Kent County Arts and Entertainment - August 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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  • Brain Benders @ Kent County Public Library
  • Monday, August 2   |  1pm
  • Location: 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD
  • Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
  • Phone: 410-778-3636
  • Email:
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Summer Reading Program, MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
    Balance on a light bulb without breaking it, thrust a straw through a potato or propel a pencil through a solid block of wood without breaking the point--no, it's not magic, it's science!
    The MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER will present these mind-boggling scientific events and you are invited to learn how the laws of physics and the scientific method influence your everyday actions. Ages 5 to 12.

  • The Artists' Gallery First Friday
  • Friday, August 6   |  5-8pm Reception on the 1st Friday of the
  • This event runs August 06 - September 30
  • Location: 239 High Street, Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-2425
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  • Featuring Jeanne Salisbury's new oils

  • Chestertown's 1st Fridays
  • Friday, August 6   |  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.

  • Rob Glebe and Friends
  • Friday, August 6   |  Wed-Fri 12-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm
  • This event runs Aug. 6th-29th, 2010
  • Location: Art Works, 306 Park Row, Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@gmail.com
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • In August the Artworks Gallery demonstrates how ordinary raw materials can become exquisite pieces of artwork when put in creative, skilled hands. Chestertown craftsman Rob Glebe is back to curate the August show. He will exhibit his new metal work along with glass art created by Doug Conner of Millington and Patti and Dave Hegland of Chestertown Gallery open Wednesday thru Friday 12-3pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm. For more information call 410-778-6300 or email artworkschestertown@gmail.com

  • Playmakers Summer Camp Final Production
  • Friday, August 6   |  Aug.6 at 7pm; Aug.7 at 3pm
  • This event runs August 6 & 7
  • Location: Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: officeprincetheatre@gmail.com
  • URL: www.princetheatre.org
  • "Wind in the Willows"
    Emerging from his home at Mole End, Mole's whole world changes! Join Mole in his adventures with Water Rat. Toad, Badger and other well-meaning characters.
    Summer Camp at the Prince Theatre is provided for youth from 8 to 15 years of age. Their 5-week camp culminates in this original production that includes all participants.

  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, August 7   |  8am-1pm
  • This event runs Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
  • Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets
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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.

  • New & Used Bluegrass
  • Saturday, August 7   |  7pm
  • Location: Oyster Court behind the Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org/fallfest
  • New & Used Bluegrass make their bluegrass and country music with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass and those great country harmonies. The band is based on the Eastern Shore and several members were once part of the band Bitter Creek. The band members are Ed Finkner on guitar and vocals, Jon Simmons on fiddle and vocals, Toby Price on mandolin and vocals, Alan Breeding on banjo and Jim Bienemann on bass and vocals. The concert will be outdoors behind the Mainstay but will move inside if it rains. Bring a lawn chair. Free.

  • Musical Celebration at Kent County Public Library
  • Wednesday, August 11   |  1:30pm
  • Location: Rock Hall Branch, 5585 Main Street
  • Contact: Vera Shade
  • Phone: 410-778-3636
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Summer Reading Game-MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
    Uncle Pete is Back! Kids and adults are invited to sing and dance at this energetic and interactive musical celebration. Don't miss it!

  • Musical Celebration at Kent County Public Library
  • Wednesday, August 11   |  10:30am-3pm
  • Location: North County Branch, 111B1 N. Main St. Galena, MD
  • Contact: Jeanne Geibel
  • Phone: 410-648-5380
  • Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
  • URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org
  • Summer Reading Game- MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
    Uncle Pete is back! Kids and adults are invited to sing and dance at this energetic and interactive musical celebration. Don't miss it!

  • Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend
  • Friday, August 13   |  All Day
  • This event runs Aug 13 5-10pm, All day Sat and Sun
  • Location: Rock Hall
  • Contact: Callico Anne Read
  • Phone: (410) 935-3491
  • Email: firstandonlymate@aol.com
  • URL: www.rockhallpirates.com
  • Avast me hearties! Buccaneers and landlubbers of all ages - Come by land or come by sea to Rock Hall for a town-wide waterfront theme party you won't forget! Decorated dinghy flotilla, Caribbean beach party, Live entertainment, Pirate ship cruises, Treasure hunts, Costume contests, and much much more fun for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Fuddy Meers: by David Lindsay-Abaire
  • Friday, August 13   |  Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
  • This event runs See dates below
  • Location: Church Hill Theatre
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-758-1331
  • Email: info@churchhilltheatre.org
  • URL: www.churchhilltheatre.org
  • It is one harrowing and hilarious turn after another for this amnesiac trying to decipher her fractured life. Playing August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29. Fridays and Saturdays showings at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. $18.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, subscriptions, membership and group rate discounts are available. For more information, call 410-758-1331 or email info@churchhilltheatre.org or visit www.churchhilltheatre.org

  • Swing City: Delmarva's Big Band
  • Saturday, August 14   |  7-8:30pm
  • Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-0500
  • Email:
  • URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/
  • Music from Basie, Miller & Dorsey.
    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 fourth week in September. Remaining Dates: Aug 14, Aug 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.

