Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- April 2018
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April 2
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Pillow Art!
- Monday, | Monday, 11am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Turn your art into a pillow! We'll provide shams, stuffing, markers and you provide the inspiration.
All ages welcome.
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday, | 2pm
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at KCPL are free and open to all!
Our public performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more details on the library'...
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Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and guest Robert Redd
- Monday, | 7 pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night, hosted by our own Joe Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a kind s...
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April 5
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Ethics in Crisis: The Threat to the Government Ethics Program and the Path Forward
- Thursday, | 5pm
- Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College
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Washington College’s The Holstein Program in Ethics at Washington College will host Walter Shaub, former Director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics....
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WC-ALL Trip to the Museum of the American Revolution
- Thursday, | Bus leaves Redner's Parking Lot 8:15 am; returns 5:15 p
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Enjoy a 1 hr. guided tour with ample time afterwards for revisiting the 4 galleries on exhibit. See the original tent that Washington used during the Revolutionary War after viewing a 12 min. film tha...
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April 6
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Music Department Showcase: World Music
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Department of Music presents its annual Music Department Showcase, featuring chamber music, world music, and student soloists. The event is FREE and open to the public.
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Sweeney Todd Showcase Preview
- Friday, | 5:30pm
- Location: 210 High Street
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Stop by the theatre on First Friday in April for a teaser of our upcoming production of Sweeney Todd!
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Broadway by the River with Marti Gould Cummings
- Friday, | 8pm
- Location: 210 High Street
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Don't miss our second annual Broadway by the River Fundraiser event hosted by New York sensation Marti Gould Cummings!
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Historical Society of Kent County
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: Chestertown
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Marc Rubin Opens "Vicissitudes" on First Friday at The Artists's Gallery
- Friday, | First Friday, April 6, 2018, reception from 5-8 pm
- Location: 239 High Street
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On First Friday, April 6th, Marc Rubin will be the featured artist at The Artists' Gallery. Marc is a classical representational oil painter whose works articulate a timeless quality. In "...
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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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Art of Stewardship
- Friday, | 11am-4pm
- Location: 315 High St Suite 106
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Each April, Chestertown’s RiverArts celebrates the community’s long tradition of environmental conservation by hosting The Art of Stewardship Exhibition. Artists and poets are invited to s...
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MassoniArt presents - BEGINNINGS
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- Location: 203 High Street
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Opening Reception – April First Friday, April 6th, 5-8 pm
Open House – Saturday, April 7th, 11-3 pm
Closing Reception – May First Friday, May 4th, 5-8 pm
Collectors are welcome to...
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April 7
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Spring Splash!
- Saturday, | 11 am to 1 pm
- Location: Fountain Park - Downtown Chestertown
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Celebrate the re-activation of the Hebe fountain in Fountain Park as Main Street Chestertown, the Arts & Entertainment District, and Yerkes Construction present Spring Splash 2018. Moon bounce, f...
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Afternoon Delight Luncheon & Fashion Show
- Saturday, | 12 noon
- Location: Chester River Yacht & Country Club - 7738 Quaker Neck Rd - Chester River Yacht & Country Clu
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Luncheon & Fashion Show with a little shopping thrown in. $40 per person (reservations required in advance). Local vendors will be featured in the fashion show.Tickets may be purchased at Houston&...
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Kent School Believes Auction
- Saturday, | 7 - 10pm
- Location: Kent School, 6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown, MD 21620
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Kent School is hosting its annual auction Saturday, April 7, 2018, on the Kent School campus.
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Finding Your Readers: A Writer's Guide to Marketing
- Saturday, | Saturday, 11am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Wendy Eckel and Stephanie Fowler return for the third part of our series for writers to provide dual perspectives on what many people find to be the most challenging aspect of being a published author...
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April 8
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Breaking Bread
- Sunday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Hope Fellowship Church - 892 Washington Avenue
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Community Potluck Dinner & Games
A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon; hanging out with friend and making new ones.
