EASTON....106 South Street / 410-822-ARTS

Intermediate Pastel
Wednesdays, 9:30am to noon

2 Sessions: Jan. 20 – March 3, and March 10 – April 21 (7 weeks each)

$145

ST. MICHAELS.... Bob Pascal's Harbor Inn Marina and Spa.
Take advantage of our Cabin Fever Escape January 3rd – February 28th!

This is a great package for a midweek getaway to the Eastern Shore. Tranquil. Romantic. Relaxation. (Valid Sundays thru Tuesdays)

Includes:
Waterfront Room – Double Occupancy
Dinner for two at Pascal’s Restaurant & Tavern - Italian Trio Dinner special - Salad, Dinner & Dessert (choice of any one of 3 entrée’s of our house made pastas)
Bottle of House Wine (Red or White) included Early Check-in (1 PM) with 24 hour notice 15% discount on any Spa services ($25 or more) if booked at time of reservation

Package starts at: $199.00
(fees/taxes and gratuities not included)
(Valid Sundays thru Tuesdays)

Upgrades available: Jacuzzi Room add - $70.00 or Waterfront suite add - $50.00

Call Now! - 410.745.9001
Call us for details - (800) 955-9001 or visit us online: www.harbourinn.com

EASTON.... The public can now view the new model of the Frederick Douglass statue planned for the Talbot County Courthouse lawn.

The model, designed by Silver Spring artist Jay Hall Carpenter, was unveiled Dec. 21 at the last meeting of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

It is now on display at the Talbot County Visitor's Center at 11 S. Harrison St. in downtown Easton. The model may be viewed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Members of the public are encouraged to leave written comments.

The statue captures Frederick Douglass in the midst of a passionate speech. The bronze statue will stand 7 feet, 7.5 inches tall from head to toe on a 31-inch base, fitting within the guidelines set by the Talbot County Council. It is expected to be complete by November 2010, in time to be celebrated during Easton's 300th anniversary.

Cost of the statue is still being negotiated, but the Town of Easton has offered to donate the base. The committee still is working out the contract price with Carpenter, as well as the details such as the Douglass quotes to be engraved on the sides of the base. A meeting is to be scheduled in January with the town, the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and Carpenter to discuss the details, Lowery said.

The sculptor was chosen by a committee that included Neil Dyer, a historian from Caroline County, Ceci Nobel, a retired psychiatrist from Talbot County and three Frederick Douglass Honor Society members: Rosalie Potter, Paulette Brooks and Carol Minarick.

Ed Dwight, the sculptor contracted several years ago by the Frederick Douglass Memorial Action Coalition, has been paid what he was owed prior to making the statue model. That money was paid before the Frederick Douglass Honor Society was formed and will be written off as a loss, Lowery said.

The group has $85,000 cash on hand, but needs to have $100,000 to make use of the matching funds in a state grant. Several fundraisers are being planned for the coming months.

Among the scheduled events are "An Evening with Frederick Douglass" at the Avalon Theatre at 6 p.m. March 20. This evening is to feature a Douglass re-enactor and a silent auction.

The Frederick Douglass YMCA 10-miler is to be held on May 1 following a route from St. Michaels to Easton similar to one taken by the enslaved Douglass. Proceeds from that event will benefit both the YMCA and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

Volunteers are needed for both events, both for pre-event planning and for the day of each event. Sponsors are needed for the run and donors are needed for the silent auction.

Volunteers can contact Ward 4 Councilwoman Megan Cook and potential sponsors can contact Ward 1 Councilwoman Kelley Malone at the Town Office.

Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery in Talbot County, went on to become an internationally famed writer, journalist, speaker, abolitionist and supporter of women's suffrage.

EASTON....Now is the time to gear up for the 6th Annual Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival, to be held July 19-25, 2010. The Competition Prospectus, which describes the process for artist entries, gives information about the entry jurist and awards judge, and outlines the competition guidelines, will be released December 1, 2009 on the event website www.pleinaireaston.com

America has caught plein air fever, as this spontaneous and exciting art form­where artists leave their studios to paint “in the moment” amidst the great outdoors­experiences a robust revival that has spurred a new art movement. Plein air events and artist groups have emerged from coast to coast. Plein Air–Easton! has quickly established itself as the East Coast’s premier plein air festival. Many are calling it the top event in the country.

Artists, art collectors, art and nature enthusiasts, students, tourists, local businesses, and spectators alike have discovered that this event truly lives up to its slogan of offering “Art for Everyone.” Plein Air–Easton! has become one of Easton’s largest events. Over the past five years, Plein Air–Easton! has attracted crowds and posted impressive figures for art sales.

