Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- March 2023

Kohl Gallery and the Rose O’Neill Literary House present the solo exhibition "SmooOOoOoooooOooth Operator: the eternal outlays ennoble and rekindle an unlikely savior," featuring the work of artist and writer Kameelah Janan Rasheed. Rasheed presents photographs, videos, drawings, and prints on various substrates. Together, these works create an evolving ecosystem of Rasheed’s ongoing research into machine learning, its relationship to translation, Islamic mysticism, divination practices, and call-and-response traditions. Program sponsored in part by the Hedgelawn Foundation and Maryland State Arts Council.

*Gallery Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1:30-5pm, Wed., 4-7pm, Sat., 12-3pm

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from March 1st through April 5th. (6 weeks)

This 6 week course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners. Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and weekly project assignment. It is a great opportunity to move beyond the basic techniques and deepen your experience with wheel-thrown clay.

Included with instruction is twenty-five pounds of cone 6 clay and six Open Studio tickets.

The Department of Music Presents Washington College's Spring Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. 

Once Upon a Mattress is a comedy musical based on the fairy tale the princess and the pea. This musical is guaranteed to make you laugh all night long.

Chestertown RiverArts invites artisans and artists to submit work to this exhibit.

We seek to showcase the fine craftmanship and incredible talent of our regional artists. 2D & 3D work is encouraged so we can fill our newly renovated gallery space with pieces in a wide variety of colors, textures and mediums. Work submitted may include but are not limited to painting, drawing, photography, collage, ceramics, sculpture, woodcraft, metalcraft, glasswork, fine jewelry, textiles, fiber art and mixed media.

Learn more at: community.chestertownriverarts.org/exhibit/fine-art--craft-march-2023

At RiverArts Education Center -- 200 High St (Door B) in downtown Chestertown, MD (next to the Clay Studio & across from Evergrain Bakery).

Considered by many to be a "sacred magical art", the creation of a talisman with specific intentions written into the life-giving egg, the Pysanky is an ancient means to celebrate the cycles and events in nature and in life. Created using motifs rooted in nature and the cycles of life, designs are made with simple instruments (made of wood and copper) called kistkas, the humble materials of beeswax and candlelight, and intensely vibrant dyes.

Chestertown RiverArts invites artisans and artists to submit work to this exhibit.

We seek to showcase the fine craftmanship and incredible talent of our regional artists. 2D & 3D work is encouraged so we can fill our newly renovated gallery space with pieces in a wide variety of colors, textures and mediums. Work submitted may include but are not limited to painting, drawing, photography, collage, ceramics, sculpture, woodcraft, metalcraft, glasswork, fine jewelry, textiles, fiber art and mixed media.

Learn more at: community.chestertownriverarts.org/exhibit/fine-art--craft-march-2023

NYC-based vocalist Hilary Gardner returns to the Mainstay with her brilliant pianist Steve Einerson for a program of jazz standards. For this next Mainstay show, Hilary has planned an intimate and story-driven perspective on the Songbook, recalling the styles of Julie London and Peggy Lee. People will recall her last visit to the Mainstay, when she performed a tribute to the familiar Great American Songbook tunes associated with Hollywood’s musical Westerns from the 1930s through the 1950s. She has been a featured performer on Broadway and regularly plays all of NYC’s top jazz spots.

LOCATION: Casa Carmen Wines, 312 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620

FEE: Must be 21 years of age with ID. $25 for Washington College students and RiverArts Members, $35 for all other registrants

Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of crafting and wine! All supplies are included! Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine and vermouth as you create your masterpiece in their bright and beautiful event space in Chestertown.

For more information about Casa Carmen Wines please visit: https://casacarmenwines.com/

All information on event image.

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 16th through April 20th. (6 weeks)

This 6 week course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners. Students will expand and refine their skillset through technique instruction and weekly project assignments. This is a great opportunity to move beyond the basic techniques and deepen your experience with wheel-thrown clay.

Included with instruction is twenty-five pounds of cone 6 clay and six Open Studio tickets.

Adults and teens welcome!

Learn to indigo dye during the “blue” hours! We will learn about indigo and explore various Shibori resist methods while creating some great gifts. When you’re ready to dye you will see the wonder of indigo as your creation emerges from the dye bath colored green and turns blue before your eyes. We will be using a synthetic indigo vat to dye 1 pairs of bamboo socks and a cotton bandana (27” x 27”). Additional pairs of socks ($4.50 each), bandanas ($3.00 each) will be available for purchase if you want to make more. Please wear old clothes.

It’s been said that John John Brown’s songs are so well written hat every song could be a short story.” His astute observations and humorous slant on life conjure up the music of John Prine. John John is a Kerrville Festival New Folk Winner and an Emerging Artist at the prestigious Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. In concert he is known for mixing his storytelling songs with a unique multi-media visual arts presentation. Expect the unexpected.

