Kent County Events Calendar - January 2011


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  • The Artists' Gallery First Friday
  • Saturday, January 1
  • This event runs January 1 to 31, 2011
  • Location: 239 High Street, Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-2425
  • Email:
  • URL:
  • Featuring Shirley Hunt's new photography
  • Art Exhibit, Dennis Guard
  • Tuesday, January 4   |  9am–5pm daily
  • This event runs Jan. 4 - Feb. 28
  • Location: Administration Hallway Gallery, Heron Point
  • Contact: Barbara Finneson
  • Phone: 410-778-3224
  • Email:
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  • This is an exhibit of Dennis Guard's recent paintings. Dennis has his studio at his Eastern Shore residence in St. Michaels MD.
  • Evensong
  • Wednesday, January 5   |  6pm
  • Location: Emmanuel Church
  • Contact: Church office
  • Phone: 410–778–3477
  • Email: emmanuel778@verizon.net
  • URL: www.emmanuelchesterparish.org
  • Epiphany Evensong will be sung by Emmanuel Church's Choir. The evening service is Thomas Attwood Walmisley in D Minor, and the anthem is by Herbert Sumsion.
  • Post Prom Planning Meeting
  • Wednesday, January 5   |  5:30pm
  • Location: Kent County Community Center
  • Contact: Karen Cotton
  • Phone: 443-480-0663
  • Email: kcotton4563@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • Parents and students (11th and 12th grades) of Kent County High School. You are invited to join us in the planning of the post prom party for 2011!! Refreshments will be provided. If attending, please RSVP jrandolph@kentgov.org so that we may order some food.
  • After Holiday Sale
  • Friday, January 7   |  5-8pm
  • This event runs January 7–31
  • Location: The Artists' Gallery
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-2425
  • Email: Tourism@kentcounty.com
  • URL: www.theartistsgalleryctown.com
  • At 239 High St. Chestertown, MD
    Reception: First Friday 5-8pm. The Artists' Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12:30-4:30pm.
  • Student Art Show Opening
  • Friday, January 7   |  5-8pm
  • This event runs January 7–29
  • Location: Artworks
  • Contact: Artworks
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@gmail.com
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Showcasing the work of students from local elementary schools in both Artworks Gallery and Chestertown Arts League's Studio Gallery, this show should provide a welcome burst of color and creativity this winter.
    Closes January 29, 2011. Regular hours: 12-3 Wed thru Fri; 9-3 Sat.
  • Chris Cerino CD Release Party
  • Friday, January 7   |  6, 7 & 8pm shows
  • Location: Ortiz Studios, 207c S Cross St., Chestertown
  • Contact: Bob Ortiz
  • Phone: 410–810–1400
  • Email: andysctown@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • Kent County folklorist Chris Cerino will perform tunes from his second collection of 13 original songs that capture the pleasures and challenges of living in this slice of paradise, 'Traveling at the Speed of Tide', with the humor and affection we all employ to balance the frustrations and joys of Eastern Shore life. Cerino recorded his songs in front of a live audience at the 2010 Chestertown Wildlife Exhibition & Sale which, along with the Kent County Arts Council, provided funding to assist with production.
  • Ham & Oyster Dinner
  • Saturday, January 15   |  3–6:30pm
  • Location: Galena Fire Co. Hall
  • Contact: Ann Dwyer
  • Phone: 410-648-5104
  • Email: ahdwyer@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • An All You Can Eat Dinner with Ham, Fried Oysters, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Coffee, Tea, & Assorted Desserts.
  • Kent Chamber Music Concert
  • Saturday, January 15   |  7pm
  • Location: St.Paul's Episcopal Church Parish House
  • Contact: Faith Souders
  • Phone: 410-810-2805
  • Email: fsouders@atlanticbb.net
  • URL:
  • CHARM CITY BAROQUE is new to our concert series and is a sophisticated ensemble of Peabody graduate and undergraduate students. It's instrumentalists use historically informed performance practices and period instruments to re-create baroque music in the way it was probably heard in the 17th and 18th century. The group presents a diverting and diverse program of solo and chamber works.
  • Live Music and Culinary Gourmet Dinners
  • Saturday, January 15   |  5:30pm
  • Location: Great Oak Manor Inn, 10568 Cliff Rd. Chestertown, MD
  • Contact: Cassandra Fedas
  • Phone: 410-778-5943, 800-504-30
  • Email: innkeeper@greatoak.com
  • URL:
  • Great Oak Manor Inn presents Stefan Scaggiari on piano with Live Jazz and Classical music to preamble a Gourmet dining experience with a five course dinner with paired wines. Stefan has been playing classical and jazz throughout the world and John has been preparing fine culinary specialties with artistic flair at Great Oak Manor Inn for seven years. Weekend Special Dates: January 15, 2011; January 29, 2011 Remember when company was gracious and food was well prepared. Stir in the ambience at Great Oak Manor and the Romance of times past.