Important Dates
December 1, 2009: 2010 Competition Prospectus released to artists and general public
March 6, 2010: Submissions deadline for entry in national competition
March 27, 2010: Announcements of Competition Artists
July 19-25, 2010: Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival

Plein Air–Easton! is a project of the Avalon Foundation and hosted by the Academy Art Museum, which provides an accredited museum venue for the competition exhibit. The event is supported by the Talbot County Arts Council and corporate and individual donors. Donations from Friends of Plein Air–Easton! support the event while promoting conservation and tourism through the arts and a strong sense of place.
The rapid success of Plein Air–Easton! has largely occurred because of the talents and dedication of festival organizers and community volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this a successful event.

Mark your calendars now for the 6th Annual Plein Air–Easton! July 19-25, 2010. For more information, call 410.822.7297 or visit www.pleinaireaston.com.

EASTON.... EASTON HIGH SCHOOL - Discover your personal style of artistic expression. Explore traditional and experimental approaches to art. This course covers quick sketch and design fundamentals, brushwork, palette knife and color palette. All levels of artists will benefit from the art essentials. Instructor has over 30 years of experience as an international career artist.

Course fee: $175. Classes held at the Easton High School, Mondays, 2/1- 3/22/10, 6 – 8 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....106 South Street / 410-822-ARTS

Portrait Drawing
Tuesdays, 10am - noon
Jan. 19 – March 2, (7 weeks)

Learn to draw the head, face and features using a live model

$150 plus small model fee

ST. MICHAELS.... "Images of Old St Michaels, Maryland" - This Exhibit features pictures, drawings and Thomas H. Sewell's Post Cards that depict Old St. Michael's, the town's residents and industry. The pictures date back to 1906 through the the 1950's.

Walking Tours of Frederick Douglass sites and the Historic Waterfront of St. Michaels will continue and can be arranged by calling 410-745-3050 or 410-745-0530.

Additionally, the museum is open 4 days a week. Monday 10 - 1, Friday 1 - 4, Saturday 10 - 4, and Sunday 1 - 4.

So please come visit St. Michael's own Museum and see the history that created the town "That Fooled The British."

St. Michael's Museum is located on St. Mary's Square in St. Michael's, Maryland. For more information please visit our web site at www.stmichaelsmuseum.org

410-745-3984
www.stmichaelsmuseum.org

WYE MILLS....Make Money with your Photos - Ever dreamed of becoming a published photographer? Get an insider’s view of what editors are really looking for in a photo. Learn the process of taking photographs with the intent to publish. This class is designed to lead you step-by-step into the world of becoming a published photographer.

Course fee: $75. Classes held on the Wye Mills campus, Tuesdays , 2/2- 3/9/10, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS....Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness - Strengthen and tone your body while having FUN! Learn a simple routine inspired by Classic Egyptian Belly Dance. No prior dance training is required.

Course fee: $120. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Tuesdays 2/2 -3/9/10, 6 pm – 8 pm.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS....Strengthen your body and increase flexibility with gentle yet thorough low impact exercises. Tai Chi is known as a supreme art of self defense, but most practice for the health benefits. Instructor has studied Tai Chi and Qigong since 1978.

Course fee: $130. Classes held at the Wye Mills Campus, Tuesdays, 2/2- 4/27/10, 6-7:30 p.m .

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS....Chesapeake College - Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, culture and common Spanish expressions.

Course fee: $174. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Wednesdays 1/20 – 3/10/10, 6:45 – 9:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

WYE MILLS....Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, culture that will enhance your Italian travel experience.

Course fee: $144. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Thursdays 2/4 – 4/8/10, 6 – 9 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

STATE OF MARYLAND.... Don't go dusting off your walking shoes in anticipation of a Bay Bridge Walk this year because there won't be one.

Maryland Transportation Authority is canceling the event for the third consecutive year, citing ongoing bridge construction and the economic situation.

The first Bay Bridge Walk took place in 1975. To accommodate walkers the two-lane eastbound span was closed to traffic and two-way traffic operated on the westbound span for the duration.

The westbound bridge repair is to be completed later this year, but will that allow the walk to resume in 2011? "We'll have to evaluate it on a year-to-year basis," Spokesman Kelly Melhem said.

EASTON....Wine Tastings Every Friday - 3-6 PM. Piazza Italian Market - 218 N. Washington Street, TalbotTown Shopping Center, Easton.

Scumptious Pantry. Also available for purchase fresh pasta made locally & Fresh Meals To Go. Take home a little piece of Italy.

Phone 410-820-8281, Fax 410-822-3459. E-mail: info@piazzaitalianmarket.com

EASTON....Easton Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Aurora Street / 410-822-4848

- Doors open at 6:30 P.M.
- Games start at 7:30 P.M.
- Intermission at 8:30 P.M.
- Food provided by the EVFD Auxiliary

EASTON.... The Avalon Theatre has postponed the Beth McDonald show this Saturday and has rescheduled for Sat., May 15 at 8 pm. All tickets will be honored for this show. Please call 410-822-7299 for more information.

