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KENT COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR - July 2008
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Tuesday the 1st
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Contact:
Patsy Hornaday |
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Puppets displayed will give tribute to Jim Henson who in 1989 signed a multi-million dollar contract with Walt Disney Company merging the two entertainment giants. The Puppeteers of America, Inc. Regional Mid-Atlantic/Northeast This was just prior to Jim Henson's untimely death from pneumonia complications in 1990. The Puppeteers of America, Inc. Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Puppet Festival will be held July 10-13 at the University of Maryland and will be attended by the Hornadays representing The Garden Puppet Theatre. A statue of Jim Henson and Kermit stands outside the U. of Maryland Student Union where Henson graduated. |
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| Date:
Wednesday the 2nd
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Contact:
The Mainstay |
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Saxophonist, bandleader and producer, Kenny Soderblom had 8 years with the CBS/Chicago staff orchestra, performing on all the woodwind instruments and then played on thousands of TV and radio commercials and in orchestras for the greats: Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne and that's only the start of his credits. At the Mainstay, he'll join the Max n’ Friends house band: Chuck Redd on vibes, John Doughten on reeds, Robert Redd on piano, Steve Abshire on guitar, Tom Anthony on bass, Max Corzilius on drums with special guests vocalist Sue Matthews and pianist Dick Durham for an evening of improvisational jazz at its best. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15. |
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| Date:
Thursday the 3rd
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Contact:
Chestertown Arts League |
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An inspiring exhibition of photography produced by exceptional students. 312 Cannon St., Chestertown 410-778-5789 |
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| Date:
Thursday the 3rd
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Welcome to the best pyrotechnic display on the East Coast. This is a 35 minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the Bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor. 9pm, Free. Rain Date: July 4th. Contact: Art Willis, 410-778-1342 |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Old-fashioned parade begins at 10am on Main St. Then, head for the Rock Hall Community Center for a taste of local food, festivities, music, crafts & more. 410-639-7611, www.rockhallmd.com |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Experience the 4th in a small, Historic town. Fireworks at dusk. Free. |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Decorated boat parade on the Sassafras River at 5pm, Free. Great family activity. Dress your boat and join the fun. Trophies and prizes awarded, followed by fireworks at dark. Georgetown, MD Harbor. Contact: Ronda, 410-275-1200 |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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One time event - Featuring Brenda Steward’s Watercolors Chestertown For more information 410-778-2425 |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Contact:
Artworks |
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An annual exhibit that celebrates our members. Whether working with computer graphics or a pin-hole camera, paint brush or pottery, metal, wood or wool - the latest and best of members' work make this a brilliant event. Opening with a reception on July 4, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Contact:
Dennis Herrmann |
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27th annual Flat Five Foot Race for men and women in 7 age categories, starting near the town office and finishing in the center of town. |
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| Date:
Friday the 4th
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Contact:
Downtown Chestertown Association |
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Enjoy an old-fashioned 4th of July in Chestertown during First Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Live traditional & contemporary bluegrass by the Shoremen - Dave & Mark MacGlashan, Nate Grower & Chuck Van Meter - in Fountain Park. Hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy & ice cream - plus First Friday activities at merchants and businesses throughout downtown. Fun for the whole family! |
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| Date:
Saturday the 5th
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Contact:
Sultana Projects, Inc. |
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Public sails onboard the 1768 reproduction schooner Sultana are an incredible experience for sailors of all ages. During the two hour sails, passengers are encouraged to help raise sail, steer using the schooner's seven-foot long tiller and explore the authentically reproduced crew's quarters below decks. Sultana's public sails are very popular, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12, no children under 5 are permitted. |
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| Date:
Saturday the 5th
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Contact:
Brad Wilson |
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Fireworks display that can be seen from the beach and lawns of the Marina and from the water. |
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| Date:
Sunday the 6th
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Workboat docking contest - cash prizes this year. Anchor toss contest, most patriotic contest, workboat contest, dunking booth, food, T-shirts. |
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| Date:
Friday the 11th
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1st gun is at 6pm. Races start at Huntingfield Light outside Rock Hall Harbor. Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker classes. PHRF racing rules. Performance Handicap Racing Fleet. Food provided after races. For more information call 410-810-0005. Other races July 25, August 8, August 22, and Huntingfield Cup Challenge on September 13 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 12th
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14th season of music by the Fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7pm, Free-donations appreciated. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through August. For more information, call 410-778-0500. Remaining summer dates: July 26, August 9 & 23. |
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| Date:
Saturday the 12th
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See these majestic vessels sail in the Regatta in the Chester River. |
