Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- December 2018
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December 1
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Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol (Opening Weekend)
- Saturday, | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm.
- This event runs November 30 to December 9
- Location: 210 High Street
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Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim!
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Dancescape
- Saturday, | 2:00 PM
- Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue
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This year’s concert features a wide range of choreography from students, faculty, and guest artists. Guest artists include Andrew Matte from First State Ballet Theatre and Broadway alum Benjamin...
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Regular Museum Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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Enter the richness of a culture often missed, and have a slice of history at Sumner Hall within the context of other kinds of Chestertown feasting.
Offer a bit of balance to your children during th...
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6th Annual Toy Train & Model Railroad Exhibit
- Saturday, | Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Kent County Public Library hosts its 6th Annual Toy Train & Model Railroad Exhibit, featuring tinplate trains from the 1920s & 1930s and magnificent operating layouts in O and Standard Gauge. ...
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Santa Arrives and Crab Basket Christmas Tree Lighting
- Saturday, | 6:00 - Santa Arrives by Boat
- Location: Town of Rock Hall - The bulkhead for Santa's arrival, then Main St. for tree lighting
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Christmas festivities kick off for Rock Hall with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat at the bulkhead at 6:00 PM, The Community Band will be on-hand to entertain - both at the bulkhead awaiti...
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An Evening With Tom Anthony
- Saturday, | 8:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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$15 online $18 door/phone
Come join us at The Mainstay for an evening honoring one of the Eastern Shore’s musical treasures, Tom Anthony. Tom’s career is deep and storied, and he&rsqu...
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December 2
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Massey Open Hangar Party & Fly-In
- Sunday, | 11am - 3pm
- Location: Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD 21650
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Sunday Dec 2nd (RAIN or SHINE), 11am - 3pm - Open Hangar Party & Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome, General Public Invited; Free Admission, Family Friendly. Tour the Massey Air Museum, DC-3 & hangars...
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December 3
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Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and the Washington College Jazz Combo
- Monday, | 7:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night and are hosted by our own Joe Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a...
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December 5
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Happiness Hour: How to Make a Tiny Book!
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 6 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Registration required.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity!
Featured Project: Make a Tiny Book!
This beginner’s class will teach you the basics ...
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December 6
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Washington College Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Decker Theatre
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The Department of Music presents the Washington College Symphonic Band (Keith Wharton, Director) and Jazz Ensemble (John Thomas, Director).
This event is FREE and open to the public....
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December 7
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Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol
- Friday, | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm.
- This event runs December 7 to December 9
- Location: 210 High Street
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Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim!
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Wassail Party
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: 301 High Street
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Join the Historical Society as we celebrate the holiday season in historic fashion with our annual Wassail Party!
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Annual Artisan Sale at The Artists' Gallery
- Friday, | First Friday Reception, December 7, 2018, 5-8 pm
- Location: 239 High Street
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On First Friday, December 7th, The Artists' Gallery will feature a wide variety of handcrafted, creative work from their collection of artists from the Eastern Shore and beyond in their Annual Ar...
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Chestertown First Friday
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: Chestertown Historic District
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Join us for our monthly progressive open house! Our businesses keep their doors open later so you can enjoy gallery exhibits, unique shopping, special performances, kids' activities and a variety...
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Washington College Vocal Studio Recital
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Department of Music will present a Vocal Recital featuring students from the studios of Carolene Winter and Bennett Umhau.
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WACappella
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on December 7 at 7:30 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert....
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Dickens of a Christmas
- Friday, | Friday at 5 p.m. through Sunday at 4 p.m.
- This event runs December 7 to December 9
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - Chestertown Historic District
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Historic Chestertown transforms itself into Victorian-era London and celebrates Charles Dickens and his famous novella, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy carriage rides, family entertainment, street theater, h...
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First Friday in Chestertown
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: Chestertown A&E District
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We love a good celebration. The start of a new month is a fantastic excuse to get out and enjoy new art, wonderful shopping, little sips of wine here and there, and dinner out. First Friday is a free ...
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Festival of Trees-Dickens of a Christmas Weekend
- Friday, | 5-7pm Friday, 10-5pm Sat., 11-3pm Sun.
- This event runs December 7 to December 9
- Location: 1st Um Church, 105 N. Mill St.