8 p.m. - performs “From the Heart” With the voice of an angel, Beth will be performing both originals and jazz, swing, and blues from the American storybook with Joe Holt on piano, Tim Leahey on trumpet, Dominic Smith on drums, and John Pineda on bass. $20
www.simplybeth.biz

TRAPPE....Bingo is held every Saturday night at 7pm - Doors open at 5pm.
There are 25 games that range from regular, straight, and speed games. Pay outs on regular games vary on attendance.

Trappe Volunteer Fire Company
4001 Powell Ave
Trappe, MD 21673

ST. MICHAELS....Join us at The Inn at Perry Cabin this winter for a few Saturday nights filled with legendary food and live jazz. Master Chef Mark Salter will be sure to dazzle, while the Eric Felten Trio will delight.

Named "a rising star on the international jazz scene" by PBS, Felten's crooning style and big band sound offer a nod to classic American pop music. Join us on January 9, 23, February 6, 27 and March 13, 27 for a great evening.

SHERWOODS LANDING - Reservations required: 410-745-2200.

EASTON....First Saturday of the Month Ballroom Dance Parties - Join members and guests, (USA Dance Easton Chapter 6099), for the monthly dance parties featuring Ballroom, Latin & Swing dances.

Early bird dance lesson from 7 - 8 PM included.
Beginners & singles welcomed. 7 - 10:30 PM.

YMCA, Peachblossom Road, Easton. (410) 822-0566 .

Admission charge $12/$10 Members & under 18 FREE.

EASTON....Oyster & Ham Dinner - 5 to 6:30 PM $15.00.

Stick around and enjoy Karaoke with Dawn Williams fro 8 to 12 Midnight.

American Legion, Talbot Post #70, 29511
Canvasback Dr., Easton, MD 21601.
Phone 410-822-9138.

EASTON....Movie: “Captain Blood” starring Errol Flynn, Saturday February 6 - 7 pm
Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St. Easton

Prepare to Swashbuckle! No one could wield a sword like Errol Flynn, and he does his finest wielding in this 1935 classic. A peaceful physician forced into slavery and then turned pirate, Captain Blood is the perfect larger than life bucaneer. See this classic movie on real film in our Auditorium. $7

EASTON.... This Year's Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:00pm - 4:00pm ~ Rusticana Pizza, 219 Marlboro Avenue.

Plan on having Rusticana's delicious pizza, breadsticks and wings as your crowd pleaser! Proceeds benefit Easton High School’s 2010 After-Grad Celebration.

Special Sunday Opening | RUSTICANA PIZZA, Easton Marketplace/Lowes
Take Out Only. Pre-Orders Guaranteed. Walk-Ins Welcome.
Free Delivery between 1 and 4pm in Easton area by EHS Volunteers, $100 minimum order.

For a Super Bowl menu or a pre-order form, email superbowlpizza@gmail.com (Pre-orders must be received by 5pm, Feb. 3. Your order will be confirmed)

EASTON....“Robert Kirkpatrick, A Retrospective Exhibit and Benefit for M.A.D.D.” - Robert Kirkpatrick was a classically trained oil painter employing the traditional methods of the Old Masters, and an art teacher in the Baltimore public schools. In 1994, he retired and moved from Towson to Phoenix, Maryland, with his wife Paulette. His still life and trompe l’oeil paintings are warm, engaging, and sometimes autobiographical -- often expressing a subtle touch of whimsical humor.

A reception will be held on Sunday February 7, 2010, from 2 to5 pm. at the South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton.

Open Thurs - Mon 10-5. Closed Tues and Wed. For information: Call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....Family & Kids Karaoke - 3 - 7 PM with Dawn Williams FREE.
Menu items available which includes Hamburgers, hot dogs, French Fries, etc at a cost.

American Legion, Talbot Post #70, 29511
Canvasback Dr., Easton, MD 21601.
410-822-9138.

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

OXFORD....Oxford Vol. Fire Dept will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, February 8 / 5 - 7 p.m. - at the Fire House, 300 Oxford Rd. Enjoy!
http://oxfordfireco.com

ST. MICHAELS....the Newcomers meetings are held at the SMCC room, across the parking lot from the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Anyone new to Talbot County is welcomed to join us. Enjoy meeting new friends and discover helpful information and tips on how to get the most out of our beautiful corner of the world. If you'd like to know more or you'd like to be added to the Newsletter list, call Jo-Anne Vaughn at 410-745-0564 or SMCC (St. Michaels Community Center)

ST. MICHAELS....We are presenting informal modeling during lunch on Wednesdays from 12-1:30 PM, February 10 and 24 / March 3 and 24.

Bring your girlfriends and get the first peek at cruise and spring fashions from your favorite local retailers and designers. Reservations suggested.

Sherwood's Landing - 410-745-2200, ext. 213

ST. MICHAELS....Senior Gathering - every Wednesday at the St. Michaels Community Center from 10:30 am - 1 pm, seniors are welcome to enjoy a great meal and good company. Each week a new activity followed by a delicious meal. Every 2nd Wednesday is Bingo and every 3rd Wednesday is Art Class. Other activities include speakers on various topics of health, travel, finance, crafts or recreation. Everyone is welcome.