  • All You Can Eat Breakfast
  • Sunday, January 16   |  7–11am
  • Location: Millington Volunteer Fire Company
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-928-3171
  • Email:
  • URL:
  • Bacon, Scrapple, Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes, Chip Beef and Gravy, Biscuits, Fruit. To drink is Coffee, Orange Juice, Apple Juice and Milk. $8/Adult and $6/child under 6. Other 2011 dates: February 20, March 20, April 9, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18
  • Martin Luther King Breakfast
  • Monday, January 17   |  7:30am
  • Location: Rock Hall Fire Company
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-639-7636
  • Email:
  • URL:
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  • Frank Vignola Duo
  • Thursday, January 20   |  7:30pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • Brilliant guitarist Frank Vignola along with guitarist Vinny Raniolo in an evening of jaw-dropping guitar jazz. Widely recognized as one of the world‚s great guitarists, Vignola is known for his high octane performances, dazzling technique, sly sense of humor and friendly stage presence. He has toured and recorded with such greats as Bucky Pizzarelli, Les Paul, Lionel Hampton, Donald Fagen, Queen Latifah, Ringo Star, Madonna, David Grisman and Mark O‚Connor. The duo mixes original material with unique renditions of great American popular standards, contemporary tunes by the likes of The Police and Frank Zappa and even a few lively new arrangements classically inspired material. Call for reservations. Tickets are $20.
  • Organ Recital: Tom Sheehan
  • Friday, January 21   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Emmanuel Church, 101 North Cross Street
  • Contact: Church office
  • Phone: 410–778–3477
  • Email: emmanuel778@verizon.net
  • URL: www.emmanuelchesterparish.org
  • Tom Sheehan is Assistant Organist and Choirmaster at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. This will be his second appearance on the Emmanuel Church Concert Series.
  • Third Annual Horizons Dance with the Stars
  • Saturday, January 22   |  6:30pm
  • Location:  Kent School Gymnasium
  • Contact: Kay MacIntosh
  • Phone: 410-778-9271
  • Email: marthakaymac@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • Eight local notables pair up with dance professionals to compete for trophies and donations to the Horizons program. Horizons provides six weeks of academic and cultural enrichment to promising low-income students from Kent County's public schools, K-4. Good sports, great dancing and a fun nightclub setting make this popular event an annual sell–out that benefits a wonderful group of children.
  • First Wine Tasting of 2011
  • Sunday, January 23   |  6pm
  • Location: Osprey Point Restaurant, Rock Hall
  • Contact: Osprey Point Restaurant
  • Phone: 410-639-2194
  • Email: restaurant@ospreypoint .com
  • URL:
  • Featuring : Rick Moshin of Moshin Vineyards Sonoma, California.
    Introducing 5 award winning wines with complimentary food pairings. $50 per person. Come to the wine tasting and enjoy 25% off a room at the Inn.
  • Ten Years oF Sultana, A Look Back at Origins and Construction of the Replic
  • Tuesday, January 25   |  12 Noon
  • Location: Hynson Lounge, Hodson Hall, Washington College
  • Contact: Anne Singer
  • Phone: 410-778-7221
  • Email: wc_all@washcoll.edu
  • URL: www.wc-all.washcoll.edu
  • A lecture by Drew McMullen, president and CEO of Sultana Projects, Inc. He will, through pictures and stories, detail the amazing craftsmanship employed in her construction and will honor the citizens of Chestertown, Maryland who rallied to undertake the building of the 1768 replica of schooner Sultana. Resevation for full service lunch are required by January 19. Members $15; Non-members $20.
  • Living with Diabetes
  • Tuesday, January 25   |  6pm
  • Location: Chester River Hospital - Conference Center
  • Contact: Julianna Vallecillo
  • Phone: 410–788–7654
  • Email: gethealthy@chesterriverhealth.org
  • URL:
  • Join us for an educational evening all about diabetes. Dr. Stanley Minken, CMO of Chester River Hospital Center, will discuss peripheral vascular disease and other complications linked to diabetes. Other speakers include Dr. Christina Turner, Dr. Paul Dyer and Dr. Margaret McGrath. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, call today!
