Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- October 2023
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October 1
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MassoniArt presents Grace Mitchell WATERSHED …a retrospective
- Sunday,
- This event runs September 21 to October 19
- Location: MassoniArt - High Street - 203 High Street
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September 21 – October 19, 2023
Open House – Saturday, September 23 – 10 am-5 pm
October First Friday Reception – October 6, 5-7 pm
A powerful look at Grace’s perspe...
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The Garfield presents The Addams Family
- Sunday,
- This event runs September 22 to October 8
- Location: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre - 210 High Street
October 4
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Walk Maryland Day 2023
- Wednesday, | 5:30-6:30pm
- Location: Stepne Station and Rails & Trails - 413 S Cross St
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Join us in recognition of the 9th Annual Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our official state exercise and is a call to action to promote awareness...
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Autumnal Crafts
- Wednesday, | 12:00 PM
- Location: Rock Hall Branch - 5746 N. Main Street, Rock Hall
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Welcome the season of Autumn with themed crafts and a warm drink in the cozy Rock Hall branch.
Space is limited, please register.
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Good morning HomePorts!
- Wednesday, | 930am
- Location: YMCA Kent County - 200 Scheeler Rd
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Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet in the lobby of the Kent County Family YMCA for free coffee, conversation and community!
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October 5
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Eat Like a Human 4-day Intensive
- Thursday, | 4 full days
- This event runs October 5 to October 9
- Location: Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor) - 236 Cannon Street - Eastern Shore Food Lab (2nd Floor of Modern Stone Age Kitchen)
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This 4-day, 8-class intensive workshop will teach you everything you need to know to nourish your family with the most nutrient dense and bioavailable foods from sourdough bread and fermented vegetabl...
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Edible Plants Foraging Expedition
- Thursday, | 9–11am
- Location: Washington College - 300 Washington Avenue
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Join Permaculture Educator Shane Brill on a foraging expedition starting at Washington College.
Shane, the Assistant Director of Eastern Shore Food Lab at the college, will teach participants best...
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WC Film Series/ The Motorcycle Diaries
- Thursday, | 7pm
- Location: Washington College - Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall
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Please join us for this month's feature in the WC Film Series, The Motorcycle Diaries (2004). Each month, we'll feature a film on the theme of self-discovery. Films will come from a var...
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In the Nest: Session 1
- Thursday, | 10:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you!
All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby throu...
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October 6
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Studio Tour Show Opening
- Friday, | 5-7pm
- Location: RiverArts Gallery - 315 High Street
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Get a sneak preview of the studio tour with our showcase of our nearly 60 studio tour artists! Celebrate this wonderful event with us and plan your route through the tour. On view through October....
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Joe Holt's "First Friday" with the Sholbertshires
- Friday, | 8:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
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Joe Holt, impresario and accompanist for The Mainstay’s First Friday programs excels in arranging programs that mostly tap his rich history of jazz associates. For his October 6th show, Joe welc...
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Autumn Colors Scavenger Hunt
- Friday, | 11:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
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Join us for a walk in nature exploring all of the colors of autumn.
We will be hunting for colors to fill our nature palettes and opening all of our senses to the beauty of the season....
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Opening: Adam Walls Sculptures in Downtown Chestertown
- Friday, | 5:00-7:00 pm
- Location: Gilchrest Trail - Cross St - Gilchrest Trail - Cross St
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Join us to celebrate the installation of two new works from Chestertown's Woicke Collection of Public Sculpture. Artist Adam Walls will be on hand to answer questions and meet members of the comm...
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Kent County Histories: A Digital Scholarship in Museum Partnerships Exhibit
- Friday, | First Fridays - 5pm-8pm, Saturdays - 8am-12pm
- Location: 210 Cross Street
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The Museum and Community Partners are sharing a collection of exhibits created by Washington College students for use by Kent County museums. Exhibits include panels, virtual tours, audio clips, and o...