For more information call Trish at 410-745-6073.

WYE MILLS....The 13th Annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, to be held February 20, 2010 at Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, in Wye Mills, Maryland, will feature 20 speakers on topics ranging from writing craft to publishing.

The writers conference is sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writers’ Association (www.easternshorewriters.org), a nonprofit organization supporting writers and the literary arts on the Delmarva Peninsula. Over 1,000 aspiring and established writers have attended the conference over its history. This year’s conference will feature the second Bay to Ocean Writing Contest.

The contest, sponsored by ESWA and Delmarva Quarterly, will honor first-rate writing in short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, with submissions due December 1, 2009. For further information on the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference or the Bay to Ocean Writing Contest, visit www.baytoocean.com

ST. MICHAELS....Chess enthusiasts meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at SMCC (St. Michaels Community Center) from 1 - 3 pm. Everyone is welcome, novice to expert. Instruction is available. Contact Bob Fairbank at 410-822-4266 for more information.

WYE MILLS....Learning to See Creatively - Improve your photographs - whether they are related to travel, landscape, family events, portraits or nature. Sharpen your power of observation and learn to translate light, color and ideas into a personal photographic style.

Course fee: $158. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Wednesdays, 2/10-3/17/10, 6 – 9 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON.... CoffeeCat / NightCat ~ NightCat Trivia is held each Wednesday at 7 PM !

NightCat (next to Coffee Cat)
5 Goldsborough Street
410-690-4544

ST. MICHAELS....Eastern Shore Brewing Co. - Jam Session, 6:00pm to 9:00pm / 410-745-8010
605 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663

Musicians bring your gear and come out and jam!! Everybody else come enjoy our Fresh Craft Brewed Beer!!

ST. MICHAELS....Thursday, February 11 thru Monday February 15, 2010 - Harbour Inn is offering the perfect Valentine`s special.

Indulge in a 4 course dinner with a bottle of house Champagne or Wine.

Waterfront Room/Suite* - Pkg $319

Jacuzzi Room/Suite* - Pkg $389
*based on availablity

For more information or to make reservations: Call 800-955-9001 or visit their website www.HarbourInn.com

ST. MICHAELS....Having spent some time in Haiti as a child, local disc jockey Kacy Chakot was horrified by the devastation he saw on the news after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the impoverished country Jan. 12.

He and his wife, Lindsay, wanted to do something to help but weren't sure what until Chakot realized he could use his musical talent to raise some money.

Under his DJ name, DJ Spacekace, Chakot will spin at Carpenter Street Saloon in St. Michaels from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 12. He is donating his talent and Carpenter Street will donate 20 percent of their profit for the night plus the money they would have paid to hire a DJ. Even though it's been 15 years since his visit, Chakot said he really feels for the people of Haiti.

Chakot was 11 years old living in Key West when his father sold the family's home and bought a boat. They set sail in the Atlantic and Chakot kept up with correspondence school. While sailing around Cuba, the family's boat was twice boarded by pirates who stole clothes, cologne and food.

"We had no intentions of going to Haiti," Chakot said. But they needed food, water and gas so they stopped in a small coastal village just north of Port-au-Prince and then again in a town near the country's border with Dominican Republican. Chakot recalled shopping in the market with his mother and seeing the deplorable conditions in which people were living.

Being an only child, he would often venture from his boat to explore or to invite new friends back to the boat. "I taught some kids how to play Nintendo," he said. He recalled his friend, Beau, who would take him around the island then visit on the family's boat.

He was in awe of the television, the game and the air conditioning and electricity on the boat, Chakot said. He ended up leaving the game system there for his new friends. "I just couldn't believe these kids didn't have anything. They didn't have bikes or even the most common things," he said. "The conditions were just terrible."

Chakot said he was not spoiled as a child but his trip to Haiti was the first time he ever witnessed poverty. "I just was a kid; I just thought all kids had everything," Chakot said. "It was my first time seeing how the rest of the world has it. When I heard about the earthquake, it was just so awful to see."

While he and his wife didn't have the resources to donate a lot of money, they thought they could raise money using his talent as a DJ. Chakot said he will play a variety of music to cater to a mixed crowd. "A lot of people around here are generous and kind. Even if we only raise $100, that's enough for some bandages and blankets," he said.

The event is being called Philanthropy and Revelry and it will benefit the American Red Cross. Attendees must be 21 or older.

"We'll also be passing the hat, doing what we can on a Friday to help the people of Haiti," said Diana Mautz, owner of Carpenter Street Saloon. "We were looking for something to do so it was sort of a perfect match and there's a bucket on the bar. Hopefully we'll have some money before it even happens."

ST. MICHAELS.... St. Michaels Middle High School Presents Jekyll and Hyde ~ Music/Arts - Performance.
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:00pm
St. Michaels Middle High School.

