Calendar of Events

June 2008

June 21: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring Jim Fodrie, 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

June 21: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

June 21: Adkins Arboretum Soup 'n Walks - Be inspired by nature with a walk through woods and meadows led by docents. Learn about the Arboretum's colorful native plants and you see them in their native habitat. The nurture your body by enjoying a healthy lunch based a variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, accented with herbs and spices. 11 AM - 1:30 PM.  Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely. Pre-registration required. Fee: $18 Members, $20 General Public. 410-634-2847. E-mail: info@adkinsarboretum.org

June 28: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring "Dog & Pony Show", 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

June 28: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

July 2008

Jul: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge $50 per person. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM $65 per person, $75 per person Sat. evening. Moonlight Sail 8 PM $75 per person. Wine Tasting Cruise $75 per person. Private Sailing Lessons & private charters available. Departs Harbour Inn and Marina, St. Michaels.

Jul - Dec: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H.M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM and evening to sunset. Departs from the Crab Claw Restaurant in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080.

Jul 1-5: Carnival - VFW Grounds, Glebe Road, Easton. Sponsored by Easton Main Street. 410-822-0065.

Jul 3: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Jul 3: Vintage Base Ball Games Fair Plays - 6:30PM. Back Lot Target Store, St. Michaels Road, Easton. Historical Society of Talbot County. 410-822-0773.

Jul 4: Fair Plays vs Amish Market of Easton "Vintage Base Ball Season" - VFW Field, Glebe Road, Easton. Historical Society of Talbot County, 410-822-0773.

Jul 4: Independence Festival Carnival Fireworks & Music - Country music 7:30 - 9PM. VFW Grounds, Glebe Road, Easton. Fireworks at Dusk, (8:30-9 PM), Sponsored by Easton Main Street. 410-822-0065.

Jul 4: First Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, shops and restaurants in downtown Easton during this monthly event. 11 A, - 2 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Jul 4: Downtown Merchants Tent Sale - Coincides with First Friday Gallery Walk. 8 AM - 2 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Jul 4 -: Evening Cruises Patriot Cruises - Evening cruises onboard Patriot Cruises. Friday & Saturdays Only. 5:30 - 7 PM. St. Michaels. Admission charge $25 p.p. 410-745-3100.

Jul 4: Jamboree in the Park - 5 PM. Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay, Ocean City, MD

Jul 4-6: Choptank River Festival - Live Entertainment & Fireworks. Featuring Jimmies Chick Shack on Friday, Tanya Tucker on Saturday & The Drifters on Sunday. Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Tickets may be purchased at Sailwinds Box Office or through Ticketmaster. 410-228-7245.

Jul 5: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring "Dog & Pony Show", 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 5: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 5: Patriot Cruises Fourth of July Spectacular! - Evening cruises onboard Patriot Cruises. Boarding 7:45 PM, Departure 8 PM. St. Micahels. Limited Seating, Advanced reservation recommended. Admission: Adults & Seniors $25 p.p. Children ages 11 & under $12.50 p.p. 410-745-3100.

Jul 5: St. Michaels Fireworks - Miles River Yacht Club beginning at dusk. Rain Date: July 6th.

Jul 5: Big Band Night - Come hear jazzy big band sounds come alive on the Museum's Tolchester Beach Bandstand.  Pack a picnic supper, lawn chairs, and a blanket to spread out beneath the stars. 7 - 10 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. Admission charge non-members $10, members $5.

Jul 10-13: 35th Annual Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Show - Show offers a wide variety of things to enjoy...antique steam engines, gas engines, working blacksmiths, horse pull, auction, crafts, refreshments & music. Thurs. Noon-10 PM; Fri-Sun 10 AM-10 PM. Tuckahoe Showgrounds, Ocean Gateway Highway, Easton. 410-822-9868. E-mail: information@tuckahoesteam.org Admission charge. 