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October 7
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3rd Annual Kent County Touch A Truck/ Ag Fest
- Saturday, | 10am-2pm
- Location: Kent County Ag Center - 21349 Tolchester Beach Road
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A hands on, family-friendly event where you can explore different vehicles and machines, meet community helpers, games, activities, demonstrations, and more! Food will be available for purchase.
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Chestertown Car Show
- Saturday, | 1-5pm
- Location: Downtown Chestertown-Various - 300 Block of High Street
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Your favorite annual car show is back! Enter your car to be judged or come view over 100 antique, classic, and modern cars on display in downtown Chestertown. Live band, food, and more. This event is ...
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Oct 7: Learn to Knit - Mobius Infinity Scarf
- Saturday, | 1-4 pm
- Location: RiverArts Education Center - 200B High St.
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Instructor: Sue Wright
Time: 1-4pm
Tuition: $75
Mobius, a surface with only one side, when worn around the neck, falls comfortably into place. Please bring the following supplies:
* 400-500 yard...
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NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet
- Saturday, | 4:00
- Location: Potter's House Ministries - 8814 Fairlee Road
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Annual Banquet to raise scholarship funds for local African American students. This year's speaker is Rev. Jacquela Horsey of Bryan's UMC in Grasonville.
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Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-Ups
- Saturday, | 1:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity. Join us to try your hand at something new and leave a little happier than you arrived!
Featured Project: Paper Beads
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Artist Talk: Adam Walls
- Saturday, | 11:00 am
- Location: Kent Cultural Alliance - 101 Spring Ave,
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Join Adam Walls, creator of two newly-installed sculptures in downtown Chestertown, as he talks about his working process and the ideas behind his art....
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October 9
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Journaling to Clear what Clutters your Mind
- Monday, | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 200B High Street
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Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Instructor: Anne Barney
Location: 200B High Street, Chestertown, MD
Is there a closet in your house with boxes of things you no longer need? You might not even know what'...
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October 10
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Wildflowers & Weeds Expedition
- Tuesday, | 12:30–2:30pm
- Location: Wildly Native Flower Farm - 7060 Broad Neck Road
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Come learn about wildflowers at Wildly Native Flower Farm. You will learn from this amazing team how to use wildflowers in creative ways and how to identify the weeds....
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October 11
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Oct 11: Uncorked Creations Ghost Painting
- Wednesday, | 6-8 pm
- Location: Casa Carmen Wines - 312 Cannon St.
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Instructor: Kris Kelley Majors
Thrifted ghost Halloween paintings are a new DIY trend that is taking TikTok by storm! Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of painting and wine as instru...
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Kent County Health Department Influenza Clinic
- Wednesday, | 2pm-5pm
- Location: Rock Hall VFC - 21500 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661 - Rock Hall VFC - 21500 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661
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The Kent County Health Department will be offered Influenza vaccine on October 11, 23 from 2pm to 5pm at the Rock Hall VFC (21500 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661)
We ask that residents pre-regis...
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October 12
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Brampton Inn Feasting Over Fire Dinner Series
- Thursday, | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Brampton Inn - 25227 Chestertown Rd, Chestertown MD 21620
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Join Brampton Inn for an open-fire cauldron dinner. Chef Kurt Peter from Chesapeake Chef Service is firing up the flame to create an imaginative, robust menu to celebrate the diverse seasonal abundanc...
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Advance Directive Workshop with the UM SRH Shore Community Outreach Team
- Thursday, | 10:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Join the UM SRH Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) for a workshop on Advance Directives and learn:
- What is an Advance Directive?
- Why are Advance Directives important?
- Why should you complet...
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In the Nest: Session 2
- Thursday, | 10:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you!
All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby throu...
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October 13
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One Maryland One Book Discussion with The Page Turners
- Friday, | 2:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library: Rock Hall Branch - 5746 N. Main Street, Rock Hall
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Join us for a discussion of the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There by Tommy Orange. Free copies of the book are available at all KCPL locations while supplies last. The book is also ava...