EASTON....
Bird Dog and the Road Kings - 2 Night Stand
NightCat | 5 Goldsborough St | Easton, MD - presented by Mangold Entertainment
Friday, February 12 / Saturday, February 13
8pm / $15

OXFORD....Seven Keys to Baldpate, By George M. Cohan
Directed by Zack Schlag

A comedy/mystery/farce that will have you have you laughing and guessing until the final moment. Thieves, scoundrels, con-men and mysterious ladies confound a gullible author in a web of crime in an old mansion. Or do they? The whole family will love this Cohan classic.

Performances:
Friday & Saturday - February 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 8pm;
Sunday - February 14, 21 & 28 at 2 pm;
Thursday - February 25 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

EASTON....10 am - 5 pm $160 For all levels. For all levels. In this workshop, all is done on a small scale but everything you learn can be applied to any size of painting. This is a good workshop for those who want to paint in oil but find it intimidating. Diane takes you step-by-step through the basics of oil painting -- preparing a panel, creating a good composition, mixing color, applying paint, varnishing and framing -- all taught in her, fun, inspiring and nurturing manner. There will several demos, lots of reference material and handouts, plenty of hands-on painting, and a friendly group critique at the end of each day. Bring your sweetheart to Easton and enjoy a romantic weekend at our inns and restaurants after class! Limit 16 students.

For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

South Street Art Gallery
5 South Street, Easton, MD 21601
410-770-8350 www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....8pm - Benefiting For All Seasons / $15

EASTON....Tables still left for "Red and White Night"....Feb 13, 2010 at the Easton Elks Lodge.

Take a break from the winter chill. Music and dancing featuring The Bonedaddys. 7:30pm - midnight.
$50 per person/$100 a couple. (Table reservations available)
Hors d'oeurvres, beer, wine, and soda included.
Cash bar also available.
Dress is casual....wear something red and white.

lhaslup@goeaston.net or 443-786-8167

Proceeds to benefit The David Haslup/Lou Gehrig Foundation to support local youth sports, Chesapeake College Student Athletes, and the fight against ALS!

ST. MICHAELS.... Saturday, February 13, The St. Michaels Winery will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Benevolence Fund for St. Michaels Elementary School. The fund has been created so the school can provide much needed items (shoes, coats, supplies, etc.) to students without depending solely on donated items.

There will be a wine tasting (paired with food donated by local caterers/restaurants), a silent action, and a wine demonstration ("The Simple Facts You Already Know").

We are very interested in the welfare of our local children and hope that you will join us to raise money for this worthy cause. 100% of your ticket cost and any silent action items you may purchase, will go directly toward the fund.

For more information, please call us at 410-745-0808.

EASTON....Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Kappa Theta Omega Chapter will sponsor a Valentine's Dinner Dance from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Krystal Q in Easton. Music will be provided by Comfort Zone.

Tickets are $55 per person and the deadline is Jan. 21, 2010. Proceeds benefit the Kappa Theta Omega Scholarship Fund.

For tickets, contact Mary Taylor-Acree at 410-819-0124 or Katima Wilson at 410-827-0039 or Deborah Wooden at 410-476-4380 or Katrena Bailey at 410-943-4807.

OXFORD...."Treat your sweetie" - What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

EASTON....The Frederick Douglass Society’s next meeting will be on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:00pm at the Easton Welcome and Resource Center on Harrison Street.

Members and community are invited to attend and learn about the major fund raisers that are planned:

March 20, “Evening with Douglass” at the Avalon Theatre

and May 1, The Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA 10- Miler race.

Both events promise great excitement for the community and the region as well as the opportunity to earn funds toward the memorial to Frederick Douglass. Discussion will also focus on the FDHS and Town of Easton’s efforts to complete the contract with the memorial sculptor Jay Hall Carpenter as well as steps needed to secure the Talbot County Council’s approval for the memorial design.

The public is encouraged to join the Frederick Douglass Honor Society’s vision of a true community-wide effort to realize the dream to Honor Frederick Douglass!


410-770-3751 / Email: pamblack@goeaston.net

WYE MILLS....Harness the power of Photoshop Elements! New and experienced users will benefit from this hands on course.

Course fee: $235. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Tuesdays, 2/16-5/11/10, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON....Mental Health First Aid Training will take place February 16 and 17 at the Quaker Meeting House on Washington Street in Easton. The hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Cost for this special 12-hour training is $40 a person, which includes the comprehensive manual. CEU's are available in certain categories. Topics covered include substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and much more.

Please join CASA volunteers and other members of the community on February 16 and 17 and learn the symptoms of a mental illness and how best to respond.

The class is limited to 25, so please respond soon if you have an interest. Write ssherman@mhamdes.org. or call 410-822-0444.

EASTON....Monthly Book Talk ~ Londonderry Retirement Community
Wednesday, February 17th at 3:00 p.m.
We will be discussing My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira.

