Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- February 2025

Earl Lewin’s A Brief History of Man will have its world premiere from February 6-9 at Church Hill Theatre. Lewin asks “what if humans are just one step in a long chain of intelligent life forms? After all, people aren’t very durable, and we have many design faults.” His answers are truly funny—but with thought provoking implications.

The show will run from February 6-9, with performances at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are available online at churchhilltheatre.org or by calling the box office at (410) 556-6003.

🎉 Join us for the highly anticipated grand opening of our brand-new Community Arts Center! 🎨✨ This is more than just a building—it’s a space where creativity, connection, and community come to life. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate this exciting new chapter. Let’s make art, share stories, and build a vibrant future together. Admission is FREE, and all are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Threads features works by Black artists from the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, highlighting culture, excellence, and shared experiences. Spanning six states and Washington, D.C., the watershed connects over 18 million people, a connection mirrored in the diversity of artwork on display. This exhibition celebrates the vital contributions of Black artists and their enduring influence on both cultural and ecological landscapes.

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Threads brings together the work of Black artists from across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, exploring themes of Black culture, excellence, and shared experiences. This group exhibition highlights the powerful connection between art and community, showcasing how Kent County is part of broader cultural and ecological conversations that transcend place.

Just as the Chesapeake Bay Watershed spans over 64,000 square miles through six states and the District of Columbia, this exhibition reflects the diverse impact and influence of Black artists across t

The exhibit O-Horizon is an unedited glimpse into the process of writing a book. Austen Camille is currently working on her first manuscript, a series of poems and essays about soil health, regenerative practices and rural culture. The writing is primarily inspired by a series of interviews that Camille has been conducting with land stewards located primarily around the upper Eastern Shore.
The events will be free and open to the public, and feature refreshments from local producers!

The exhibit O-Horizon is an unedited glimpse into the process of writing a book. Austen Camille is currently working on her first manuscript, a series of poems and essays about soil health, regenerative practices and rural culture. The writing is primarily inspired by a series of interviews that Camille has been conducting with land stewards located primarily around the upper Eastern Shore.
The events will be free and open to the public, and feature refreshments from local producers!

The exhibit O-Horizon is an unedited glimpse into the process of writing a book. Austen Camille is currently working on her first manuscript, a series of poems and essays about soil health, regenerative practices and rural culture. The writing is primarily inspired by a series of interviews that Camille has been conducting with land stewards located primarily around the upper Eastern Shore. The artist talk will be Leading with Curiosity in Land Stewardship with guests Judy Gifford (St Brigid's Farm), Liza Goetz (Wildly Native Flower Farm), Trey Hill (Harborview Farms) and Francis Smith.

Instructor Kyle Hackett
Workshop fee: $50
This workshop will explore the classic technique of grisaille—painting in shades of gray—while incorporating a multi-layered approach for technical exploration and emotional depth. You will learn how to build indirect tonal layers using acrylic paint to reimagine representations of a significant moment or period in your life or your family's history. Starting with grisaille as a base, you will add layers of color and abstraction to enhance the complexity of your narrative.

Join us for an Evening of Bel Canto with Meagan Sill, an internationally acclaimed soprano and an NMF favorite. Enjoy beautiful music with a cozy fire in the fireplace.

Tickets are $22 for adults; $5 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at nationalmusic.us or at the door.

Eighteen year old, first year student at the Curtis Institute of Music, Assistant Organist, Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Free admission for students. Season or individual concert tickets are available at the church office of on the evening of the concert.

A reception for the guest artist and attendees follows the performance.

A featured performance in our annual Common Threads exhibition, celebrating Black History Month and the historic contributions of Black communities on the Eastern Shore. Sombarkin’ is an a cappella trio known for their intricate vocal harmonies and powerful sound. Their unique vocal instrumentation is both beautiful and soul-stirring in Negro Spiritual, blues, and jazz genres, it is a delight to discover who is singing which part. Get ready for an experience!

Join us for an evening of acoustic guitar & harmonicas in this dedication to American traditional Blues. This show is also a benefit for The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County.

Christopher Tilghman was born and raised in Boston but his life has revolved around his family's farm in on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Three previous novels, Mason's Retreat, The Right-Hand Shore, and Thomas and Beal in the Midi tell the multigenerational story of a farm on the Eastern Shore called Mason's Retreat. His newest novel, On the Tobacco Coast, concludes the quartet in the present day. His other books include the novel Roads of the Heart, and the short story collections, The Way People Run and In a Father's Place.

Christopher Tilghman was born and raised in Boston but his life has revolved around his family's farm in on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Three previous novels, Mason's Retreat, The Right-Hand Shore, and Thomas and Beal in the Midi tell the multigenerational story of a farm on the Eastern Shore called Mason's Retreat. His newest novel, On the Tobacco Coast, concludes the quartet in the present day. His other books include the novel Roads of the Heart, and the short story collections, The Way People Run and In a Father's Place.

The class will be held at the Clay Studio on Thursdays at 2:00 - 4:30 pm, running from Feb 27-April 3, 2025 (6 weeks).

For beginning and continuing students. Coils, slabs, and pinch pots. Experience the basic ways people have formed clay throughout the millennia. Learn the techniques and get creative!

The class will be held at the Clay Studio on Thursdays at 6:00 - 8:30 pm, running from February 27-April 3, 2025 (6 weeks).

It is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners, but can easily accommodate new students who like a challenge!

Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and weekly project assignment. The Class setting provides great opportunity to move beyond the basic techniques and deepen your experience with wheel-thrown clay.

The Common Threads exhibition celebrates the historic contributions of Black communities on the Eastern Shore. This year's events center the Black experience through art, storytelling, and dialogue. Join us for a panel discussion with the artists and a closing reception.