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| Date:
Sunday the 13th
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Contact:
The Mainstay |
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Blending the blues of Mississippi John Hurt with the hot club swing of Django Reinhardt, the Blue Rhythm Boys have delighted audiences with their tight vocals and hot guitar playing since 1997. Tom Mitchell and Jim Stephanson both on guitar and vocals along with John Previti on bass and Vince McCool on trumpet bring authenticity and originality to their own smoky mix of hot jazz, blues and good-time hokum. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15. |
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| Date:
Monday the 14th
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A camp for future playmakers ages 8-15. Contact Lucia Foster at 410-810-2060. The Prince Theatre, 210 High St., Chestertown. 410-810-2060 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 19th
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Contact:
District of Columbia Aquatics Club |
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The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) is proud to host the 17th Annual Maryland Swim for Life community fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2008. DCAC invites all swimmers, old and new, to participate in the 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 mile swim. Proceeds from this event support a number of local organizations assisting individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as the Chester River Association, which advocates for the health of the Chester River. DCAC is one of the largest United States Masters Swimming teams and is a 501c(3) organization. Please check the DCAC website for the most up-to-date information for 2008 Swim for Life: http://www.swimdcac.org/ We hope to see you there! Spectators can watch event for free, but swimmers must raise a minimum of $100.00 to participate in any distance of the swim. Registration 7:00–8:30 a.m.; Swim starts at 9:00 a.m. Rolph’s Wharf Marina on the Queen Anne’s County side of the Chester River, three miles south of Chestertown |
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| Date:
Saturday the 19th
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Contact:
Work In Progress Ministries |
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Spend a day filled with Gospel music, praise dancing, worship, education, testimonies, inspirational messages, food, fun and fellowship in the Lord. Games and activities for children will be provided. Please bring a lawn chair and get your praise on!! For more information contact: Pastor Guy Jones, Sr. or Jana Carter at (410) 928-6085. |
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| Date:
Saturday the 19th
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Contact:
Rock Hall Yacht Club |
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Please call Rock Hall Yacht Club for more information. 410.639.2182 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 19th
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Contact:
The Mainstay |
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24-year old Blues-Roots Guitarist & Singer-songwriter David Jacobs-Strain has been billed with T-Bone Burnett and Bob Weir, and opened for acts such as Los Lobos, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, and Etta James. His current tour has him opening for Boz Scaggs. By the time he was 19, he had played at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and MerleFest. Since then he’s played the Newport Folk Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Lugano Blues to Bop Festival in Switzerland. He is a consummate finger-style and slide guitarist playing in the blues tradition with echoes of Skip James, Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson, Fred McDowell and Robert Johnson but he is also a modern roots musician, singer, and songwriter and feels it’s important not to silence other influences: you'll hear reflections of his touchstone, American bluesman Taj Mahal but also the echoes of guitar music from around the world. The results merge into a quest to honor both the roots of American country blues and the possibilities that can grow from them. Call for reservations. Tickets are $15. |
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| Date:
Wednesday the 23rd
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Contact:
Rebecca Burge |
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You will begin with appetizers at the Kitty Knight House, then travel by boat to the Sassafras Grill for your entree, and finally you will travel by boat back to Harbor View Ice Cream Shoppe for dessert. Cash Bar Price is $60 per person (includes tax & tip). |
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| Date:
Thursday the 24th
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Not just your average sidewalk sale. This is Downtown’s famous Crazy Days sale, in the historic district. Once a year, specialty shops display bargains on the red-brick sidewalks of Chestertown. |
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| Date:
Friday the 25th
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1st gun is at 6pm. Races start at Huntingfield Light outside Rock Hall Harbor. Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker classes. PHRF racing rules. Performance Handicap Racing Fleet. Food provided after races. For more information call 410-810-0005. Other races August 8, August 22, and Huntingfield Cup Challenge on September 13 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 26th
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Contact:
410-778-0500 |
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14th season of music by the Fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7pm, Free-donations appreciated. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through August. For more information, call 410-778-0500. Remaining dates in 2008: August 9 & 23 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 26th
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Roast beef, fried chicken, corn cakes, and much more. 3-7pm, $12/Adults, $9/Children, under 12 free. Information: 410-648-5145 |
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| Date:
Saturday the 26th
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Contact:
Sultana Projects, Inc. |
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Spend a morning with Sultana Projects' trained staff paddling some of the most pristine sections of the National Park Service's new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail as well as adjacent river trails. Canoes are provided, so just bring a day-pack and be ready to explore. Reservations are required. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12, no children under 8 are permitted. |
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