Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- August 2016
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August 1
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Festive Fridays on Main
- Monday, | Starting at 5:30pm
- This event runs May 6 to October 28
- Location: Rock Hall Main Street
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Looking for a fun way to start your weekend? The Town of Rock Hall is launching a new event, to be scheduled at 5:30 PM every Friday during the summer, called "Festive Fridays on Main". Th...
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Chestertown's "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series
- Monday,
- This event runs June 11 to August 27
- Location: Fountain Park, corner of High & Cross Streets
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Free outdoor concerts! Every other Saturday evening beginning June 11, 2016, from 7-8:30 pm Chestertown’s “Music in the Park” concert series presents the best in local and regional m...
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River Arts Photo Group show at Heron Point
- Monday, | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
- This event runs July 1 to August 31
- Location: 491 Cormorant Court
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The River Arts Photo Group of Chestertown, will show their most recent photographs at Heron Point of Chestertown, 501 E. Campus Ave. Chestertown, MD. 21620...
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Mainstay Monday: Joe Holt with Max Murray, bass
- Monday, | 7 - 8:30 pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Every Monday night throughout the summer pianist Joe Holt hosts an evening of diverse music. Tonight, Joe’s special guest is Max Murray, a bassist who performs in many settings; in both the jazz...
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Art Exhibit: The Wonderful World of Children- Watercolors of G. Warren Sears
- Monday,
- This event runs August 1 to August 31
- Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena
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Opening Reception, Saturday, August 6, 11 am - 1 pm. Deborah D. Reilly presents an exhibit of the watercolors of G. Warren Sears inspired by the artist's observations of the ways young children e...
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August 2
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Nursery Rhyme Rock Concert with Mr Sam!
- Tuesday, | 10am
- Location: 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Mr. Sam is back for another riveting concert of preschool proportions. Join us as we shake, rattle, and roll to some classic children’s songs. A rooster may be involved. Ages 7 and under. Ple...
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August 4
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Film: Blue Gold
- Thursday, | 6:30pm
- Location: Sumner Hall, 206 S Queen Street
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Wars of the future will be fought over water, not oil, as the source of life takes center stage in the global political arena for control of our dwindling fresh water supply FREE and open to the publ...
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North County Summer Reading Finale
- Thursday, | 2pm
- Location: 111-B1 N Main Street, Galena
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We’ve had a blast! Now let’s finish strong with a summer party like no other. Food, crafts, giveaways, and more! All ages welcome.
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John Gorka
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Rolling Stone called John Gorka “The leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement.” And the New York Times says: “Listening to John Gorka sing, one can get goosebumps all over&...
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August 5
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History Happy Hour
- Friday, | 4:00 pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Featuring our exhibitors, Fred Sprock and Steve Bleinberger
- Friday, | Opening Reception, 5-8pm
- This event runs August 5 to August 28
- Location: 239 High St.
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Fred Sprock's beautiful oil paintings of the local landscape is done in minimalist, realist technique. Steve Bleinburger is an award winning, marine watercolor artist of the Chesapeake Bay....
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First Friday in Downtown Chestertown
- Friday, | 5pm - 8pm
- Location: Downtown
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Explore Chestertown's vibrant Arts & Entertainment District and enjoy longer shopping hours every First Friday of the month. Many retailers and galleries are open from 5-8pm and feature speci...
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Nature on the Go: Reptile Show- Summer Reading Finale
- Friday, | 10:30am
- Location: 5585 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Snakes alive! It’s time for another visit from the Nature Center on the Go. Visit with reptiles of all shapes and sizes during our final sprint to this summer’s finish line. All ages we...
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Nature on the Go: Reptile Show - Summer Reading Finale
- Friday, | 3pm
- Location: 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Snakes alive! It’s time for another visit from the Nature Center on the Go. Visit with reptiles of all shapes and sizes during our final sprint to this summer’s finish line. All ages we...
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August 6
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Betterton Appreciation Day
- Saturday, | 10:30 - 5:00pm
- Location: Betterton Beach
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Follow the parade down Main St. to the fun found at the beach. LIVE music, games, food, crafts, and vendors fill the beach. Take a walk around and check things out with your friends and neighbors or ...
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Free Outdoor Concert: Chris Owen and the Knockdown
- Saturday, | 7pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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A free outdoor concert on The Mainstay back deck. Chris Owen & The Knockdown write and perform original music with infectious rhythms, warm vocal harmonies and hard-charging percussion. They also...
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August 8
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Mainstay Monday: Joe Holt with the Midiri Brothers
- Monday, | 7 - 8:30pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Every Monday night throughout the summer pianist Joe Holt hosts an evening of diverse music. Tonight, Joe’s special are the Midiri Brothers. They are favorites in the national trad/swing jazz fe...
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August 11
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Martin Taylor
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Acoustic Guitar magazine calls the brilliant British guitarist Martin Taylor ‘THE Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation’. He dazzles audiences with his solo shows, combining virtuosity, emo...