Harrison Street Books
27 South Harrison Street
Easton, MD 21601
ph - 410.819.0000
www.harrisonstreetbooks.com

EASTON....Energy: What's the Truth? Are biofuels or windmills or hydroelectric power the answer to energy concerns? Should we all be driving electric cars? Should we be drilling in ANWR and off the east coast? Is there an energy crisis now or in our immediate future?

Some of the answers will be forthcoming at our Energy Forum, entitled: Keeping the Lights On: The Challenge on the Eastern Shore.

A panel of energy experts will discuss the Eastern Shore’s energy needs, transmission issues, fuel sources, and the cost to the consumer. The Forum will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Easton Firehouse at 315 Aurora Park Drive.

WYE MILLS....Explore the basics of digital camera use and the applicable fundamentals of photography. This class is for students either new to digital photography or for those making the transition from traditional film to digital photography. Experienced and novice users are welcome.

Course fee: $108. Classes held at the Wye Mills campus, Thursdays, 2/18-4/1/10, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach at 410-827-5833 or mleach@chesapeake.edu

EASTON.... 8 p.m. - Grammy winner Dave Alvin is considered to be one of the pivotal founders of the current Americana music scene. And no one states what he does better than the man himself. “To put it simply, there are two types of folk music; there’s quiet folk music and there’s loud folk music. I like to play both.” From the aggressive rock & roll of The Blasters (70’s) to the acoustic storytelling of his solo work, Alvin continues to expand his musical range with the Guilty Women line-up, which features the always cool Cindy Cashdollar. $25
www.davealvin.net

ST.MICHAELS....“From the Shoreline,” A Special Concert by John Mock Saturday, February 20, 2010, 11am to 1:30pm.

John Mock is an artist and the sea and its coasts are his muse. From New England to Chincoteague to Ireland, the Atlantic’s beautiful coastline and quaint villages, its wooden boats and whitewashed lighthouses, continue to inspire John’s art. He captures the heritage of the sea in music and photographs.

CBMM members $17, Non-members $20 (includes lunch, pre-registration required).

EASTON....Eastern Shore Global Missions, an initiative of Christ Church Easton's Youth and Family outreach programs, is gearing up for its biggest project to date: a mission trip to Africa.

A Winter Dinner Auction will be held on February 20th at 5:30 at Talbot Country Club to raise funds for the projects that the team of 40 area youth and adults will work to complete while they are in Africa.

The evening begins with cocktails in the newly renovated Banquet Room. Meet team members and browse and bid on silent auction items including beautiful paintings by local artists, vacation destinations, professional services and entertainment packages.

Enjoy a gourmet dinner with your friends while being serenaded by live musical entertainment. Following dinner, keynote speaker, Reverend Nick Sichangi will offer insights into the culture of Kenya, the June mission destination. A live auction will conclude this special event.

Please plan to attend this exciting inaugural event in support of Eastern Shore Global Mission's effort to bring the caring and compassion of our community to needy areas of the world.

$75 tickets are available online at www.esgmissions.org or by calling 410-822-2677. Further information on the event is also available on the website.

ST. MICHAELS.... Saturday, February 20, 4pm to 6pm.
The St. Michaels Winery will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Benevolence Fund for St. Michaels Elementary School. The fund has been created so the school can provide much needed items (shoes, coats, supplies, etc.) to students with...out depen...ding solely on donated items.

There will be a wine tasting (paired with food donated by local caterers/restaurants), a silent action, and a wine demonstration ("The Simple Facts You Already Know").

We are very interested in the welfare of our local children and hope that you will join us to raise money for this worthy cause. 100% of your ticket cost and any silent action items you may purchase, will go directly toward the fund.

For more information, please call us at 410-745-0808.

EASTON....8 p.m. - JD Souther was one of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound. He played a key role in the formation of the Eagles and co-wrote many of their songs including “Best of my Love” and their most recent single “How Long.” After recording his own hit “You’re Only Lonely” in 1984, Souther became one of the most highly sought-after songwriters and has written songs for numerous performers including Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor. You will find yourself singing along to old favorites. $25
www.jdsouther.net

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $225 For all levels. In this workshop we will explore ways of using photos as valuable aids to creating dynamic figurative paintings. Working with both Nancy' photos and yours, we'll explore the possibilities that photos hold for capturing gestures that are impossible to replicate from life. Come prepared to do lots of quick studies. Limit 16 students.

For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

South Street Art Gallery
5 South Street, Easton, MD 21601
410-770-8350 www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....3 p.m. - Founded in 1925, with roughly 30 members, the BMO is an ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, mandobasses, and classical guitars. They play a mix of classical music, show tunes, marches, rags, and a variety of other light classical and popular tunes. Orchestra music is a must see at the Avalon Theatre.
$20/$15 Student/Senior
www.baltimoremandolinorchestra.org

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

EASTON....Harrison Street Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the bookstore, located at 27 S. Harrison St.

EASTON....6:00pm - 8:00pm / Extension Office.

Almost everyone knows someone who is dealing with mental health concerns. Teenagers and adults are welcome to participate in this session that explores current mental health issues and trends. Register by February19 (leave contact information). Call (410) 822-1244 for details.