Sunday, March 19: 9 - 11:00 am (and return from 12:00 to finish)

Cost: $50 per participant for RiverArts members (non-member price is $60)

Material fee: $20 for a silk scarf, cotton bandana and eucalyptus, instructor will collect material fee at class.

Adults and teens welcome!

Join us to naturally dye a one-of-a-kind scarf. We’ll use fresh eucalyptus leaves to create a unique pattern on a silk or a wool gauze scarf. Through the magic of eco dyeing the leaves impart their color to the cloth.

Learn to natural dye with dried Marigolds. Students will use Shibori resists to create a large cotton scarf dyed golden. You’ll learn how to mordant cotton, prepare the dye and care for your naturally dyed textile. While the scarves are dyeing, we’ll explore the magic of indigo and dye a cotton bandana blue.

Adults and teens welcome!

Sunday, March 19: 2-5pm

Cost: $50 per participant for RiverArts members (non-member price is $60)

Material fee: $15 for large cotton scarf & cotton bandana; instructor will collect material fee at class.

The Washington College Concert Series presents Josh Mlodzianowski (saxophone). Josh will premiere recently commissioned works that blend elements of hip-hop and concert music as well as performing staples of the saxophone repertoire from the 20th century.
To learn more about Josh, visit www.joshonthatsax.com
To learn more, visit washcoll.edu/concert

CONTACT:
concertseries@washcoll.edu

Individual tickets are $20 (adults) and $15 (non-WC College Students / Seniors 65 and over / WC Faculty and Staff). Youth 18 and under are free.

Katherine Johnson is an organ performance student at the Oberlin Conservatory, where she studies with Christa Rakich.

Join us for the opening reception of the 100 PROOF Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Celebrate the art and creativity of Washington College students!

Light refreshments will be served.

Free and open to the public.

Each year students across the Washington College campus from all majors are invited to submit their artwork for inclusion in this professional juried exhibition. This year's juror is Washington College alum and RiverArts Education Coordinator, Kris Kelley.

Please join us in celebrating our vibrant culture of arts and creativity at Washington College!

GALLERY HOURS:
Tues, Thurs, Fri 1:30-5pm
Wed 4-7pm
Sat 12-3pm

Other times available by appointment only.

The Carole Cascio Fund For Mind Movement Connections (CCF) and Washington College will be co-sponsoring a Day of Dance on March 25, 2023 on stage at Decker Theatre in the Gibson Center for the Arts on the campus of Washington College. CCF will be providing four free dance classes to the local community for ages 12 yrs and up. There will be classes led by, Val Goncharo, Renee Gerard, Adrienne Kraus Latanishe, and Peter Pucci. There will also be a Q&A session with the guest artists and the dancers. The public is invited to observe dance classes and join in the Q&A session.

Cost: $40

Everything broken is new again when it comes to the Japanese art of kintsugi and in this class, you can learn how to make mending beautiful. In this beginner’s class, you will learn how to repair broken vases, plates, bowls, and statues by fusing broken ceramics with gold. You will also learn about the philosophy and the process. You will repair and fuse a broken object of your choice and make it an artistic expression of rebirth. Please bring at least 1 but no more than 4 pieces to repair. Also note that pottery fixed with the kintsugi method cannot be put back into the kiln.

Join the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble for a program featuring works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Enjoy compositions by Holst, Copland, Balmages, Standridge, Svanoe, and Morales.

Directed by Jodi Bortz, the ESWE is an all-ages community concert band that offers area wind and percussion musicians the opportunity to continue or return to the pleasures of playing quality music in a large ensemble with a supportive atmosphere. New members are always welcome, without audition or fee. Rehearsals are at KCHS on Monday nights, 7:00-8:30. A new rehearsal cycle, for the May 21 concert, starts Mar. 27.

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 30th through May 4th. (6 weeks)

This course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners whom have completed introductory Ceramic Handbuilding class. Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and weekly project assignment. This class is a great opportunity for you to move beyond the basic techniques and deepen your experience with hand-built clay.

Included with instruction is twenty-five pounds of cone 6 clay and six Open Studio tickets.

Join us for a talk given by this year's 100 Proof Juror and Washington College alum, Kris Kelley.

Kris Kelley is a professional photographer, practicing artist, arts educator, and arts administrator. She earned her B.A. at Washington College in Psychology and Studio Art. She holds a Master of Fine Art and Certificate in Teaching from Temple University. Kris is currently Arts Education Coordinator for RiverArts. In this position, Kris develops and manages a varied curriculum of adult programing aimed to serve the RiverArts mission of community engagement through the arts.

Directed by Prof. LaRonika Thomas |  A Playwrighting SCE by Sophia Rooks ‘23

Literature's first monster takes to the stage in a play adaption of the book, Grendel! This is a playwriting SCE that is about the antagonist of the classic book, Beowulf; in a prequel that gives insight into the character of Grendel. This adaptation will be focusing on the main character's own philosophies that constantly shift, and how nature and nurture can combat against each other. This SCE is also focused on themes of environmentalism, and how humans are constantly encroaching on other's environments.