Nov '19 Dec '19 Jan '20 Feb '20 Mar '20 Apr '20 May '20 Jun '20 Jul '20 Aug '20 Sep '20 Oct '20 All Events Arts and Entertainment All Chestertown Rock Hall Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- October 2019 Login to create a new event. October 1 MassoniArt presents TREES Tuesday, October 1, 2019 This event runs September 6 to October 13 Location: MassoniArt - MassoniArt, 203 High Street Featuring work by Vicco von Voss ,Grace Mitchell, Simma Liebman, Patrick Henry, Joe Dickey, Paula Shalan, Eve Stockton, Katherine Cox, Heidi Fowler, Linda Richards, Stuart Cawley, Mark Gardner, Takas... More information October 3 Bennett Umhau, Baritone Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 7:30 pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - 300 Washington Avenue Bennett Umhau has taught and performed across the United States and Europe. As an advocate for all styles of singing, Bennett is a National Association of Teachers member, and holds a Level II certif... More information October 4 October First Friday Friday, October 4, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Chestertown - Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, & Cannon Street First Friday is a free event sponsored by Chestertown's downtown merchants, community organizations, and art galleries along Park Row, High Street, Cross Street, and Cannon Street. This event is ... More information ShoreRivers Open House with Kevin Kelmartin Friday, October 4, 2019 | 4:00-6:00pm Location: Chestertown Marina - 207 South Water Street, Unit B Join ShoreRivers for an open house with light refreshments! Kevin Kelmartin will be signing his beautiful Chesapeake prints which can be found online or at The Finishing Touch. He's generousl... More information RiverArts 20th Annual Studio Tour Opening Reception Friday, October 4, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street, Suite 106 The RiverArts Main and Studio Galleries will be filled with work representing the 50 + artists on the 20th Annual Studio Tour, which runs two weekends, October 19 & 20, and October 26 & 27. P... More information Chestertown HP Festival Friday, October 4, 2019 | October 4th and 5th This event runs October 4 to October 5 Location: Downtown - Chestertown The 2019 Chestertown HP Festival’s Wizarding Weekend invites fans of all ages to convene and enjoy the historic river town’s local arts and activities. Beginning on First Friday, October 4... More information October 5 Historic House Tour Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Bordley History Center Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of historic houses and buildings in Chestertown. Historic houses will be open to visitors. More information Historic House Tour Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Bordley History Center - 301 High Street Come spend the day in beautiful, Historic Chestertown! The doors to a selection of Historic District Homes will be open to you for the 49th Annual Historic House Tour. This year's tour focuses ... More information Radiant Echo Community Demonstration Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 7:30 PM Location: Lawn outside Joseph H. McLain Atrium - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue Join us for the public demonstration of Radiant Echo, an innovative art installation, designed by Glenn Shrum of Flux Studio of Baltimore Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show! Refr... More information October 11 Let’s Read! Books written by African American Authors Friday, October 11, 2019 | 7pm Location: Sumner Hall - 206 South Queen Street Come celebrate National Book Month at Sumner Hall! Explore our new Resource Library for children and teens! Enjoy refreshments as we chat about the books. Come dressed as your favorite book characte... More information 301 Devil's Playground Friday, October 11, 2019 | 7 - 12am This event runs October 11 to November 2 Location: 13335 Alexander Rd. Galena, Md 21635 301 Devil's Playground is Maryland newest Haunted Attraction!! It has 2 Terrifying haunts that include The House of Hell , The Barn of Torture ,and come see our all new 3D Phobia.A 3d black light... More information Save the Date for the Saint Martin's Ministries Fall Gala Friday, October 11, 2019 Location: Little Neck Farm Annual Fall Gala to benefit Saint Martin's Ministries More information October 12 Mamie Minch Trio FallFest Headliner Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 8 pm Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main Street Close out Rock Hall FallFest at The Mainstay with Mamie Minch and her Trio! $18 online and $22 door/phone. Mamie Minch is one of the youngest old-school blues guitarists and singers you've... More information October 16 Moral Expertise: Confucian Philosophers on Deference and Deliberative