Kent County Arts and Entertainment - July 2010

Kent County has been recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council as one of the significant arts communities in the state. With this in mind, we have designed the Arts & Entertainment site to provide you with information on what the county has to offer in relation to its arts, entertainment, and cultural heritage. Hopefully, this will help you plan a fun-filled stay, enabling you to take full advantage of places to go and people to see. For more information, call the Kent County Tourism Development Office at 410-778-0416 or email tourism@kentcounty.com.

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  • The Artists' Gallery First Friday
  • Thursday, July 1   |  5-8pm Reception on the 1st Friday of the
  • This event runs July 1st - 31st 2010
  • Location: 239 High Street, Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-2425
  • Email:
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  • Featuring Sally Clark's new watercolors mixed media
  • Chestertown's 1st Fridays
  • Friday, July 2   |  5-8pm
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
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  • URL: www.kentcounty.com/artsentertainment
  • Meander the red-brick, tree-lined sidewalks of Historic Chestertown, while enjoying extended shop hours and arts and entertainment throughout Downtown. For a list of activities, please check this calendar for specific listings.
  • Parts
  • Friday, July 2   |  5-8pm
  • This event runs July 2 - Aug. 29 2010
  • Location: Chestertown Arts League at 312 Cannon St. in Chest
  • Contact: Rich Hall
  • Phone: 410-928-5012
  • Email: rwhall@pitt.edu
  • URL:
  • Art which examines detailed views of the human body, animals, the works of nature and man, . An alternative title might be "Parts of the Whole". Open to all artists in all media. Thurs, Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 10am- 4pm; Sunday hours in the summer and event weekends. Special show openings with receptions on most first Fridays of each month - 5-8pm. FREE Show dates: Jul 2 - Aug 29
  • Woodesign: Fun Follows Functions
  • Friday, July 2   |  Wed-Fri 12-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm
  • This event runs July 2nd-31st, 2010
  • Location: Art Works, 306 Park Row, Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@gmail.com
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Jack Smollens, woodcarver and storyteller, with his artifacts on display will regale you with with tales of traveling and working with various architects on the East Coast. His unique woodcraft will be on display and available for purchase this month. Gallery open Wednesday thru Friday 12-3pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm. For more information call 410-778-6300 or email artworkschestertown@gmail.com
  • Kirsten Thien Band
  • Friday, July 2   |  8pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.kirstenthien.com
  • First Friday with Kirsten Thien Band performing in the New Orleans Music Tradition.
    Tickets: $10.00
  • 4th of July Fireworks
  • Saturday, July 3   |  9pm
  • Location: Rock Hall Harbor
  • Contact: Art Willis
  • Phone: 410-778-1342
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  • Welcome to the best pyrotechnic display on the East Coast. This is a 35-minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the Bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor. 9pm, FREE! Rain Date: July 4th. For information call Art Willis, 410-778-1342
  • Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band
  • Saturday, July 3   |  6:30-8pm
  • Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-0500
  • Email:
  • URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/
  • Marches, light classics, big-band tunes.
    The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30pm, except July 3, 2010 when the concert starts early at 6:30pm and ends at 8pm in order to give people time to get to local fireworks displays. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through second weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, and Sept. 11. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and Community Contributors. Donations may be sent to Music in Fountain Park, Town of Chestertown, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.
  • Live Playwrights Society
  • Monday, July 5   |  7:30pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.liveplaywrightssociety.org
  • For readers, writers, observers & critics! Here's an opportunity to read your own work followed by a discussion intended to help refine your work! Join us in fostering a community of playwrights, actors and critics.
  • Miss Mary Magpie .......KCPL
  • Tuesday, July 6   |  11am
  • Location: North County Branch, 111 B1 N. Main St., Galena
  • Contact: Jeanne Geibel
  • Phone: 410-648-5380
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • This lady pirate, will get the audience moving with stories, pirate facts, and sing-alongsea shanties.
    Ages 3-6.
  • Pee Wee Pirates .....The Kent County Public Library
  • Thursday, July 8   |  11am
  • Location:  Main Branch, 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
  • Phone: 410-778-3636
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • MAKE A SPLASH, READ! Summer 2010
    Award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung is
    "Captain Jean, Pirate Queen" in this fully interactive program which will have you climbing the rigging, swabbing the decks, and talking like a pirate.