EASTON.... Evergreen Cove Holistic Learning Center Sponsors Lecture and Workshop on Spiritual Significance of Dying

The lecture, “Beyond Death: Does Consciousness Survive,” will be presented by acclaimed international author, lecturer, and trainer, Roger J. Woolger, PhD, of Woolger International on February 25, 20101 at 8 p.m. at the Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, in Easton. The lecture will explore spiritual phenomena which occur at the time of dying and provide models for the dying process as suggested by reports of near death experience and by the visions of mystics and mediums in many cultures. In addition, the implications of these ideas for mental health will be considered.

This is a return visit for British born Roger J. Woolger, who lectured last year at Londonderry Retirement Community and previously at Evergreen Cove and the Academy Art Museum in Easton. Dr. Woolger founded Woolger International and is a life long student of world spiritual traditions. He is a graduate of the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland and holds degrees from Oxford and London Universities in the areas of psychology, philosophy and comparative religion, and is a pioneer in the development of Deep Memory Process™ (regression therapy). Dr. Woolger speaks internationally, always demonstrating a profound knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of the human psyche.

In addition to the lecture, Dr. Woolger will present a three-day seminar, “The Soul’s Unfinished Business: An Introduction to the Deep Memory Process™,” for therapists and healing professionals to be held in the Waterview Room at Easton Club on February 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m to 6 p.m. and on February 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. From over two decades of exploring psychological and spiritual healing, Dr. Woolger has developed a unique, comprehensive form of regression therapy known as Deep Memory Process™. Dr. Woolger’s international training program has attracted therapists and healers from all over the world.

The cost for the February 25 lecture at the Academy Art Museum is $25 per person. Because space is limited, early registration is advised. The registration fee for the three-day workshop is $325 per person and includes refreshments on all three days and lunches on February 26 and 27. CEUs are available for attendance at the lecture and/or the workshop. For further information or to register for the lecture or seminar, contact Joan Green, Woolger International, at 410-822-1642.

EASTON....8 p.m. Oh yeah. You know you’ve been waiting for the Avalon to have a show like this. Well, here it is - in all of its blood-spitting glory! This is THE Mid- Atlantic KISS tribute band, playing an authentic live KISS show that will magically transport you back to the year 1976. Enjoy, rock fans. Costumes and make-up encouraged. $15
www.myspace.com/rockbottom1976

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

EASTON....8 p.m. Hot off a 2009 Grammy win, LSBM’s music is the embodiment and soul of South Africa. The world was introduced to them when they heard their stunning harmonies on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and they have continually shared their magic with musical luminaries such as Josh Groban, Taj Mahal, and George Clinton. Founder Joseph Shabalala formed this group with his brothers 40 years ago and while the band continues to evolve and change with the times, the one thing that stays the same is their energetic and completely heart lifting dances. Keep an eye out for the red socks.
$30
www.mambazo.com

OXFORD....So it`s winter and you are finally getting around to cleaning out that closet (room, shed, boat, house, etc.) that you`ve been trying to get to for awhile. But - what should you do with all the stuff you don't want? It's too good to throw in the trash (after all you liked it at one point), but the idea of having a yard sale in freezing weather just doesn`t work for you. Well, here`s a thought - take your "used to be treasures" to the Oxford Firehouse for the semi-annual Rummage Sale. The Ladies Auxiliary will be accepting donations from 9am to 4pm on February 26. If you have large items that will require assistance to unload, please call Jan Mroczek at 410-226-0139 prior to the 26th to make arrangements.

Of course, now that you will have gotten rid of all your "junk", you should stop by the Rummage Sale between 9am and noon on Saturday, February 27th and see what new treasures you can find!

Sponsored by the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary for the benefit of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company.

ST. MICHAELS....Save the Date: Sunday, February 28th for our first Guest Chef Wine Dinner, "A Night from Virginia" featuring Keswick Hall Executive Chef, Craig Hartman.

Widely regarded for his comprehensive culinary knowledge and skills, Chef Craig Hartman has gained a celebrated reputation over the past three decades for bringing together local agriculture, history and culture into fruition with his innovative cuisine at some of the most prestigious inns and hotels in the country.

Keswick Hall welcomed Craig Hartman as its Executive Chef of the Estate's culinary team. Craig has introduced his own style of cuisine that relies on the freshest local ingredients, a modern approach to classic cooking techniques, and what he calls country-inspired cooking elements. With Craig's well established status as a culinary alchemist, guests of Keswick Hall as well as our local INNsiders are in for an exceptional dining experience.

Teaming up for this exciting tasting will be Barboursville Vineyard of Charlottesville, VA; vintners since 1976. We look forward to seeing you there!