Autonomy Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 6:30 PM Location: Hynson Lounge, Hodson Hall - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue Princeton and San Francisco State Philosopher Justin Tiwald Leads talk sponsored by the Holstein Program in Ethics. Please see the event URL for more details.... More information Water Security From Conflict to Cooperation Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 5:30 PM Location: Litrenta Hall, John S. Toll Science Center - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue The Goldstein Program in Public Affairs Young Alumni Program is pleased to welcome Ambika Vishwanath ’05, Co-Founder and Director of Kubernein Initiative, to discuss water security and foreign p... More information October 17 Literary House Series: Eric Reads the News: Humor in Current Events Nonfiction—A Talk by Eric Thomas Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 4:30 Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House - Rose O'Neill Literary House R. Eric Thomas is a playwright and the host of The Moth in Philadelphia and D.C. He is also a Senior Staff Writer for Elle.com where he writes a daily column. He won the 2016 Barrymore Award for Best ... More information Big Fish, a stage reading Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 7:30 pm This event runs October 17 to October 18 Location: Washington College, Hotchkiss Recital Hall - 300 Washington Avenue Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and t... More information October 18 Movie Night At The Garfield Presents: Night of the Living Dead Friday, October 18, 2019 | 7PM Location: The Garfield Center - 210 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620 A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a bloodthirsty, flesh-eating breed of monsters who are ravaging the East Coast of the United States.... More information October 19 Yoga & Wine Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Crow Wine Cellars - Crow Wine Cellars Join us at Crow Wine Cellars for a scary good time as we celebrate Halloween a little early with Yoga and a wine tasting/Halloween candy pairing. We’ll learn how to properly taste, sample 4 wine... More information RiverArts Studio Tour Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 10 am - 5 pm This event runs October 19 to October 20 Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street, Suite 106 Ever wonder what an artist’s studio really looks like? Chestertown RiverArts Annual Studio Tour allows the visitor a chance to take a sneak peak inside Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties creat... More information Hendrik Meurkens Quartet Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 8 p.m. Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N Main Street $30 online, $35 door/phone. Supported by The Chuck Redd Fund World renowned Harmonica and vibraphone virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens brings his jazz quartet to The Mainstay.... More information MSG Acoustic Blues Trio The Piedmont Blues Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 7pm Location: Sumner Hall - 206 South Queen Street The second band to bless the Sumner stage in this year's series is the MSG Acoustic Blues Trio which will be their second time performing at Sumner Hall. They are influenced by the likes of Arc... More information October 20 Duo Sorolla Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 4 p.m. Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street The Hedgelawn Classical Series at at The Mainstay presents Duo Sorolla, with cellist Ismar Gomes and pianist Wan-Chi Su. All tickets $15. After meeting in graduate school at the Peabody Conservatory,... More information October 21 Mainstay Monday with Joe Holt and Zach Lambert Monday, October 21, 2019 | 7. p.m. 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. Our featured guest tonight is Za... More information October 24 Flute Duo with Piano Thursday, October 24, 2019 | 7:30 pm Location: Hotchkiss Recital Hall - 300 Washington Avenue Dr. Lori Kesner is an award-winning musician and scholar, enjoying a distinguished and active career as both a performing flutist and world music lecturer. Dr. Kesner is Lecturer in Music in Flute at ... More information October 25 Pumpkin Explosions! Friday, October 25, 2019 | 4:00 PM Location: McLain Atrium, John S. Toll Science Center - 300 Washington Avenue This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Washington College ACS (American Chemical Society). More information October 26 The Music of Hoagy Carmichael Saturday, October 26, 2019 | 8 p.m. Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street Vocalist Sue Matthews and pianist Robert Redd pay tribute to the music of Hoagy Carmichael, the composer of such standards as “Stardust” and “Lazy River” in another installment... More information Fall Hayride Tour & Tasting Saturday, October 26, 2019 | 3:30pm-6:30pm Location: Crow Vineyard & Winery - 12441 Vansants Corner Rd. Kennedyville, MD 21645 Join us in celebrating Fall with a glass of sparkling wine, hayride tour of the vineyard and a tasting of our award-winning wines. A tour of the winery follows the tasting, and a bonfire will be waiti... More information RiverArts Studio Tour Saturday, October 26, 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm This event runs October 26 to October 27 Location: Chestertown RiverArts - - 315 High Street, Suite 106 Ever wonder what an artist’s studio really looks like? Chestertown RiverArts Annual Studio Tour allows the visitor a chance to take a sneak peak inside Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties creat... More information Soup & Sip! Crab Soup Competition & Wine Tasting Saturday, October 26, 2019 | Noon - 3 PM Location: The Kitchen at the Imperial - 208 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 You be the judge of Kent County's best crab soup! Bring $ bills to vote at each booth. $25 includes a wine glass and raffle ticket. All proceeds benefit Kent County Public Schools Summer T... More information MassoniArt presents Marc Castelli Annual Exhibit Saturday, October 26, 2019 This event runs October 26 to November 30 Location: MassoniArt - MassoniArt, 203 High Street Marc Castelli | King’s Tide October 25 – November 30, 2019 Collectors Reception Friday, October 25, 6-7:30pm Sultana Downrigging 2019 – Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival Weeke... More information Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s Charity Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 26, 2019 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Emmanuel Church - Cross St. The event includes all-you-can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juices, and coffee for only $5.00. 100% of funds raised will be donated to charity. The proceeds from the event will be split betwee... More information October 27 Harvest Pot Luck Celebration Sunday, October 27, 2019 | 3pm - 6pm Location: Crow Vineyard & Winery - 12441 Vansants Corner Road Come celebrate the harvest season with us and tour the winery with owners, Roy and Judy Crow and winemaker, Michael Zollo. This is a pot luck afternoon with the Crows providing their grass fed Angus b... More information RESONANCE: Formerly Kent Chamber Music Sunday, October 27, 2019 | 3pm Location: St Paul’s Church 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd The Piazzolla Trio brings the passion of tango-inspired music to the Resonance Series season opener. The trio’s members, Elaine Kwon, piano; Gjilberta Lucaj, cello; and Anat Malkin Almani, violi... More information Louisiana Shrimp Boil and Fais Do-Do Sunday, October 27, 2019 | 1pm Location: Silver Hill Farm - 25050 Learman Rd. Return to Silver Hill Farm for another fabulous party! Shrimp Plus by Germaine’s! Paella & Wine by Casa Carmen! Beer and Soft Drinks from Lewes Market and live music by Philip Dutton & ... More information October 28 Mainstay Monday with The Jazz Cats Monday, October 28, 2019 | 7 p.m. 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. Tonight's featured guests are Chuck Redd (vibes), Amy Shook... More information Mainstay Monday Jazz Cats Monday, October 28, 2019 | 7 p.m. Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street Mainstay Monday Jazz Cats Tonight's featured guests joining pianist Joe Holt are Chuck Redd - vibes, Amy Shook - upright bass, and Frank Russo - drums. Earlier this year, Joe was given the op... More information October 29 Ward 2 Candidates Forum Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Location: Chestertown Town Hall - 118 North Cross St. The League of Women Voters of Kent County will sponsor a forum for the candidates for Town Council in Ward 2, Mr. Tom Herz and Ms. Linda Kuiper. The candidates will have and opportunity to answer pr... More information October 30 Out of the Box: Modern Board Games for Adults & Teens Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm Location: The Wave Room, 408 High Street Strategy! Hilarity! Meeples! Find all this and more at a casual evening of board games for adults and teens. If Monopoly and Scrabble are what come to mind when you think about board games, this p... More information Coffee, Frogs and Workers: Conservation in the Anthropocene Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 4:30 PM Location: Litrenta Hall, John S. Toll Science Center - Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue Phi Beta Kappa, Theta of Maryland, is happy to host Dr. Paul Robbins, a world leader in addressing rapid global environmental change. Part of the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars Program, Robbins i... More information
