Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- November 2017

One of the most compelling voices in American poetry, Terrance Hayes is the author of five books of poetry; How to Be Drawn, longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award in Poetry; Lighthead, winner of the 2010 National Book Award in Poetry; Wind in a Box, winner of a Pushcart Prize; Hip Logic, winner of the National Poetry Series, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award, and runner-up for the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets; and Muscular Music, winner of both the Whiting Writers Award and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award.

In this, the 100th year since Gwendolyn Brooks’ birth, we celebrate the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize and to become U.S. Poet Laureate. Brooks wrote twenty books of poetry, a novel, two autobiographies, and books for children. Her musicality and mastery of tone, her gift with form poetry, and her insistence on writing about marginalized people make Brooks one of our most important and relevant poets. Participants are welcome to bring and read a poem written or inspired by Brooks. Poet Terrance Hayes will also attend, and talk about Ms. Brooks’ influence on his work.

Exhibition will be held in the Studio Gallery. Curator: Elizabeth Healy.

Enjoy late shopping hours in unique shops, gallery exhibit openings, special tastings and a variety of dining options during Downtown Chestertown's monthly progressive open house.

The perfect pairing food and wine is a balance of smell, taste, and visual presentation. Join us for a complementary, in-store wine tasting during our normal business hours November 15 - 22.

We’ve an eclectic selection of 10 wines for you, selected to complement the flavors of the season; perfect for your Thanksgiving table and beyond. Our selections include sparkling, rose, white, red, and dessert wines. A full list of the wines we're sampling can be found on our website at chesterrivergourmet.com

During this period we’re also offering a 10% half-case discount on our featured wines.

Come hear Washington College first-year writers read from their original work!