    For all Ages.Please call to register.
  • The Story Man - Baba Jamal Koram
  • Friday, July 9   |  1pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: The Prince Theatre
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.princetheatre.org
  • Baba Jamal Koram, a Master storyteller, brings storytelling alive with the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom, his stories encourage youth to make intelligent choices to improve their character.
    Tickets: $5.00/Group Rates Available.
  • Buskin & Batteau
  • Saturday, July 10   |  8pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • Popular in the folk music scene of the 1970s and '80s, Buskin and Batteau are touring again after a 15 year hiatus. In the words of The Washington Post, they offer an "irresistible mix of melodic, sensual pop, folkie grit and killer wit." The New York Times called them simply "the most musically sophisticated act in folk." As professional jingle writers, their voices and tunes have been heard in almost every American household. They've had us listening "to the heartbeat of America", living "in a Burger King Town" and climbing "all aboard Amtrak". David Buskin (guitar/piano) and Robin Batteau (guitar/violin) with longtime compatriot Marshall Rosenberg on percussion, evoke a wide range of emotions, ranging from light-hearted amusement at "ESPN", or the pun-filled "Death in Venice", to the heartfelt sentiments of their well-known songs "The Boy With the Violin" and "Guinevere". Their new album "Red Shoes and Golden Hearts" was released last year. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15.
  • Children's Movie Matinee at The Kent County Public Library
  • Wednesday, July 14   |  1pm
  • Location: Main Branch, 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
  • Phone: 410-778-3636
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Come in...Cool off...and watch "FINDING NEMO" on the big screen.
    Free Popcorn!
  • Max's Mainstay All-Stars with the Redd Brothers and Scott Robinson
  • Thursday, July 15   |  7:30pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • An evening of improvisational jazz featuring Chuck Redd on vibes, Robert Redd on piano and Tommy Cecil on bass with special guest multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson. A wide-ranging instrumentalist, Robinson has been heard on tenor sax with Buck Clayton's band, on trumpet with Lionel Hampton's quintet, on alto clarinet with Paquito D'Rivera's clarinet quartet, and on bass sax with the New York City Opera. On these and other instruments including theremin and ophicleide, he has been heard with a cross-section of jazz's greats and has more than 190 recordings. His releases as a leader have garnered five-star reviews from Leonard Feather, Down Beat Magazine. His recording 'Melody From the Sky' was the subject of a Wall Street Journal article by Nat Hentoff. His newest, 'Forever Lasting' (featuring the compositions of Thad Jones and with guest artist Hank Jones), appeared on four "Best Of" lists for 2008 including All About Jazz and Jazz Improv Magazine. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15.
  • The Spilling Ink Project
  • Friday, July 16   |  1pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office - Suzanne Street
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.princetheatre.org
  • The Hedgelawn Multi-cultural Performance Series.
    Memorable tales from Indian folklore and mythology unfold through South Indian dance forms. Melodic music, colorful costumes along with narration in English embellishes the program. Engaging way for all ages to learn about India.
    Tickets: $5.00
  • The Gospel Shepherds & the 100 Voice Choir
  • Saturday, July 17   |  7-8:30pm
  • Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-0500
  • Email:
  • URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/
  • Modern & traditional Gospel.
    The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30 pm. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through the fourth weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, Sept. 11 & 25. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and Community Contributors. Donations may be sent to Music in Fountain Park, Town of Chestertown, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.
  • Special Storytime: Sherman the Shorebird at the KCPL
  • Thursday, July 22   |  10:30am
  • Location: North County Branch, 111-B1 N. Main St., Galena
  • Contact: Jeanne Geibel
  • Phone: 410-648-5380
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Join us for stories, songs and a visit from Sherman, the feathered mascot and friend of the Shorebird Baseball team.
  • Tucker's Tales Puppet Show
  • Friday, July 23   |  1pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.princetheatre.org
  • The Hedgelawn Muti-cultural Performance Series.
    Performing company since 1981 has traveled around the country delighting audiences from small children to senior citizens with a variety of styles skillfully displayed in their interesting programs.
    Tickets: $5.00 Group Rates Available.
  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, July 24   |  8am-1pm
  • This event runs Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
  • Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets
  • Contact:
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  • URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market
  • This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.