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This is a community event that allows the community for all ages to visit a display of trees decorated by businesses, organizations as well as families. This is our way of saying thank you to the comm...
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Festive Fridays in Chestertown
- Friday, | 5-8 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High St., Cross St., and Cannon St. - Downtown Chestertown - Park R
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Join your local independent Chestertown shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants along Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, and Cannon Street for a night out on the town.
On December 7th we'...
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Festival of Trees
- Friday, | 5-7pm Friday, 10-5pm Sat., 11-3pm Sun.
- Location: 1st Um Church, 105 N. Mill St.
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This is a community event that allows the community for all ages to visit a display of trees decorated by businesses, organizations as well as families. This is our way of saying thank you to the comm...
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Annual Holiday Show Opening Reception
- Friday, | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street, Suite 106
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The Annual RiverArts Holiday Show features gifts for every pocketbook – from stocking stuffers to hostess gifts, home decor to a child’s sweater....
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December 8
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WACappella
- Saturday, | 2pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on December 8 at 2:00 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert....
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WACappella
- Saturday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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WACappella is Washington College’s Student A cappella group. They will be performing on December 8 at 7:30 pm in Hotchkiss Recital Hall. This is a free concert....
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Dickens of a Christmas
- Saturday, | 10 a.m. to
- This event runs December 8 to December 9
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - High, Cross, Cannon streets
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Beginning Friday evening, historic Chestertown transforms itself into Victorian-era London and celebrates Charles Dickens and his famous novella, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy carriage rides, family entert...
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Regular Museum Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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'Tis the season for.......a visit to a small, local history museum!
If "Christmas crazy" hits you or your family members, bring all of them into Sumner Hall for a visit. It's a...
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Daryl Davis Offers Boogie Woogie & a Message
- Saturday, | 7 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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2nd in the African American Legacy & Heritage in Jazz, Blues & Gospel concert series produced by Tom McHugh, Daryl Davis will be onstage. An educational component with a talkback following th...
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Scrooge Shares His Wealth
- Saturday,
- Location: spa angels boutique and spa - 306 Park Row
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Scrooge will be at Spa Angels on Saturday December 8 for our Dickens Of A Christmas - Chestertown, MD Good Ole’ Ebenezer has decided to share the wealth by handing out chocolate coins‼ï¸...
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December 9
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Run Like the Dickens 5K
- Sunday, | 8:00 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - Start at intersection of Cross and High Streets
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As part of Chestertown's Dickens of a Christmas weekend, this fun race takes runners through charming, historic downtown Chestertown including the beautiful Chester Cemetery and Wilmer Park. Th...
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Harp and Soul- Meredith Hadaway and Friends
- Sunday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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$15 online and $18 at the door/by phone
Celebrate the Songs for the Season with the lovely and lively traditional songs, dance tunes & carols from the British Isles, Celtic lands & beyond. ...
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December 10
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Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and guest Brad Chaires
- Monday, | 7:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night and are hosted by our own Joe Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a...
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December 12
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An Evening with Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
- Wednesday, | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: The Garfield Center for the Arts - 210 High Street
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Lisa Damour, Ph.D. writes the monthly Adolescence column for the New York Times, serves as a regular contributor to CBS News, maintains a private psychotherapy practice, consults and speaks internatio...
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Gingerbread Houses in Rock Hall
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 3 pm
- Location: 5585 Main Street
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Looking for some fun family time to get ready for the holidays? Why not build a gingerbread house and fill your home with sugar plums and gumdrops.
Sign Up to register...
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Gingerbread Houses in Chestertown
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 5:30 pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Looking for some fun family time to get ready for the holidays? Why not build a gingerbread house and fill your home with sugar plums and gumdrops....
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December 13
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WC-ALL Holiday Tour of Historic Odessa, DE
- Thursday, | Bus leaves Redners' parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and depart
- Location: Historic Odessa, DE
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See some of the finest examples of 18th and 19th century architecture in DE while touring 3 festively decorated homes with the Odessa Historic Foundation. Period rooms are filled with antiques and Ame...
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December 14
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Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol (Closing Weekend)
- Friday, | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm.
- This event runs December 14 to December 16
- Location: 210 High Street
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Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim!
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Festive Fridays in Chestertown
- Friday, | 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross St., and Cannon St.
