Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- May 2016
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May 1
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Tenth Annual Taste of the Town
- Sunday, | Noon - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown
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One of Chestertown's signature events, it pairs restaurants and diners, farm and chefs from throughout the county. Sample dishes include everything from crab soup to pulled pork, fresh mozzarella...
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Heron Point Art Exhibit titled "Favorite Artwork"
- Sunday, | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
- This event runs May 1 to May 31
- Location: 491 Cormorant Court
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Resident artists and art collectors show their favorite artwork at Heron Point of Chestertown, MD , 501 Campus Ave. Chestertown.MD. for the month of May....
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Shrubbery Auction
- Sunday, | 11:00 a.m. inspection, 1:00 p.m. auction
- Location: 90 East Cross St Galena Md
May 4
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Assistive Technology Parent Workshop
- Wednesday, | 6pm
- Location: Kent County Middle School media center
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A workshop for parents to explore the ways that assistive technology can support students' success in school and in life. Jolene McSheen of Queen Anne's County Public Schools will discuss th...
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May 5
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Film- Chasing Ice
- Thursday, | 6:30pm
- Location: Sumner Hall, 206 S Queen Street
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Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. FREE and open to the public...
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Friends of the Kent County Public Library Used Book Sale
- Thursday,
- This event runs May 5 to May 8
- Location: Kent County Public Library, 408 High Street
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Used Books, Games, DVDs and More!
Thursday, May 5th, 5:30-7:30 Members night. Not a member? Join that night for $10!
Friday, May 6th, 10:00-8:00 First Friday
Saturday, May 7th, 10:00-3:00 Some item...
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May 6
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History Happy Hour
- Friday, | 4:00 pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Barbara Zuehlke
- Friday, | Opening reception 5-8pm
- This event runs May 6 to May 29
- Location: 239 High St.
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Barbara paints in watercolor and oils. She does beautiful florals as well as landscapes of the Eastern shore.
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Zerbini Family Circus
- Friday, | 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Civic Center
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Family fun at the circus. Enjoy rides, games and animals. One evening, two shows: 5 & 7.
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Festive Fridays on Main
- Friday, | 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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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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May 7
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Dick Durham 1-2-3-4
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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A memorable, magical evening of jazz piano as the spectacular jazz pianist Dick Durham is joined by Blake Cramer, on vibes, Bob Offerman on bass and Bill McHenry on drums. Dick Durham is a brilliant p...
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Mother's Day Floral Arrangement Class
- Saturday, | 2pm - 4pm
- Location: Great Oak Manor
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Create a beautiful medium size centerpiece including gorgeous, fragrant spring flowers like peonies, tulips and lilacs. Learn essential design skills, your arrangement would be a great gift for Mom or...
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Dogwood Festival of Galena
- Saturday, | 9am - 5pm
- Location: Town of Galena
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The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is set for Saturday, May 7, 2016. It will take place throughout Galena from 9am–5pm. Parade at 10am. There will be a Baby Contest, Crafts, Demonstrations, Exhi...
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May 8
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Mother's Day Brunch at Great Oak Manor
- Sunday, | 3 Seatings 10am 11:30am & 1pm
- Location: Great Oak Manor
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Celebrate Mom in style at the beautiful Great Oak Manor for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch by Stewart's Catering. Enjoy views of the Chesapeake Bay while you sample delightful fare in great...
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May 14
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Java Rock Wine Tasting
- Saturday, | 5 - 7pm
- Location: Java Rock, corner of Sharp and Main
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Join us for Java Rock's annual(ish) wine tasting! We will have 5 wines to choose from, appetizer-type food, and the shop will be open for anyone wishing to have coffee or anything else we offer. ...
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Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Powerful, unadorned, traditional bluegrass from one of the nation’s most respected bluegrass bands. Their new recording, “Weary River,” is a compelling mix of strong instrumentals an...
