Kent County Arts and Entertainment Events- May 2024

April 5 - May 5

April First Friday, April 5 5-7pm

Grace Mitchell, Heidi Fowler, Kathryn O’Grady, Joe Karlik, Blake Conroy, Eve Stockton and gallery artists.

March, master of winds, bright minstrel
and marshal of storms than enkindle the season they smite
– Swinburne

Featuring new work by gallery artists in both our High and Cross Street locations.

Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Friday – 11-4; Saturday – 10-5,
Sunday – 12-2

We are happy to open our galleries to you outside of our regular hours. Private appointments may be scheduled at any time by contacting either Carla Massoni (410-708-4512)

Opening April 19 and running through May 5, 2024, is Ken Ludwig’s Sherlock Holmes mystery-comedy “BASKERVILLE.” Ludwig is best known for “Lend Me A Tenor,” “Moon Over Buffalo,” “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” and the Book for the musical “Crazy For You.” The play will be directed by Marcia Gilliam.

(Follow link for plot description)

The class will be held at the Clay Studio on Thursdays at 2:00 - 4:30 pm, running from May 2-June 6 (6 weeks).

For beginning and continuing students. Coils, slabs, and pinch pots. Experience the basic ways people have formed clay throughout the millennia. Learn the techniques and get creative!

WKHS IS TURNING 50!

In celebration of our 50th Year of Operation we are holding a live community concert festival! Performers include Sombarkin', Justin Singleton, Philip Dutton and the Alligators, The Good Stuff and The Blake Thompson Band

$25 Tickets available online at https://wkhsradio.org

Ken Cowan. Organist
Associate Professor and Head of the Organ Program, the Shepherd School of Music, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Original member Rex Fowler, and his new Aztec Two-Step 2.0 has remained committed to the fans of their music with the blessing of his former partner Neil Shuman. Come enjoy the original sounds that placed them on stage with The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Donovan, Judy Collins, Jackson Browne, Seals and Crofts, Carly Simon, Heart, Orleans, and The Beach Boys.

These planters make great gifts during our May Uncorked Creations! Learn how to make a wine bottle planter, all supplies provided including a plant.

At the High Street Gallery

Champagne Reception – Friday, May 10, 5-7 pm
Open House & Artist Talk – Saturday, May 11, 12-3 pm

The class will be held at the Clay Studio on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

This one-day workshop introduces the fundamentals of raku to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of raku firing by glazing self-supplied bisque ware, learning how to load and unload a raku kiln, and experiencing smoked reduction. Students may participate in the process throughout, if they feel comfortable to do so! Come observe, learn, and participate as Brett will fire his kilns many times in a single day. Space is limited, register now!

Still Life drawing and painting classes on Tuesdays, May 14, 21 and 28. Charcoal drawing in the mornings (9:30-12:30) and painting in the afternoons (1-4pm). All levels welcome. Small classes in a professional artist studio; please email diane@rappisiart.com for more information and to register.

Singing City Choir of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rollo Dilworth, Director

Rock Hall's Porch-Fest is designed to bring local musicians and neighborhoods together to celebrate and create a sense of community. We invite you to bring a chair and join us for these free outdoor mini concerts. Visit our facebook page for more information and to find the exact porch locations.