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Join your local independent Chestertown shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants for a night out on the town.
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Festive Fridays In Chestertown
- Friday, | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Hight St., Park Row, Cross St., & Cannon St. - Downtown Chestertown
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Shop small this holiday season with your local neighbor merchants, artists, galleries, and restaurants here in downtown Chestertown.
We're staying open late every Friday in December to bring ...
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December 15
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Gather 'Round
- Saturday, | 3:30pm
- Location: 210 High Street
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Regular Museum Hours
- Saturday, | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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Last chance to visit Sumner Hall this year!
Make it a new holiday tradition!
Don't miss the Kwanzaa exhibit!
Children welcome!
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Gingerbread Houses in North County
- Saturday, | Saturday, 11 am
- Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena, MD
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Looking for some fun family time to get ready for the holidays? Why not build a gingerbread house and fill your home with sugar plums and gumdrops.
Sign Up to register...
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Its a Redd Christmas with Chuck and Robert Redd
- Saturday, | 8:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Chuck and Robert Redd will present "A Redd Christmas" for the first time at The Mainstay. Join the brothers and all of us here at the Mainstay for a jazz take on all of your favorite holiday...
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December 16
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Community Sing-Along -- Christmas Carols, Holiday Songs
- Sunday, | 3:00 PM
- Location: Fountain Park - Fountain Park, Chestertown - Fountain Park - Fountain Park, Chestertown
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Join your friends and neighbors in an old-fashioned community sing-along. Celebrate the spirit of the season singing Christmas carols and holiday songs. Please come!...
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Hedgelawn Classical Series Presents Amanda Dame, Flute
- Sunday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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The Hedgelawn Classical Series presents Peabody at The Mainstay featuring flautist Amanda Dame.
Peabody at The Mainstay presents some of the most exciting young musicians at the Peabody Conservator...
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A Winter's Eve: Free Band Concert by the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble
- Sunday, | 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 101 N. Cross St. (at High St.)
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The ESWE, the all-ages community concert band directed by Charles Thai and based in Chestertown, will present an hour-long program of holiday music, followed by refreshments in the parish hall.
Fou...
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December 17
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Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and guest Jeff Davis
- Monday, | 7:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night and are hosted by our own Joe Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a...
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December 21
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Festive Fridays in Chestertown
- Friday, | 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, and Cannon Street
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Join your local independent Chestertown shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants for a night out on the town.
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Festive Fridays In Chestertown
- Friday, | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Chestertown - High St., Park Row, Cross St., & Cannon St.
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Shop small with your local neighbor merchants, artists, galleries, and restaurants this holiday season.
Your downtown Chestertown merchants are staying open late this holiday season to bring you Fe...
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Holiday Plate Paint Night
- Friday, | 6-8pm
- Location: Kent Center - 215 Scheeler Road
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Looking for that perfect last minute gift in the form of a heartfelt keepsake? Look no further, join us at Kent Center for another fun-filled Paint Night hosted by Arthur Lee.
The price is $25 which...
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December 29
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Kwanzaa Celebration!
- Saturday, | 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
December 31
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Happy Noon Year's Eve!
- Monday, | Monday, 11 am to 12 pm
- Location: 408 High Street
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Can't quite make it to midnight? All are welcome to a Noon Year's Eve celebration!
We'll have snacks, drinks, a Polaroid photo booth, party hat making, noise makers and more as we do...
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New Year's Eve "Rock the Block" on Main Street
- Monday, | 6:45 PM
- Location: Main Street
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The Town of Rock Hall's Parks and Recreation Board is pleased to host a New Year's Eve celebration on Main Street to ring in 2019. The evening's festivities, to be held in a large, hea...
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New Years EVe Potluck at The Mainstay with Joe Holt at the Piano
- Monday, | 5:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Ring out 2018 at a Mainstay Potluck with the dynamic Joe Holt at the piano. Bring a dish to share with the group and fill up on good cheer and good food. The bar in the Byrd Room will be open and se...
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Kitty Knight New Year's Eve Bash
- Monday, | 8:00 pm
- Location: Kitty Knight - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
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Celebrate the legacy of the Kitty Knight legend and join us for a spectacular New Years Eve Bash including an open bar, buffet, dancing with Bill the DJ, champagne toast and VIP specials. Limited to 1...
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