  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, August 14   |  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.

  • Dover English Country Dances - 1st Annual Colonial Dance
  • Saturday, August 14   |  7:30pm
  • Location: The Prince Theatre
  • Contact: Box Office
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
  • URL: www.princetheatre.org
  • Honor of your presence is requested for the 1st annual Colonial Dance! You are invited to particpate in learning colonial dance popular in the 18th Century. Each dance will be taught with a walk through before it is danced. Dress is casual. Don't miss an entertaining and memorable night for people of all ages, couples and singles who enjoy music and dance in a spirit of fun!

  • C.V. Starr Center Free Riverfront Concert
  • Tuesday, August 17   |  6:30pm
  • Location: Custom House, 101 S. Water Street, Chestertown
  • Contact: Michael Buckley, C.V Starr Center
  • Phone: 410-810-7156
  • Email: mbuckley3@washcoll.edu
  • URL: www.starrcenter.washcoll.edu/events_programs/index
  • The Riverfront Concert Series continues with a performance by brilliant guitar duo Mac Walter & John Cronin. Three-time WAMMIE winner Mac Walter developed his unique fingerstyle approach to folk, rock, blues, jazz, and country at the Charlie Byrd Studio in Bethesda, Maryland. Heavily influenced by folk luminaries such as Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Dave Van Ronk, Dick Rosmini, and his own guitar mentor, Raun MacKinnon Burnham, he recorded three CDs with Deanna Bogart and also played with Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanon. John Cronin spent 7 years touring Canada and the USA with the hugely popular Ian Tyson Band. Walter and Cronin provided back-up guitar and vocals on Chesapeake Bay folk icon Tom Wisner's last album, Follow on the Water.
    Riverfront Concert Series events begin at 6:30 p.m. on the back lawn of the Custom House. 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 at The Egg, Hodson Commons, Washington College.

  • Max's Mainstay All-Stars with Sue Matthews and Steve Abshire
  • Thursday, August 19   |  7:30pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org/fallfest
  • Join Mainstay favorites Sue Matthews on vocals, Steve Abshire on guitar, Robert Redd on piano and Tom Anthony on bass for an evening of standards with Sue's smoky, silky vocals and Steve's brilliant bluesy guitar taking the lead. Sue has made a name for herself far and wide for her perfect phrasing, her gutsy approach to the blues and her ability to tease every last ounce of meaning from a song. Steve Abshire was lead guitarist for 17 years with the Navy Commodores Jazz Band and has been an essential part of the Mainstay house band with his exquisite lead and rock-solid rhythm guitar. Steve collaborated with Sue on her recent CD 'Live at the Mainstay'. They are joined by pianist Robert Redd and bassist Tom Anthony. Jazz improvisation at its finest!
    Call for reservations. Tickets are $15.

  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, August 21   |  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.

  • The Obsoleets - Music at Oyster Court
  • Saturday, August 21   |  7pm
  • Location: Oyster Court behind the Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org/fallfest
  • The Obsoleets are an American roots string band and show orchestra. This five piece band performed regionally at venues from New York City to Wilmington, Delaware. Most recently they opened for Chris Thomas King of 'Oh, Brother Where Art Thou' fame at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA. The core of the band, John Stovicek (guitar, banjo, mandolin), Parris Bradley (tenor guitar, ukulele, tiple, can-jo) and Steven Patrick Smith (percussion), is made up of theatre veterans who have collaborated on many performance projects including soundscape performances, original musicals, sound design for theatre productions (Arden Theatre Company, Villanova University, Amaryllis Theatre Company), Fringe Festivals (Philadelphia, New York) and national acting/directing theatre credits. Rounding out this dynamic five piece band is jazz artist Alan Lewine on upright bass and Qin Qian on erhu ('Chinese violin') who each have strong followings and national performance credits. Together they are clearing out the cobwebs on some choice old American Roots and Blues chestnuts, cooking up the blues classics and serving them greasy. Outdoors behind the Mainstay but the concert moves inside in case of rain. Bring a lawn chair. Free.

  • Chris Cerino / Bob & Pam Ortiz
  • Saturday, August 28   |  7-8:30pm
  • Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-0500
  • Email:
  • URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/
  • Fun & Folk!
    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 second weekend in September. Remaining Dates: Aug. 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.

  • Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  • Saturday, August 28   |   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.

  • Andrew Owens, tenor: Italian Songs
  • Sunday, August 29   |  4pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • A program of Italian Songs and Arias from this fine young tenor. Andrew Owens was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and began his studies at the age of 16 under the late Enrico Di Giuseppe, celebrated tenor and member of the New York City and Metropolitan Opera companies. He has appeared in concert with the Cleveland Orchestra, Greensboro Symphony, Greensboro Oratorio Society, and the Annapolis Chorale, in works ranging from Haydn to Puccini. This concert of Italian songs honors Judy Kohl and the memory of Ben Kohl who, through the Hedgelawn Foundation, have been responsible for so much of the classical music at the Mainstay. A Hedgelawn Classical Music Series Concert. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15