  • Magpie - Music at Oyster Court - Free Concert
  • Saturday, July 24   |  7pm
  • Location: Oyster Court behind the Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • The husband and wife duo Magpie, have been performing at festivals, performing arts centers, clubs, camps and schools for more than 35 years. Terry Leonino is a multi-intrumentalist and a gifted singer of jazz, blues, traditional folk and contemporary song. Greg Artzner is an outstanding fingerstyle guitarist and singer. From traditional, classic country, swing, and blues of the nineteen twenties and thirties, to contemporary songs written by themselves and others, they cover a lot of musical ground. Outdoors behind the Mainstay but the concert moves inside in case of rain. Bring a lawn chair. Free.
  • Riverfront Concert Series: Bob Zentz
  • Tuesday, July 27   |  6:30pm–8pm
  • Location: Custom House Lawn, 101 S. Water St., Chestertown
  • Contact: Michael Buckley
  • Phone: 410-810-7156
  • Email: mbuckley3@washcoll.edu
  • URL: www.starrcenter.washcoll.edu/
  • The new Washington College Riverfront Concert Series, developed in partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum Summer Concert Series, kicks off on Tuesday, July 27 with a performance by singer, songwriter, and storyteller Bob Zentz, whose many instruments include the concertina, hurdy gurdy, and autoharp. Zentz has been a featured artist at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a guest on the popular public radio program, 'A Prairie Home Companion', and a crew member and performer aboard Pete Seeger's Hudson River sloop Clearwater. His five albums span the genres of folk, traditional, Celtic, and maritime music, and his Chesapeake Bay songs, including 'This Old Bay' and 'The Last Skipjack,' have become classics around the region.
    Riverfront Concert Series events begin at 6:30pm. on the back lawn of Washington College's circa-1746 riverfront Custom House, located at the corner of Water and High Streets in downtown Chestertown. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, concerts will take place in Decker Theater, Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College. AN ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVENT.
    Mac Walter & John Cronin will continue the series on Tuesday, August 17.
  • Skins, Skulls & Shells at The Kent County Public Library
  • Wednesday, July 28   |  11am
  • Location: North County Branch, 111 B1 N. Main Street, Galena
  • Contact: Jeanne Geibel
  • Phone: 410-648-5380
  • Email:
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Fantastic Things to Do, Summer 2010.
    Test your ability to identity creatures as you investigate the animals that live in and around the wetlands of Maryland. Check out actual artifacts and have all your questions answered by educators from Environmental Concern. Ages 8 and up.Please call to register.
  • Skins, Skulls & Shells at KCPL
  • Wednesday, July 28   |  2pm
  • Location: Rock Hall Branch, 5585 Main Street
  • Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
  • Phone: 410-639-7162
  • Email:
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Fantastic Things to Do, Summer 2010.
    Test your ability to identity creatures as you investigate the animals that live in and around the wetlands of Maryland. Check out actual artifacts and have all your questions answered by educators from Environmental Concern.
    Ages 8 and up. Please call to register.
  • KCPL's Imagi-Quarium Concert
  • Friday, July 30   |  11am
  • Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown
  • Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
  • Phone: 410-778-3636
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
    A Fountain Park Concert to celebrate Crazy Days! Sue Trainor will have you moving, stretching and having a great time.
  • Chester River Runoff
  • Saturday, July 31   |  7-8:30pm
  • Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-0500
  • Email:
  • URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/
  • Bluegrass - Country - Americana
  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, July 31   |  8am-1pm
  • This event runs Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
  • Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets
  • Contact:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
  • URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market
  • This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.
  • Anthony John Clarke
  • Saturday, July 31   |  8pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • Anthony John Clarke is an Irish singer and songwriter. He started writing at the age of nine inspired by the music of the sixties but it was only when he left Ireland for England that he pursued his passion for writing. Since then he has recorded twelve albums, three CD singles, published two songbooks and played in hundreds of clubs and festivals in the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA. He has the ability to charm an audience and mesmerize them with his intelligent lyrics, humor and musicianship. In the UK, audiences often sing along with gusto to the choruses of such vastly different songs as 'The Only Life Gloria Knows' 'Blame it on Dolores'‚ and 'Tuesday Night is Always Karaoke'. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15.