Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- July 2023

Saturday, June 17, Open House 10am – 5pm
Marc Castelli Artist Talk – 12 noon

Encompassing only three weeks, this special exhibition features the second in a series of Castelli’s portraits of watermen. These are not generic images or archetypes but portrayals of real people Castelli feels privileged to know.

Our annual 10-minute play festival!

On Friday, July 7th, piano impresario Joe Holt, the host of the Mainstay’s popular monthly First Friday programs, welcomes singer Holly Lane to share the stage with him. Holly and Joe have prepared an evening of songs with a Parisian-theme, her first love.

Dates: July 8 and 9
Times: 10 am - 12 pm and 1-3 pm

Instructor: Christine O'Neill

Whether you are a new painter, a watercolor painter, an acrylics painter or an oil painter, I think you will LOVE fluid acrylics!!!

During the work shop we will be learning about the medium, of course, but also exploring composition techniques, color choices, etc.

We will be working on 2 paintings on Saturday. And one long one on Sunday.

ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED

Visit us every Saturday for free fun and hands-on learning for ages two to twelve with an accompanying adult. (Toddlers under two need to wait untill they're old enough, please!) Drop in for a quick quarter of an hour or stay all morning. Open from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Activities vary weekly. for updates follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/kidspotcenter or https://www.instagram.com/kidspotctown/

The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from July 20th through August 24th. (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.

Why is it usually surprising when a friend, a neighbor, steps in front of a microphone on a local stage, starts to sing, and something spellbinding comes out? Local singer/songwriter Barbara Parker has such a gift. Her strong, just-right voice and heartfelt songs instantly bring us elsewhere as few vocalists can. Her musical palette has room for her original music as well as some familiar covers, and delivers a smooth and saucy Americana. It's the promise of a summer evening that samples classic coffeehouses, snippets of old time country, blues, and even an occasional rock tune.

Chestertown RiverArts’s Reclaimed Runway is back! Reimagined as a Carnivale Gala, we invite guests to wear colorful outfits made from recycled anything! Enjoy Latin inspired food and music as you peruse our silent auction to benefit future arts programming. Tickets available starting April 15 at Chestertownriverarts.org, "ReImagined Runway".

Visit us every Saturday at our downtown location --or out in the Community when we are "On the Go!"--for free fun and hands-on learning for ages two to twelve with an accompanying adult. (Toddlers under two need to wait untill they're old enough, please!) Drop in for a quick quarter of an hour or stay all morning. Open from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Activities vary weekly. for updates follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/kidspotcenter or https://www.instagram.com/kidspotctown/

Blake Thompson, with deep roots in Kent County, is best known for his powerful rock leads and blues chops. His material ranges from classic rock and pop to blues, soul, and R&B. Singer/rock violinist Kate Russo matches his energy to round out the Blake Thompson Band’s commanding sound.