Bring your favorite dish to share
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Casey Time
- Sunday, | 1 - 3pm
- Location: Throughout campus
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This year, the SGA secretary of service will be partnering with the SGA secretary of environment, in addition to buildings and grounds, to plant clover to cultivate bee pollination, arrange plants in ...
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April 9
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday,
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at Kent County Public Library are free and open to all!
Our Public Performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more detail...
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Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and guest David Sacks
- Monday, | 7 pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night, hosted by our own Joe ,Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a kind ...
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Artist Talk: Bart O'Reilly
- Monday, | 4pm
- Location: Larrabee Studio Art Center - 100 Gibson Avenue, Chestertown MD, 21620
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Bart O’Reilly, currently a Studio Art instructor in drawing and painting, will present a public talk about his work and artistic practice followed by an opening reception for his exhibit ‘...
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April 10
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Literary House Series: Mary Wood Fellow Craft Talk
- Tuesday, | 4:30 pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Please join us for an afternoon focused on the craft of fiction and the power of narrative. Amber Dermont, the 2018 Mary Wood Fellow, will lead this afternoon talk. Please check the Literary Hou...
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April 11
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Literary House Series: Mary Wood Fellow Reading
- Wednesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Amber Dermont is the author of the novel, The Starboard Sea, and the short story collection, Damage Control. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, Dermont received her PhD in literature and c...
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Empty Bowls 2018
- Wednesday, | 5pm
- Location: 105 N. Mill St.
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To benefit the Kent County Food Pantry. RiverArts along with the Kent County Arts Council will be serving up hot soup and bread at the 8th Annual Empty Bowls event, to be held at First United Methodis...
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Happiness Hour: Paper Flowers
- Wednesday, | Wednesday, 6pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity!
Featured project: Paper Flowers
Swap ideas, give encouragement, and leave a little happier than you arrived.
Plea...
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Film Screening: Charlie and I Am Ayotzinapa
- Wednesday, | 6pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge - Hodson Hall, Washington College
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Join us for a film screening of these two films by cinematographer Kadri Koop. A discussion will follow.
This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Department of Modern Language, t...
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April 12
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Chester River Chorale Presents "Leaves of Bluegrass"
- Thursday, | 7:30pm Thursday and Friday April 12 and April 13
- This event runs April 12 to April 13
- Location: Chestertown Baptist Church, 401 Morgnec Road
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“Leaves of Bluegrass,” the Chester River Chorale’s 19th annual spring concert, salutes American poets like Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes and presents the Eastern Shore premier of ...
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April 13
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Employment Workshop for Our Youth
- Friday, | 9:30am - 1pm
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.This workshi - Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen St.This workshi
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This workshop is designed to assist youth, ages 16 - 24, complete job applications, create resumes, develop interview strategies and dress for success. Pizza will be served.
Contact Carol Niemand,...
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church Concert Series
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Emmanuel Church on the Fountain Square,
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Parker Ramsey is making his first appearance on the concert series. Currently, he is studying at Oberlin Conservatory. Prior to his arrival at Oberlin, he served as Organ Scholar at King's Colleg...
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Kent Center Benefit Dinner for Developmental Disabilities Awareness
- Friday, | 5:30pm
- Location: 215 Scheeler Road
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Join us for the second annual benefit dinner to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the Kent Center. This year, we're so pleased to feature local culinary experts Kevin McKin...
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Washington College Dance Club Concert
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue
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Join us for Dance Club's annual Spring Dance Concert on Friday, April 13th at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 14th at 2:00pm in Decker Theater! The show will consist of student choreographed pieces th...
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April 14
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Resonance: Formerly Kent Chamber Music
- Saturday, | 4pm
- Location: Emmanuel Church
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Community Day
- Saturday, | 12 - 4pm
- Location: College Avenue and Calvert Street
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A family-friendly event and block-party that features food, art, crafts, musical performances, children’s activities, college and local organization’s booths on April 14th from noon to 4PM...