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Feed the Festival
- Saturday, | 6pm to 9:30pm
- Location: Wicke House, Widehall, and Smith-Reingold House
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The NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL invites you to join us for a special evening experience and a chance to visit three unique and rarely seen downtown historic houses while enjoying fabulous finger food, wo...
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Porchfest
- Saturday, | 12 - 5pm
- Location: Historic District
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A progressive, open-air music festival pairing local talent with historic homes and downtown shops.
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May 15
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Osprey Triathlon
- Sunday, | 8am check in/9am start
- Location: Kent School 6788 Wilkins Lane
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This is a family-friendly event welcoming athletes at all levels of skill and experience. The race will consist of three legs: a 7-mile bike ride, a 2-mile kayak course and a 3-mile run. This race i...
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May 18
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Brown Bag Lunch at the Bordley
- Wednesday, | Noon
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Bring your lunch and a thirst for Kent County history to the Historical Society of Kent County Library. Learn about our local history, books, and archival materials....
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May 19
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Debo Band
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Debo Band is a 10-member group led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen. Based in Boston, they are known for their groundbreaking, danceable groove, and a respectful reimagining of Ethiopi...
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State of the Sassafras
- Thursday, | 7pm
- Location: Crow Winery
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The Sassafras Riverkeeper will present results from last year's comprehensive water testing, followed by a talk about the value of good water quality in the commercial fishing industry by local w...
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May 20
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Sassafras Sips
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: The Kitty Knight House Tavern, 14028 Augustine Herman HWY, Galena, MD 21930
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Sassafras Sips is a monthly happy hour hosted by SRA and sponsored by the Kitty Knight House. They are held at the Kitty Knight House on the third Friday of every month from 5-8pm. Stop by for happy h...
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May 21
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Cassie and Maggie MacDonald
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Hailing from Nova Scotia, the sisters Cassie and Maggie MacDonald enchant audiences with their infectious energy, driving Celtic rhythms and lilting melodies. Combining fiddle, piano, guitar and clear...
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May 22
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"Made in America": Free Band Concert by the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble
- Sunday, | 4 - 5pm
- Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 101 N. Cross St.
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This concert will feature music with American themes, by American composers (including the Gershwins, Rogers & Hammerstein, Copland, Mancini, and more). Directed by Dr. Keith Wharton, the wind and...
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May 26
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Understanding an ADHD Child's Thinking Process
- Thursday, | 6pm
- Location: Kent County Middle School media center
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Professor Lauren Littlefield of the Washington College Psychology department will offer insights into the thinking process of children with ADHD and share tips for parents and educators to bring out t...
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May 27
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Chestertown Tea Party Festival
- Friday, | Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday
- This event runs May 27 to May 29
- Location: Downtown Chestertown and Wilmer Park
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The festivities start on Friday evening with a family friendly Street Party: good food, games, entertainment and music. On Saturday we commemorate the local citizens' revolt against the British T...
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May 28
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Independence Forever
- Saturday, | TBA
- Location: Prince Theatre at the Garfield Center for the Arts
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Singers from the Chester River Chorale, accompanied by fife and drum, present music of our national heritage from the American Revolution on as part of the 2016 Chestertown Tea Party Festival. The son...
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2016 Run for Radcliffe
- Saturday, | 8am
- Location: Wilmer Park
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The 2016 Run for Radcliffe will take place on September 28, 2016 as part of Chestertown's Tea Party Weekend! All proceeds from the event benefit the Radcliffe Creek School scholarship fund....
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Open Sail! Open House!
- Saturday, | 11am - 3pm
- Location: Rock Hall Yacht Club
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The Rock Hall Yacht Club (RHYC) and RHYC Sailing School (RHYCSS) is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 28 from 11 am to 3 pm, at the RHYC located at 22759 McKinleyville Road, Rock Hall, Maryland. ...
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Viktorija Gecyte with Go Trio
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Viktorija Gecyte [Get-CHEET-Hey] is a Lithuanian-born, Paris-based vocalist steeped in the jazz tradition and strongly influenced by the great American singers. Her dusky, easy voice seems to come fro...
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