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Pizza & Make a Thing: Spooky Painting
- Friday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
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Come and paint if you dare!
We'll provide old paintings found at thrift shops and you'll make them haunted by painting in ghosts and other creepy creatures. You can also paint a mini pump...
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October 14
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Kent Museum Fall Fest
- Saturday, | 10am - 3pm
- Location: Kent Museum - Turner's Creek
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Visit the museum and take a stroll back in time as we demonstrate the art of making pressed apple cider.
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Galena Appreciation Day Fall Fest
- Saturday, | 10am - 3pm
- Location: Galena Appreciation Day - Galena Community Park - Galena Appreciation Day - Galena Community Park
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Galena's Annual Appreciation Day Fall Fest. An event to show our appreciation to the town volunteers.
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Rock Hall FallFest
- Saturday, | 10am - 4pm
- Location: Main Street
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Rock Hall FallFest pays homage to the almighty oyster by inviting guests to savor oyster stew and fried oysters while browsing dozens of artisan and craft booths. While the oyster is the star of the s...
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October 14 Extruding with Paul Aspell (One Day Workshop)
- Saturday, | 10 am - 4 pm
- Location: Clay Studio - 204 High St.
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Did you ever want to learn how to use the Clay Extruder that lives inside the Clay Studio? Now's your chance! Join Paul Aspell in a one-day workshop and experience the process.
This is a hands...
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Pizza & Make a Thing: Spooky Painting
- Saturday, | 1:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Come and paint if you dare!
We'll provide old paintings found at thrift shops and you'll make them haunted by painting in ghosts and other creepy creatures. You can also paint a mini pump...
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Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
- Saturday, | 9:00 - noon
- Location: Chestertown Environmental Committee Booth located at the ast end of the Farmer's Market
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The Chestertown Environmental Committee is collecting the following items for recycling at the Farmer’s Market:
• #5 plastics stackable containers
• Plastic bottle caps and flip to...
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October 16
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Health Journaling
- Monday, | 11:30 - 1:00
- Location: Chestertown Town Hall - Upstairs, 118 N. Cross St. - Chestertown Town Hall - Upstairs, 118 N. Cross St.
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Free presentation by health care professionals, The event will provide the opportunity for questions and answers from experts, according to Jeanette Jeffrey, HomePorts Executive Director.
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October 17
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Relaxing Hour - Time for You!
- Tuesday, | 11:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
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Re-focus and de-stress with a bit of creativity, camaraderie, and light refreshments!
Join us to color a fall masterpiece and enjoy the relaxation of taking time to just sit....
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October 18
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Kent County Health Department Influenza Clinic
- Wednesday, | 2pm-5pm
- Location: Galena Volunteer Fire Company - 90 E Cross St, Galena, MD 21635
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The Kent County Health Department will be offering an Influenza Clinic on October 18, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm at the Galena Volunteer Fire Company (90 E Cross St, Galena, MD 21635)
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A Reading with James Allen Hall
- Wednesday, | 6 PM
- Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House - 407 Washington Ave.
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A reading from Romantic Comedy with James Allen Hall.
James Allen Hall is the author most recently of Romantic Comedy. They are the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts,...
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October 19
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Girls' Night Out on the River Packet
- Thursday, | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Location: River Packet - High Street Town Dock
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Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to rese...
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Cars on High
- Thursday, | 6pm-8pm
- Location: 300 High Street - 300 Block of High Street
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Join Main Street Chestertown for Cars on High every third Thursday (April through October). Share your automotive beauty or come drool over someone else's! This event is free and open to the publ...
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Health and Wellness Expo
- Thursday, | 8am-noon
- Location: YMCA - 200 Scheller Rd
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HomePorts has announced that it will hold the annual Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 19, from 8am to noon at the Kent County Family YMCA, 200 Scheeler Road in Chestertown.