Jul 11: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie E.T.). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 12: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring "Dog & Pony Show", 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 12: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 14: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - 8 PM. Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Jul 18: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Smokey and the Bandit".). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 19: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring "Dog & Pony Show", 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 19: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 21-27: 4th Annual Plein Air Competition & Arts Festival - Dynamic painting competition and festival that is "Plein Air-Easton!". Artists worldwide have begun painting in the Plein Air style, venturing from their studios to paint along roadsides, atop mountains, by the sea, in gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, still life, figures and architecture in their natural, thriving elements. Exciting venues for viewing & purchasing art. Sponsored by Academy Art Museum, Avalon Foundation and Easton Main Street. 410-822-7297. 

Jul 25: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Gremlins".). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 26: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music featuring "Dog & Pony Show", 10 AM - Noon. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 26: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 26: Chesapeake Folk Festival - Explore and enjoy first-hand Chesapeake traditions, demonstrations, music, and crafts. Get your fill of foods from around the Bay; take a ride on a skipjack; imbibe wines from Maryland vineyards; meet our Chesapeake People, and see how boats are restored in our working boat Yard. St. Michaels.

Jul 26: Kentavius Jones - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. Admission Charge $15. Buy Tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

July

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
July 4, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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.

THE 4TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR EASTON 2008, July 21-27
July 21, 2008
EASTON....
It’s never too early to join the thousands of people who celebrate the East Coast’s premier plein air event. The 4th Annual Plein Air–Easton! Competition and Arts Festival will be held July 21 thru 27, 2008.

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.” The rousing success of the 2007 event, which attracted large crowds and posted 50% increases in sales and dollar volumes over previous years, brought the festival to a new level of excellence. Now is the time to gear up for what promises to be another don’t miss event in 2008.
Mark your calendars now! For more information, call 410-822-7297 or visit www.pleinair-easton.com

August

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
August 1, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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.

"ACTING OUT", August 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
August 15, 2008
OXFORD....On Stage at the Oxford Community Center.
Six Short Plays” – short, sassy, plays selected and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, featuring new directors – a light summer theatrical smorgasbord with something for every taste and palate.

August 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
TRED AVON PLAYERS
P. O. Box 444, Oxford, MD 21654
Telephone: 410-226-0061

September

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
September 5, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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. 

October
 
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
October 3, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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.

TILGHMAN ISLAND DAY
October 18, 2008
TILGHMAN ISLAND....Come celebrate the seafood industry and more.
10am - all exhibits open. There will be food and live music by "Bird dog" all day at Kronsberg Park. In addition, there will be food at the Firehouse and Dogwood Harbor. Crafts tables, Jigger throw contest, rowboat races and more.
All receipts from donations for "tickets" go to support the Tilghman Island Fire Company.

"ANGEL STREET", October 24-26,31 - November 2, 7-9
October 24, 2008
OXFORD....On stage at the Oxford Community Center.
“Angel Street” by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Christine Valeo, produced by Mariana Lescher – a classic chilling psychological mystery, later known as the film suspense thriller “Gaslight”, put together by two of our most experienced TAP members. A perfect show for the Halloween season. October 24-26, 31-November 2, 7-9

TRED AVON PLAYERS
P. O. Box 444, Oxford, MD 21654
Telephone: 410-226-0061

November 
 
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
November 7, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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.

2008 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL, November 14-16
November 14, 2008
EASTON.... Waterfowl Festival - A Wildlife Art & Sportsman’s Expo!
The ultimate weekend for the sophisticated sportsman or art lover. Fifteen 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.
Friday and Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

OXFORD ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE, November 15 and 16
November 15, 2008
OXFORD....Held at the Oxford Community Center.
Food and Beverages for sale.
In addition, the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary will be displaying for sale, decorated crabshells and oyster shells, and other "Eastern Shore" crafts!

December  
 
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
December 5, 2008
EASTON.... 5 to 9 pm
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.

FIRST NIGHT TALBOT 2009
December 31, 2008
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.