  • Sassafras River Water Quality 2010 Presentation
  • Tuesday, January 25   |  7pm
  • Location: Kitty Knight House
  • Contact: Jamie Brunkow
  • Phone: 410-708-3303
  • Email: riverkeeper@sassafrasriver.org
  • URL: www.sassafrasriver.org/whatwedo/#section7
  • In this presentation you'll learn about water quality in the Sassafras River, and see the 2010 results of the Sassafras River Association's Water Quality Monitoring programs. In this presentation we'll highlight trends and changes indicating the health of our watershed, and provide a brief overview of our upcoming 2011 sampling season. Tuesday night is also "family night" at the Kitty Knight house, which will offer discounted dinners before the presentation. Come out early to enjoy good food and fellowship with SRA volunteers and members!
  • The River is a Reason: A Celebration of Poetry, Music and Art
  • Wednesday, January 26   |  6pm
  • Location: Tawes Theatre, Washington College
  • Contact: 410-778-7295
  • Phone:
  • Email:
  • URL:
  • Featuring Meredith Davies Hadaway reading from her new book. local musicians, and artwork by Marcy Dunn Ramsey. Presented by the Center for Environment & Society and the Sophie Kerr Committee.
  • CHEC Forum: "Ethics Consultation: Many Shades of Gray in End-of-Life Care
  • Wednesday, January 26   |  7-9pm
  • Location: The Presbyterian Church of Chestertown - Gateway Drive
  • Contact: Sylvia Maloney
  • Phone: 410-778-3783
  • Email: ssmaloney@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • The Community Health Ethics Committee (CHEC) presents Dr. Brian Childs, ethicist and Dr. Scott Shrieve, physician and end-of-life care expert in a dialogue about ethics and end-of-life care. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
  • Solutions for Shoulder Pain
  • Thursday, January 27   |  6pm
  • Location: Chester River Hospital - Conference Center
  • Contact: Julianna Vallecillo
  • Phone: 410–778–7654
  • Email: gethealthy@chesterriverhealth.org
  • URL:
  • Dr. Ghosh and Dr. Cumiskey will discuss both non-surgical and surgical solutions for shoulder pain and discomfort. For more information and to register for this free event, see above. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, call today!
  • 100-Voice Choir in concert
  • Saturday, January 29   |  4–6pm
  • Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College
  • Contact: Bill Frazier, S&B Productions
  • Phone: 410-778-6006
  • Email: billf@atlanticbb.net
  • URL: www.s-bproductions.com/index
  • Organized in honor of the late Rev. Vincent Hynson, this annual gospel concert raises awareness and funds for a Washington College scholarship in his name.The scholarship goes to a Kent County student who demonstrates financial need and the values of community and service emulated by Hynson, a 1987 graduate.
  • Kim & Reggie Harris and Magpie
  • Saturday, January 29   |  8pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • An evening of warmth and harmony with four of the finest folk performers anywhere. Both Magpie (Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner) and Kim & Reggie Harris are nationally known duos. Together they weave a magical tapestry of song sung in rich, close harmonies with guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, percussion and more.
    Call for reservations. Tickets are $20.
  • Stefan Scaggiari on Piano and a Gourmet Dining evening
  • Saturday, January 29   |  5:30pm
  • Location: Great Oak Manor Inn,10568 Cliff Rd. Chestertown, MD
  • Contact: Cassandra Fedas
  • Phone: 410-778-5943, 800-504-3
  • Email: innkeeper@greatoak.com
  • URL: www.greatoak.com
  • Great Oak Manor Inn presents Stefan Scaggiari on piano with Live Jazz and Classical music to preamble a Gourmet dining experience with a Five course dinner with paired wines. Stefan has been playing classical and jazz throughout the world and John has been preparing fine culinary specialties with artistic flair at Great Oak Manor Inn for seven years. Remember when company was gracious and food was well prepared. Stir in the ambience at Great Oak Manor and the Romance of times past. Now add Live Jazz and the Culinary Arts. Call for reservations.
  • Stefan Scaggiari on Piano and a Gourmet Dining evening
  • Saturday, January 29   |  5:30pm
  • Location: Great Oak Manor Inn,10568 Cliff Rd. Chestertown, MD
  • Contact: Cassandra Fedas
  • Phone: 410–778–5943, 800–504–309
  • Email: innkeeper@greatoak.com
  • URL: www.greatoak.com
  • Great Oak Manor Inn presents Stefan Scaggiari on piano with Live Jazz and Classical music to preamble a Gourmet dining experience with a Five course dinner with paired wines. Stefan has been playing classical and jazz throughout the world and John has been preparing fine culinary specialties with artistic flair at Great Oak Manor Inn for seven years. Remember when company was gracious and food was well prepared. Stir in the ambience at Great Oak Manor and the romance of times past. Now add Live Jazz and the Culinary Arts. Call for reservations.