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Tom Principato Blues Band
- Saturday, | 8 pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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It’s his guitar prowess that merits attention. Principato effortlessly shifts tones… He’s an excellent note bender and a concise, gritty player with an experienced ear for building ...
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Food Lore: From Muskrat & Scrapple to Oreos & Twinkies
- Saturday, | Saturday, 10am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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They say you are what you eat, but there's more to the story than that!
Multi-talented author and historian Ed Okonowicz puts on his metaphorical chef's hat for a presentation that serves...
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Washington College Dance Club Concert
- Saturday, | 2pm
- Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue
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Join us for Dance Club's annual Spring Dance Concert on Friday, April 13th at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 14th at 2:00pm in Decker Theatre!
The show will consist of student choreographed pieces ...
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April 16
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Free Popcorn! (And a Movie)
- Monday,
- Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Monday Movies at KCPL are free and open to all!
Our public performance license for films restricts us from advertising the name of the movie here, but you can find more details on the library'...
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Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and guest Nate Grower
- Monday, | 7pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night, hosted by our own Joe Holt at the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a kind s...
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Tom Polen: George Washington Leaderships Series Speaker
- Monday, | 5pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Washington College
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The Geroge Washington Leadership Series and President Kurt M. Landgraf present a symposium with Tom Polen, the President of leading global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company.
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April 17
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2018 Senior Reading
- Tuesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, Washington College
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Come hear graduating senior writers read from their original pieces. The Literary House will also announce the winners of the Literary House Genre Fiction Prize, the William W. Warner Prize for Creati...
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It's (not) Who We Are: Clean Energy, Community Identity and our Changing Landscapes
- Tuesday, | 6:30pm
- Location: Litrenta Lecture Hall, Toll Science Center, Washington College - 300 Washington Ave.
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How do you view clean energy development? Why do some people enjoy seeing wind and solar, and others say it just doesn’t “fit” with the community? Through stories and case studies, e...
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April 18
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Differing, Drawn. A Talk by Darby English, University of Chicago
- Wednesday, | 4:30pm
- Location: Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown MD
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Prof. English will speak on William Pope.L’s “Skin Set” drawings, which explore the absurdities of racialized language in American society with biting humor and barely-concealed skep...
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April 19
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Friends of the Kent County Public Library Semi-Annual Book Sale
- Thursday,
- This event runs April 19 to April 22
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street
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Join us for our semi-annual sale of books, audio books, music, DVDs, and more! Most items $2 or less.
Become a friend ($10 one person, $20 per family) and join us for our Members' Preview Nigh...
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Washington College Jazz Combo
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Washington College Department of Music presents a concert by the WC Jazz Combo, directed by Dr. Ken Schweitzer. The jazz combo features students Michael DeMaio (alto sax), Kevin Jin (tenor/soprano...
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Kohl Gallery Opening Reception: The Breadth Between
- Thursday, | 4pm
- Location: Kohl Gallery - Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue - Kohl Gallery
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Join the Art + Art History Department and their graduates from the Class of 2018 for an Opening Reception.
This event is free and open to the public.
The gallery exhibit will run Wednesday - Fri...
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Kohl Gallery Exhibit: The Breadth Between
- Thursday,
- This event runs April 19 to May 11
- Location: Kohl Gallery - Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue
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The Breadth Between: WC Art Students Present Their Senior Capstone Projects in an Exhibition Opening April 19 at Kohl Gallery
CHESTERTOWN, MD—The Kohl Gallery is pleased to announce the Senio...
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KCMS presents "The Lion King, Jr."