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August 13
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Ride to See
- Saturday, | 6am
- Location: Galena Elementary School, Galena, MD
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A scenic ride for cyclist of all abilities from 15 to 100 miles. Riders are supported by SAG wagons and cheerful rest stops. T-shirts and post ride refreshments complete the experience. Pre-registe...
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Chestertown's Music in the Park & 3rd Annual Legacy Day
- Saturday, | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Fountain Park, corner of High & Cross Streets
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On Saturday, Aug 13, 2016, “Music in the Park” joins forces with the Kent County Histrical Society to present Chestertown’s 3rd annual “Legacy Day.” Celebrating the mus...
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Legacy Day
- Saturday,
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Revel with our community in this outdoor multi-cultural celebration. Activities include performances by a local band, a dance contest, parade, food vendors, and exhibits....
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5th Annual Vineyard Walk
- Saturday, | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: 12441 Vansants Corner Road, Kennedyville, MD
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Come join Vineyard Manager Brandon Hoy and Winemaker Catrina North as they showcase the Crow Vineyard's vines prior to the harvest season. Tour the winery and the vineyard, taste Crow’s aw...
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Tomato Tasting Festival
- Saturday, | 11am - 1pm
- Location: Lockbriar Farms, 10051 Worton Road
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Sample a wide variety of heirloom tomatoes. Tomatoes vary from almost white to almost black. Vote for your favorite variety. In addition, there will be info available about canning, preserving, growin...
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The Obsoleets
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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The Obsoleets describe their music as “old-timey uke-rock” and themselves as “an American roots string band and show orchestra,” For Pirates and Wenches weekend they’ll c...
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Discover Your Legacy: Tips & Tools for African American Genealogy Research
- Saturday, | 10:30am
- Location: 408 High Street, Chestertown
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From beginners to advanced researchers, all are welcome at this free program designed to teach techniques for overcoming the challenges of researching African American genealogy. A representative fro...
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CANCELED: Biplane Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome
- Saturday, | 11am to 3pm
- Location: Massey Aerodrome, 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD 21645
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Biplane Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome: Saturday August 13th, 2016 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Experience Grassroots Aviation as it once was. See biplanes up close, like “Lead Bottom” from the Disney...
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August 20
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Wesley Chapel Fish Fry
- Saturday, | 1pm - 6pm
- Location: Rock Hall, Md
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Enjoy seeing fish fried and bread baked over wood fires at the Wesley Chapel's 55th annual fish fry.Menu: Pan-fried fish, 1 crab cake, dutch oven bread, molasses, fried potatoes, sliced tomatoe...
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Free to Public: Annual Clothing Give-Away
- Saturday, | 8:30 - 11:30am
- Location: 892 Wahsington Avenue
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Annual Clothing Give-Away - Free to public
Saturday, August 20th: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hope Fellowship Church, 892 Washington Ave., Chestertown
410-778-3577...
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Young Eagles Day at Massey Aerodrome
- Saturday, | 10am - 3pm
- Location: Massey Aerodrome, 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD 21645
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Youngsters 8-17 can FLY for FREE at Massey Aerodrome on Saturday August 20th. The Middletown, DE EAA Chapter #1536 in conjunction with Massey Aerodrome will provide free airplane rides to young people...
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August 22
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Mainstay Monday: Joe Holt with Dick Durham, piano
- Monday, | 7:00 - 8:30pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Every Monday night pianist Joe Holt hosts an evening of diverse music. Tonight, Joe’s special guest is the brilliant pianist and composer Dick Durham. There will be two pianos on stage. There i...
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August 26
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Sultana Public Sails (Music Sail)
- Friday, | 5 - 7pm
- Location: 105 S. Cross Street
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All of the fun of a regular SULTANA trip with the added treat of hearing great music by local artist.
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August 27
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Chestertown's "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series & Legacy Day
- Saturday, | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Fountain Park, corner of High & Cross Streets
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Free outdoor concerts! Every other Saturday evening beginning June 11, 2016, from 7-8:30 pm Chestertown’s “Music in the Park” concert series presents the best in local & regional...
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PigPen Theatre Co.
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Garfield Center at the Prince Theatre, 210 High St., Chestertown
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Calling themselves “A Band of Storytellers,” PigPen Theatre Co. blurs the lines between indie folk-rock and ensemble theatre. Their imaginative writing, gorgeous vocals, irreverent humor a...
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Sultana Public Sails (Ecology)
- Saturday, | 11am - 1pm
- Location: 105 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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Sultana Public Sails
- Saturday, | 2 - 4pm
- Location: 105 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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August 29
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Mainstay Monday: Joe Holt with Geoff Gallante, trumpet
- Monday, | 7 - 8:30 pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Every Monday night pianist Joe Holt hosts an evening of diverse music. Tonight, Joe’s special guest is trumpet prodigy Geoff Gallante. Geoff is only in his teens but has headlined and guested at...
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