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Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- August 2021


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August 1

MassoniArt presents Finding Light .2
  • MassoniArt presents Finding Light .2

  • Sunday,
  • This event runs July 2 to August 15
  • Location: MassoniArt - 203 High Street - MassoniArt - 203 High Street
  • Finding Light continues featuring Gallery Artists.

    MassoniArt will be open Friday - Saturday 11-3 and Sunday 11-2 without appointments and masks at your discretion. Please schedule appointments if ...

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Summer 2021 Intermediate Wheel with Marilee Schumann
  • Summer 2021 Intermediate Wheel with Marilee Schumann

  • Sunday,   |  6 - 8:30 pm
  • This event runs July 15 to August 19
  • Location: Clay Studio - 204 High St
  • This pottery course offers students a 6-week intensive workshop for intermediate level wheel throwing with a focus on form and design. Each week you will address new throwing techniques and finishing ...

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The Garfield Center presents Short Attention Span Theatre
  • The Garfield Center presents Short Attention Span Theatre

  • Sunday,
  • This event runs July 23 to August 8
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre - 210 High Street
  • Our annual 10-minute play festival returns!

    Three weekends!
    July 23 – Aug 8
    Fridays/Saturdays @ 8PM
    Sundays @ 2PM

    The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre is pleased and e...

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August 4

  • Underwater Tails String Art

  • Wednesday,   |  3pm
  • Location: North County Branch - 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena
  • Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails!

    Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature.

    Space is limited. Registrat...

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  • Underwater Tails String Art

  • Wednesday,   |  11am
  • Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - 21292 Civic Center Rd, Rock Hall
  • Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails!

    Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature.

    Space is limited. Registrat...

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August 5

  • Happiness Hour: Storytime & Crafts for Grown-Ups

  • Thursday,   |  6pm
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a relaxing evening storytime for grown-ups! Create a simple craft while having a short story read to you.

    Please register! Adults only....

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  • Fantastic Beasts Trivia - Teen Event

  • Thursday,   |  2pm
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Test your knowledge of fantastic beasts from Harry Potter at this fast-paced trivia event. Play on your own or with a team! Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 places.

    Ages 13-17....

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  • Underwater Tails String Art

  • Thursday,   |  4pm
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails!

    Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature.

    Space is limited. Registrat...

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August 7

  • Sultana Public Paddle - Mt. Harmon Lotus

  • Saturday,   |  10am - 12:30pm
  • Location: 200 S. Cross Street
  • Join Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists for one (or more!) of our unique kayak paddles on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore. Kayaks for these trips are provided so all you need ...

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  • Phillip Dutton and the Alligators

  • Saturday,   |  8:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St. - The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • Get your New Orleans groove on with this fun group! Inspired by Jon Cleary, Buckwheat Zydeco, Louis Armstrong, Allen Toussaint and the like! You'll leave with a smile on your face....

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August 9

Mainstay Monday featuring Joe hold and Tom Lagana Group
  • Mainstay Monday featuring Joe hold and Tom Lagana Group

  • Monday,   |  7:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • Mainstay Mondays are BACK with Joe Holt!

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August 10

  • Washington College Academy of Life Long Learning

  • Tuesday,   |  4 PM
  • Location: Washington College Gibson Center
  • The WC-ALL Fall 2021 Showcase will be held at 4 pm Tuesday, August 10 at Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts on the WC Campus. Instructors will be present to discuss their courses, and ...

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August 10 RiverArts Salon: Chestertown's Newest Mural with Bob Ortiz and Fredy Granillo
  • August 10 RiverArts Salon: Chestertown's Newest Mural with Bob Ortiz and Fredy Granillo

  • Tuesday,   |  5 - 5:45 pm
  • Location: Arts Alive! - 207 S. Cross Street
  • El Trompo, Recuerdos de mi patria (The Top, Memories of my homeland) was designed and painted by Fredy Granillo with assistance from Vanna Ramirez. The mural was commissioned by Roberto and Pamela Ort...