The largest ...
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Harvest Time: Pumpkin Fest
- Thursday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
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It's an all-ages pumpkin extravaganza!
Join us for pumpkin-themed mini-golf, harvest time tic-tac-toe, activity stations, crafts, and more. Pick up trick-or-treat safety swag and enjoy sweet t...
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In the Nest: Session 3
- Thursday, | 10:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you!
All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby throu...
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October 20
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Harvest Time: Apple Fest
- Friday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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It's an all-ages autumn extravaganza!
Join us for caramel apples, scarecrow making, fall-themed crafts for all ages, lawn bowling, cider making, apple smoothies, goodie bags, and so much more....
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Musical Theater: American Idiot
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- This event runs October 20 to October 21
- Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Decker Theatre
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The Music Department presents Green Day's American Idiot, directed by Ernie Green.
American Idiot is a sung through rock musical based on the Green Day album "American Idiot". This mu...
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MassoniArt presents MARC CASTELLI / LAYING DOWN THE SUN
- Friday,
- This event runs October 20 to November 20
- Location: MassoniArt - Cross Street - MassoniArt - Cross Street Gallery, 113 S Cross Street, Chestertown
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Collectors’ Previews may be scheduled after October 16
Artist Talks: Saturday, October 29, 10 am and 1 pm
Marc Castelli’s annual show at MASSONIART is a Chesapeake tradition. Expect to...
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Oct 20: Fall Pumpkin Painting
- Friday, | 6:00 - 8:30 pm
- Location: Chestertown RiverArts KidSpot - 315 High St.
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Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 20
Location: RiverArts KidSpot, 315 High St
Instructor: Brenda Foehrkolb
Join RiverArts for our first monthly paint nights! Celebrate fall with a pu...
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October 21
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Studio Tour Weekend 1
- Saturday, | 10am-5pm
- This event runs October 21 to October 22
- Location: Various - - 315 High Street
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Chestertown RiverArts Annual Studio Tour allows the visitor a chance to take a sneak peak inside Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties creative spaces. This free, self-guided tour on the picturesque Ea...
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Robin and Linda Williams
- Saturday, | 8:00 PM
- Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
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Robin and Linda are closing in on a five decade-long career that has included 24 personal recordings, thousands of concerts on three continents, a Robert Altman directed movie, and hundreds of perform...
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Recycle bottlecaps, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
- Saturday, | 9:00 - noon
- Location: Booth located at the East end of the Farmer's Market
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The Chestertown Environmental Committee is collecting the following items for recycling at the Farmer’s Market:
• Plastic bottle caps and flip tops
• Britta filters
• Alkalin...
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October 22
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Wreaths Friends and Fun!
- Sunday, | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location: Brampton Inn - 25227 Chestertown Rd, Chestertown MD 21620
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Wreath Making Workshop
Kick off the holiday season by creating a beautiful seasonal wreath with Brampton Inn's resident wreath designer Donna!
October 22nd (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) –...
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October 23
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Faculty Recital: Diana Golden
- Monday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Music Department presents, Diana Golden, cello professor and director of the Low Strings Chamber Ensemble at Washington College.
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October 24
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Concert Series: Marissa McGowan (voice)
- Tuesday, | 7:30pm
- Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Hotchkiss Recital Hall
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The Washington College Concert Series presents Marissa McGowan, offering an evening of some of her favorite songs, with stories from her 20-year career as a Broadway Actress. McGowan most recently app...
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October 25
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Technology Guts!
- Wednesday, | 4:00 PM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Join us to take apart technology and explore what's inside!
We'll provide devices that can't be used anymore, plus tools to take them apart. All you need to bring is your curiosity!