- Thursday, | 7pm
- This event runs April 19 to April 20
- Location: KCMS - KCMS, 402 East Campus Ave
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Thursday 4/19
Friday 4/20
7:00 PM
General Admission- $6
KCMS Students with ID- $3
Children 5 yrs. and under- FREE
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Cars on High Season Opener
- Thursday, | 6 to 8 pm
- Location: 300 block of High Street - Downtown by Fountain Park
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Classic, exotic, antique and customized cars are on display in the 300 block of High Street. Come admire the rides and chat with the proud owners. This season opener features music by the popular High...
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April 20
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WC-ALL Learn at Lunch with Dr. Robert & Ms. Mike Abel
- Friday, | Buffet lunch at 12 noon
- Location: Washington College - Hynson Lounge located in Hodson Hall
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In "Lifting the Curtain Over the Occupation in the Holy Land", the Abels will discuss the mounting struggles to resolve the goals of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. As a Jewish-American...
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April 21
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Lydia Artymiw, Pianist
- Saturday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Decker Theatre
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As part of its 2017-2018 Premier Artists lineup, The Concert Series presents Lydia Artymiw, pianist. During her distinguished career, she has performed with over one hundred twenty orchestras world-wi...
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Taste of Rock Hall
- Saturday, | 7 - 10pm
- Location: Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company on Route 20
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"Taste of Rock Hall" is the "kick-off" for Rock Hall Restaurant Week from April 22 - 28. Sample a variety of specialties from Rock Hall restaurants, while supporting the Rock Hall...
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Washington College Piano Festival
- Saturday, | all day
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts
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The Washington College Piano Festival invites participants of all ages to further develop their talents in an immersive educational experience. Students will have the opportunity to attend workshops, ...
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Dena DeRose Trio
- Saturday, | 8 pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us at the Mainstay for the sonorously swinging sounds of the Dena DeRose Trio. Tickets are $17 online advance and $20 phone reservations/door.
It’s no small accomplishment to be though...
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Chestertown 8th Annual Earth Day Festival
- Saturday, | 9am to 1pm
- Location: Earth Day Festival - Memorial Row - Earth Day Festival - Memorial Row - Earth Day Festival - Memoria
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Chestertown Celebrates Earth Day with Festival & Electric Vehicle Display Saturday, April 21 at the 8th Annual Earth Day Festival in Downtown Chestertown's Memorial Plaza from 9 am to 1 pm. T...
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April 22
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Wine Seminar Series - Session IV: The Art & Science of Blending Wines
- Sunday, | 2 - 4pm
- Location: 12441 Vansants Corner Road, Kennedyville
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Work side by side with the winemaker, Catrina, to explore the value of blending wines. See the process we use to blend wines, and sample some of Crow’s future wines. This is limited to 15 peop...
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Restaurant Week
- Sunday,
- This event runs April 22 to April 28
- Location: Rock Hall restaurants
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Rock Hall restaurants will be offering a variety of specials - which will be advertised - throughout the week.
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Julian Brezon's Deep Light Ensemble
- Sunday, | 4 pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Welcome to Peabody at The Mainstay! This new concert series presents some of the most exciting young musicians attending the Peabody Conservatory and is sponsored by the Hedgelawn Foundation. This a...
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WACappella Benefit Concert
- Sunday, | 4pm
- Location: Emmanuel Church - Across from the Fountain Park on Cross Street
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This is a return performance by WACappella, the student-led a cappella ensemble from Washington College. These talented performers will present a vocal concert, the proceeds from which will support th...
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April 23
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Student Honors Recital, Music Department
- Monday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Department of Music presents the Student Honors Recital. Student soloist and chamber ensembles are selected for this concert via competitive audition. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and guest Karen Somerville
- Monday, | 7pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Join us for another Mainstay Monday! These eclectic evenings happen every Monday night, hosted by our own Joe Holtat the piano, partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a kind sh...
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April 25
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Everything Is Made Up and the Law Doesn't Matter: The Strange Life of Intellectual Property Speaker: Dr. Mel Stanfill, University of Central Flor
- Wednesday, | 4:30 - 5:30pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Washington College
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This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Communications and Media Studies Department.
