Feb '19 Mar '19 Apr '19 May '19 Jun '19 Jul '19 Aug '19 Sep '19 Oct '19 Nov '19 Dec '19 Jan '20 All Events Arts and Entertainment All Chestertown Rock Hall Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- December 2018 Login to create a new event. December 1 Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol (Opening Weekend) Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm. This event runs November 30 to December 9 Location: 210 High Street Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim! More information Dancescape Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 2:00 PM Location: Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue 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... More information Regular Museum Hours Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street 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... More information 6th Annual Toy Train & Model Railroad Exhibit Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street 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. ... More information Santa Arrives and Crab Basket Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 6:00 - Santa Arrives by Boat Location: Town of Rock Hall - The bulkhead for Santa's arrival, then Main St. for tree lighting 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... More information An Evening With Tom Anthony Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 8:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street $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... More information December 2 Massey Open Hangar Party & Fly-In Sunday, December 2, 2018 | 11am - 3pm Location: Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD 21650 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... More information December 3 Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and the Washington College Jazz Combo Monday, December 3, 2018 | 7:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information December 5 Happiness Hour: How to Make a Tiny Book! Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | Wednesday, 6 pm Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street 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 ... More information December 6 Washington College Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 7:30pm Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Decker Theatre 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.... More information December 7 Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol Friday, December 7, 2018 | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm. This event runs December 7 to December 9 Location: 210 High Street Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim! More information Wassail Party Friday, December 7, 2018 | 4pm Location: 301 High Street Join the Historical Society as we celebrate the holiday season in historic fashion with our annual Wassail Party! More information Annual Artisan Sale at The Artists' Gallery Friday, December 7, 2018 | First Friday Reception, December 7, 2018, 5-8 pm Location: 239 High Street 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... More information Chestertown First Friday Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5 - 8pm Location: Chestertown Historic District 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... More information Washington College Vocal Studio Recital Friday, December 7, 2018 | 4pm Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall The Department of Music will present a Vocal Recital featuring students from the studios of Carolene Winter and Bennett Umhau. More information WACappella Friday, December 7, 2018 | 7:30pm Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall 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.... More information Dickens of a Christmas Friday, December 7, 2018 | 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 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... More information First Friday in Chestertown Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5 - 8pm Location: Chestertown A&E District 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 ... More information Festival of Trees-Dickens of a Christmas Weekend Friday, December 7, 2018 | 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. 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... More information Festive Fridays in Chestertown Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5-8 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High St., Cross St., and Cannon St. - Downtown Chestertown - Park R 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'... More information Festival of Trees Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5-7pm Friday, 10-5pm Sat., 11-3pm Sun. Location: 1st Um Church, 105 N. Mill St. 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... More information Annual Holiday Show Opening Reception Friday, December 7, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street, Suite 106 The Annual RiverArts Holiday Show features gifts for every pocketbook – from stocking stuffers to hostess gifts, home decor to a child’s sweater.... More information December 8 WACappella Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 2pm Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall 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.... More information WACappella Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 7:30pm Location: Gibson Center for the Arts - Gibson Center for the Arts, Hotchkiss Recital Hall 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.... More information Dickens of a Christmas Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 10 a.m. to This event runs December 8 to December 9 Location: Downtown Chestertown - High, Cross, Cannon streets 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... More information Regular Museum Hours Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street '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... More information Daryl Davis Offers Boogie Woogie & a Message Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 7 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street 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... More information Scrooge Shares His Wealth Saturday, December 8, 2018 Location: spa angels boutique and spa - 306 Park Row 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¸... More information December 9 Run Like the Dickens 5K Sunday, December 9, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Start at intersection of Cross and High Streets 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... More information Harp and Soul- Meredith Hadaway and Friends Sunday, December 9, 2018 | 4:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street $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. ... More information December 10 Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and guest Brad Chaires Monday, December 10, 2018 | 7:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information December 12 An Evening with Lisa Damour, Ph.D. Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: The Garfield Center for the Arts - 210 High Street 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... More information Gingerbread Houses in Rock Hall Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Wednesday, 3 pm Location: 5585 Main Street 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... More information Gingerbread Houses in Chestertown Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Wednesday, 5:30 pm Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street 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.... More information December 13 WC-ALL Holiday Tour of Historic Odessa, DE Thursday, December 13, 2018 | Bus leaves Redners' parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and depart Location: Historic Odessa, DE 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... More information December 14 Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol (Closing Weekend) Friday, December 14, 2018 | Friday and Saturday 8pm. Sunday 3pm. This event runs December 14 to December 16 Location: 210 High Street Director Bonnie Hill brings to the GCA stage the classic story of A Christmas Carol as presented from the perspective of Tiny Tim! More information Festive Fridays in Chestertown Friday, December 14, 2018 | 5 - 8 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross St., and Cannon St. Join your local independent Chestertown shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants for a night out on the town. More information Festive Fridays In Chestertown Friday, December 14, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Hight St., Park Row, Cross St., & Cannon St. - Downtown Chestertown 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 ... More information December 15 Gather 'Round Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 3:30pm Location: 210 High Street Christmas storytelling event! Hot chocolate, carols, Christmas joy. More information The High & Wides at the Garfield Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 8:00 PM Location: Garfield Center for the Arts - - - Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High Street, Chestertown - Garf These guys are the apostles of hillbilly boogie” — The Washington Post “From fiery barn burners to heartbroken ballads, this talented string quartet is celebrating the region&r... More information Regular Museum Hours Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street Last chance to visit Sumner Hall this year! Make it a new holiday tradition! Don't miss the Kwanzaa exhibit! Children welcome! More information Gingerbread Houses in North County Saturday, December 15, 2018 | Saturday, 11 am Location: 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena, MD 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... More information Its a Redd Christmas with Chuck and Robert Redd Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 8:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information December 16 Community Sing-Along -- Christmas Carols, Holiday Songs Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 3:00 PM Location: Fountain Park - Fountain Park, Chestertown - Fountain Park - Fountain Park, Chestertown 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!... More information Hedgelawn Classical Series Presents Amanda Dame, Flute Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 4:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information A Winter's Eve: Free Band Concert by the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 101 N. Cross St. (at High St.) 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... More information December 17 Mainstay Monday featuring Joe Holt and guest Jeff Davis Monday, December 17, 2018 | 7:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street - The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information December 21 Festive Fridays in Chestertown Friday, December 21, 2018 | 5 - 8 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, and Cannon Street Join your local independent Chestertown shops, galleries, studios, and restaurants for a night out on the town. More information Festive Fridays In Chestertown Friday, December 21, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - High St., Park Row, Cross St., & Cannon St. 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... More information December 29 Kwanzaa Celebration! Saturday, December 29, 2018 | 4:00 P.M. Location: Sumner Hall - 206 S. Queen Street KWANZAA!!! Family - Community - Culture - FREE! ALL ARE WELCOME! Music - Poetry - Dance - Food Prayers and Remembering Our Ancestors The History of Kwanzaa Reading of the 7 Principles Li... More information December 30 A Kitty Knight Champagne Brunch and Book Presentation Sunday, December 30, 2018 | 11:00 am Location: Kitty Knight House - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway Georgetown, MD 21930 - Kitty Knight House - 1402 A Kitty Night Champagne Brunch with author Paul Mast presenting his book "A Cratchit Family Christmas" with a special one man performance followed by book signing and dessert.... More information December 31 Happy Noon Year's Eve! Monday, December 31, 2018 | Monday, 11 am to 12 pm Location: 408 High Street 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... More information New Year's Eve "Rock the Block" on Main Street Monday, December 31, 2018 | 6:45 PM Location: Main Street 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... More information New Years EVe Potluck at The Mainstay with Joe Holt at the Piano Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street 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... More information Kitty Knight New Year's Eve Bash Monday, December 31, 2018 | 8:00 pm Location: Kitty Knight - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 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... More information