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COLOR SURFACE SPACE & The Abstract Imagination Opening Reception
- Wednesday, | Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1:30-5pm, Wed., 4-7pm, Sat., 12-3
- This event runs October 25 to December 9
- Location: Kohl Gallery at Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts Washington College
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Abstract works the 1960s to the present created by artists working in the mid-Atlantic region. Featuring 4 de Kooning lithographs, works borrowed from the collection of Academy Art Museum, and a selec...
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Chestertown Open Mic
- Wednesday, | 7:30PM
- Location: Garfield Theater
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OPEN MIC at THE GARFIELD! The last Wednesday of each month.
PARTICIPANTS and SPECTATORS wanted!!
Contact Ford Schumann at Schumannford@gmail.com to participate.
Refreshments available for pur...
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October 26
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In the Nest: Session 4
- Thursday, | 10:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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If you recently had a new baby, In the Nest is for you!
All parents and new babies are welcome at this interactive early literacy program where you'll learn about educating your new baby throu...
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Kent County Health Department Influenza Clinic
- Thursday, | 3pm-6pm
- Location: Presbyterian Church of Chestertown - 905 Gateway Drive Chestertown
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The Kent County Health Department is offering an Influenza Vaccine Clinic on October 26, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown (905 Gateway Dr, Chestertown, MD 21620)
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October 27
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Sultana Education Foundation's Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Bluegrass Festival
- Friday, | All Day
- This event runs October 27 to October 29
- Location: Chestertown Marina
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Sultana’s Downrigging Weekend and Bluegrass Festival has evolved into one of the largest annual Tall Ship gatherings on the East Coast and is combined with 3 days of live bluegrass music and ent...
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Witches of Rock Hall - Friday Evening
- Friday, | 5-8pm
- Location: Haven Harbour South - 21144 Green Lane
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Join us at Haven Harbour South to kick off the 4th annual Witches of Rock Hall Weekend. Bring friends and come dressed in your witchy finery! There will be music, fire pits, the SoCo Food truck, them...
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church Concert Series -- 30th Season
- Friday, | 7:00 p.m. Note the time!
- Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church - Facing the fountain park on Cross Street
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Andrew Sheranian, Organist
Organist and Master of Choristers, Parish of All Saints,
Ashmont, Boston, Massachusetts
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Prometheus Burning: an adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
- Friday, | 7:30pm
- This event runs October 27 to October 28
- Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Decker Theater
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Washington College's Theatre and Dance Department presents "Prometheus Burning: an adaption of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" by Tyler Rossi; a Performance SCE from Niko Chen.
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October 28
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Witches of Rock Hall - Saturday
- Saturday, | 11am - 4:30pm
- Location: Town of Rock Hall - Ferry Park Beach and Main Street Rock Hall
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The day will begin at the beach for our group picture (taken promptly at 11:30) but gather beforehand to admire all of the costumes. Refreshments (pastries, coffee, mimosas) will be available for sale...
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Studio Tour Weekend 2
- Saturday, | 10am-5pm
- This event runs October 28 to October 29
- Location: Various - 315 High Street
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Chestertown RiverArts Annual Studio Tour allows the visitor a chance to take a sneak peak inside Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties creative spaces. This free, self-guided tour on the picturesque Ea...
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Chestertown Lions Club Halloween Parade
- Saturday, | 1 pm
- Location: Downtown Chestertown, High Street
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One Maryland One Book – Nause-Waiwash: Past, Present & Future
- Saturday, | 11:00 AM
- Location: Kent County Public Library: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
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Chief Donna Wolf Mother Abbott, the first Female Chief of the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, presents a talk about the past, present, and future of the Nause-Waiwash.
About One Maryland One Book (O...
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October 31
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Community Flock Walk
- Tuesday, | 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Location: Rails and Trails - Stepne Station Parking Lot - 400 S Cross St
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Join us each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for a free community walk down Rails and Trails. Meet us at Stepne Station parking lot (directly across from Wilmer Park). All are welcome to attend. The ...
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