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League of Women Voters of Kent County Annual Meeting
- Wednesday, | 12:00 Noon
- Location: Emanuel Church Parish Hall - 101 Cross Street
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The League of Women Voters of Kent County will host a lecture by David Shreve, Ph.D., during their 42nd Annual Meeting on April 25th. Shreve’s talk “Insights on the New Tax Law (How it wi...
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April 26
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Washington College Jazz Ensemble
- Thursday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Department of Music presents the Jazz Ensemble led by John Thomas. This event is FREE and open to the public.
For more information: washcoll.edu/music...
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Paint the Town 2018
- Thursday,
- This event runs April 26 to April 29
- Location: 315 High Street, Suite 106
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Over fifty artists from all over the east coast will arrive in Chestertown for four days of plein air painting/drawing of the historic streetscapes, colorful Farmers Market, beautiful Chester River, a...
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State of the Chester
- Thursday, | 5:15pm
- Location: Hynson Lounge, Washington College
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Join ShoreRivers for our annual State of the Chester report card release event! The event will begin with refreshments, open bar, and free oysters at 5:15 p.m. in the Hynson Lounge. The presentation a...
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April 27
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2nd Annual KART Klassic Golf Tournament
- Friday, | 1pm
- Location: Back Creek Golf Club
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Now in its 2nd year, the KART Klassic Golf Tournament supports Kent Association of Riding Therapy, a non-profit dedicated to providing therapeutic riding to children and adults with special needs. Com...
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Sweeney Todd (Opening Weekend)
- Friday, | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm.
- This event runs April 27 to April 29
- Location: 210 High Street
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High & Wides Album Release Concert
- Friday, | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street
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Local favorites, The High & Wides, celebrate the release of their debut album, Lifted!
$20 includes concert, CD and beverages is. Seating is limited. For tickets: ,https://thehighandwides.bandcam...
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Candy Bar Bingo-Youth Night
- Friday, | 6:30pm
- Location: In His Arms - 12461 Augustine Herman Hwy
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Please join us for our youth night! Fun for all ages. Enjoy some bingo with candy bar prizes! Bring a friend we love new faces!!
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April 28
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Meet & Greet: Erik Lane
- Saturday, | Noon-2pm
- Location: 357 High St., Chestertown
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The Democratic Club of Kent County is pleased to announce a special Meet & Greet session for Erik Lane, candidate for Congress in Maryland’s First District. Mr. Lane describes himself as a ...
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Ben Price and Cliff City
- Saturday, | 8pm
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street
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Cliff City is a newly formed band of friends that practice locally in Kent County. Their music is a mix of Indie Folk and Pop. Band members are Gabriel Warner on bass, Nick Basham on drums, Alex Spry...
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World Tai Chi Day 2018
- Saturday, | 10am
- Location: Wilmer Park - 413 S. Cross Street
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Join us as people from over 70 nations participate in this worldwide event. Learn basic Tai Chi movements, watch demos and learn about Tai Chi in Chestertown....
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April 29
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Annual Draw For Sight Bicycle Ride
- Sunday, | 7am
- Location: Starts at Bettertown Fire Hall
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36 or 60 mile bicycle ride. You draw cards at various stops. The ride starts at Betterton Fire Hall and goes through Historic Chestertown and through the beautiful countryside in Kent County. Prize...
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Kent County Poetry Festival
- Sunday, | 5:30 - 7pm
- Location: The Bookplate - 112 S. Cross Street
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Join host Bob Ortiz and local "Poet in Residence" Robert Earl Price at Tom Martin's THE BOOKPLATE for our 11th annual Kent County Poetry Festival. Read, listen, share. #artheals...
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April 30
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Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and Guest Cody Leavel
- Monday, | 7pm
- 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 ownJoe Holt at the piano partnering with a special guest. Each week is a unique, one of a ki...
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