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August 17

August 17: Zen Turtle with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)
  • August 17: Zen Turtle with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)

  • Tuesday,   |  12 - 1 pm
  • Location: Arts Alive! - online
  • Take a peaceful hour for yourself to create this simple yet elegant turtle design. You'll have fun learning techniques to add unique doodles & some special effects. Enjoy the camaraderie of c...

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August 19

Iron Chef Candy Sushi Competition - Summer Reading Finale for Teens
  • Iron Chef Candy Sushi Competition - Summer Reading Finale for Teens

  • Thursday,   |  2pm
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Does your candy cuisine reign supreme?

    Come to compete or spectate! Participants will create a variety of candy sushi rolls for the judges to consider on plating and presentation.

    Free books w...

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August 20

Marvelous Mystery Auction - Summer Reading Finale for Adults
  • Marvelous Mystery Auction - Summer Reading Finale for Adults

  • Friday,   |  6pm
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • After a summer of reading and logging your minutes, now is your chance to turn those minutes into fantastic prizes. At this special one-night-only summer finale for adults, the total number of reading...

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Wildlife Adventures - Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale
  • Wildlife Adventures - Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale

  • Friday,   |  10am
  • Location: North County Branch - 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena
  • Celebrate the end of the Tails & Tales Summer Reading program with by visiting with animals from Wildlife Adventures, including rabbits, reptiles, and more!

    All ages welcome....

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Wildlife Adventures Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale
  • Wildlife Adventures Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale

  • Friday,   |  3pm
  • Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - 21292 Civic Center Rd, Rock Hall
  • Celebrate the end of the Tails & Tales Summer Reading program with by visiting with animals from Wildlife Adventures, including rabbits, reptiles, and more!

    All ages welcome.

    Please note thi...

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August 21

Wildlife Adventures Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale
  • Wildlife Adventures Tails & Tales Summer Reading Finale

  • Saturday,   |  10am
  • Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Celebrate the end of the Tails & Tales Summer Reading program with by visiting with animals from Wildlife Adventures, including rabbits, reptiles, and more!

    All ages welcome....

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August 24

August 24 - RiverArts Salon: The Power of Pastels - A Visit to Mary Pritchard's Garden & Studio
  • August 24 - RiverArts Salon: The Power of Pastels - A Visit to Mary Pritchard's Garden & Studio

  • Tuesday,   |  5 - 5:45 pm
  • Location: Chestertown
  • A RiverArts Salon is a place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun.

    Tuesday, August 24: The Power of Pastels - A Visit to Mary Pritchard...

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August 26

FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival
  • FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival

  • Thursday,   |  7:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Live Stream Virtual Event - Virtual Event - To register click: www.nationalmusic.us
  • NMF is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade is being held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August.

    July 22, 7-8 PM...

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August 28

Ultrafaux
  • Ultrafaux

  • Saturday,   |  8:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St. - The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • One of the world’s most prolific composers of Gypsy jazz, the Baltimore bandleader is known to stretch the boundaries of the genre. His music encompasses elements of folk, world, and jazz and th...

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1st Annual Back To School Block Party
  • 1st Annual Back To School Block Party

  • Saturday,   |  3-7pm
  • Location: Janes UM Church - 120 S Cross Street
  • Bookbag giveaway for all age groups (Elementary- High Schoolers)
    Food Trucks, vendors, dj , games , face painting and end of summer fun!!

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August 29

August 29: Photography Walking Tour with Kris Kelley (in person outdoors!)
  • August 29: Photography Walking Tour with Kris Kelley (in person outdoors!)

  • Sunday,   |  6:30 - 8 pm
  • Location: Arts Alive! - Downtown Chestertown
  • Learn the secrets of great photography as dusk approaches in downtown Chestertown. You will walk the cobblestone streets, learning to capture images of this historic colonial riverside town.

    Kris i...

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