May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8pm
Sunday - May 9, 16 and 23 at 2pm
Thursday - May 20 at 7pm
Contact: 410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org
YJASTROS: THE AMERCIAN FLAMENCO REPERTORY COMPANY - This year the Academy Art Museum has invited Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company to perform at its annual Spring Event. The Museum is pleased to welcome this talented group from New Mexico and hopes you will show your support by joining us this Spring.
Joaquin Encinias created Yjastros, a revolutionary flamenco performance entity that is a unique blend of two different dance performance formats. With Yjastros, Encinias joins the structured improvisation of traditional flamenco and the mosaic quality of the American style repertory company. While dance and theater repertory companies are common in America, Yjastros is the first professional American touring company presenting flamenco in a true repertory format.
Yjastros performers, recognized internationally for their artistry, present breathtaking flamenco choreographies created exclusively for the company by some of the finest flamenco artists in the world. Through these exciting choreographies and masterful professional performances, Yjastros proudly brings the creative visions of world renowned flamenco artists to the American public and becomes a living flamenco archive.
Location: The Academy Art Museum, Easton
Date: May 7
Contact: 410-822-ARTS
July
6TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR - Artists worldwide have begun painting in the Plein Air style, venturing from their studios to paint along roadsides, atop mountains, by the sea, in the gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, still life's, figures and architecture in their natural, thriving elements.
Discover the talent and techniques behind this exciting art phenomenon and become a part of our flourishing local arts scene. Come witness the dynamic painting competition and festival that is "Plein Air - Easton!" Explore one of the most picturesque small art towns on the East Coast while interacting with some of the nation's top Plein air painters.
This juried exhibition and competition is a project of the Avalon Foundation and culminates with an awards presentation and multi-day exhibition and sale at the Academy Art Museum, a museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. The competition is part of an arts festival which will include other fine art exhibits, workshops, lectures, theatre and music.
There will be an artist registration and reception Sunday evening, July 18. Artists may paint within specified areas from July 19-22. Possible scenes include village streets, historic structures, industrial areas, pastoral vistas and marine subjects. Artists must turn in two completed, framed and ready to be hung artworks. Two-dimensional medium with a 36” x 42” maximum canvas size is acceptable. Work must be done en Plein air without the assistance of photography.
The sale and exhibit will be held at the Academy Arts Museum, Friday evening (ticketed Collector's Preview Party) and all day Saturday and Sunday. Artists must pick up work that is not sold at the end of the exhibition or make their own arrangements for shipping. Artists may provide up to eight additional Plein air paintings from home or produced during the week to replace sold work. Artists must submit 3 digital images of their original Plein air work completed in the past two years along with a fee of $35.
Location: Easton
Dates: July 19 - 25
Contact: 410-822-7297
September
2010 CHESAPEKE FILM FESTIVAL - The Chesapeake Film Festival returns to Talbot County. 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.
Location: Easton
Dates: September 24 - 26
Contact: 410-822-5089
October
13TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW - 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
Location: Academy Art Museum, Easton
Dates: October 8, 9 and 10
Contact: 410-822-ARTS
November
2010 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL - 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.
Location: Easton
Dates: November 12 - 14
Contact: 410-822-4567