SHERWOOD'S LANDING - 410-745-2200

ST. MICHAELS.... On Monday, March 1st, at noon, in the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library, Gail Benjamin, an anthropologist who has done research in Japan on sociolinguistics and education will speak about “Lessons at Lunch”, a study of the cultural messages conveyed by the lunchtime rituals in Japanese kindergartens and elementary schools. She has taught in Japan, Israel and the United States. Her book, Japanese Lessons (NYU Press, 1997) is based in part on her observations as a mother of elementary school students in Japan as well as her own children’s experiences in a Japanese school.

Patrons are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy coffee and sweets provided by the library.

All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register for this program.

For more information, call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org

EASTON....Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals....singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members.

They meet Monday evenings at 7pm - Trinity Cathedral, 315 Goldsborough Street, Easton, at the rear of the church in Miller Hall.

Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the "Barbershop Style of Music."

EASTON....8 p.m. “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth” – Rolling Stone Join a frenzied crowd as we relive an early ‘60’s live Beatles concert! Complete with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, onstage banter, and an accuracy that is unparalleled, this fab foursome concentrates on only the “touring years” of the Beatles—accomplishing an astonishingly accurate re-creation of the energy and magic of those years. $30

WHITTMAN.... 7pm - 9pm - New St. John’s Methodist Church, 9123 Tilghman Island Rd, Whittman.
Monthly (1st Thursday Each Month)- The Family and Friends of the Asbury and Green Chappel, Inc. meet to discuss African American cemetery conservation and revitalization. New members welcome.

Contact 410-822-8403

EASTON....Classes begin Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursdays 9 am - 4 pm
Monthly enrollment is $200 per month. Classes are the first four weeks of each month. Monthly tuition does not include model fees.

For intermediate and advanced painters. By observation, students learn how Louis approaches a painting, manipulates the paint and solves problems. Sessions encompass figurative and still life subjects, and students will paint the same thing Louis is painting. The last hour includes a vital critique of students’ paintings. Limited to 10 students.

Easton Studio & School WEEKLY CLASSES
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Immanuel Lutheran Church

Youth are welcome to watch Talbot County 4-H members show off their communication skills as they carry out demonstrations and illustrated talks. Watching this contest will help kids understand how 4-H can help them become better at public speaking. Call (410) 822-1244 for details.

EASTON....New Works by Gallery Artists, each showing something quite different from their regularly exhibited work. Sure to be quite fascinating!

Please join us for a reception Friday, March 5, 2010, 5-7 pm

5 South Street, Easton Maryland 21601
410-770-8350
www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON....
Guggenheim Grotto
NightCat | 5 Goldsborough St | Easton, MD - presented by Mangold Entertainment
Friday, March 5
8pm / $15

EASTON....8 p.m. The former front man for guitar-riff gods Husker Du (80’s) and Sugar (90’s) makes his first Eastern Shore appearance. With his latest release, Life And Times, Bob reiterates his prominence as an artist not just in the here-and-now, but for the future as well. Come check out why DC’s 9:30 club seems to have Bob on nearly every calendar they put out. $20
www.bobmould.com

EASTON....March 5-April 6: Troika Gallery presents “A Passion for Portraits” This exhibit showcases original portraits by Troika Gallery owners Laura Era, Dorothy F. Newland, and Jennifer Heyd Wharton. All three women have been professional artists for more than 20 years each. The show features their portraiture in oil, watercolor, and pastel.

Opening reception and Artists Talk, March 5, 7:00pm. Newland, Era, and Wharton create commissioned portraits, including children, families, pets, and homes, in an open studio setting behind the main gallery.

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $250
For all levels. Ed Cooper is known for his mesmerizing landscapes of skies and marshes; and for his classic white farmhouses. Learn how Ed paints and utilizes architecture in his landscapes -- from a village scene, to a solitary farmhouse, to far away buildings scattered at the distant edge of a marsh. Limit 18 students.

Easton Studio & School MARCH 2010 WORKSHOPS For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http:// www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON.... Piano performance at the Avalon with dinner & auction to follow at the Waterfowl Building.

Call 410-819-0380 for tickets.

EASTON....March 6: Freedom Rowers Spring Rowing Season begins. Freedom Rowers offers competitive, recreational, and "learn to row" teams for youth rowers. Teams practice on the Tred Avon River in cooperation with Evergreen Cove Holistic Center in Easton, which hosts the launching facility. Indoor training is held at the Easton YMCA.

Crews practice Tuesday-Friday, 3:30-5:45 p.m. During April and May, youth teams will compete in regattas held in Baltimore, New Jersey, and Delaware.

For more information or to join a team, visit www.freedomrowers.org, email info@freedomrowers.org, write to PO Box 3086, Easton MD 21601, or phone 410.829.1691.

OXFORD....The Oxford Museum will present the second and third programs in its 2010 Winter Lecture Series. Both lectures will be held at the Oxford Community Center and are free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. – Local native, realtor, and historian Bob Shannahan will present “Some Early Houses of Talbot County.” His talk will focus on historic preservation with some local history, and he will illustrate with slides of historic houses in varying states of repair, including furnishings and early portraits. The Shannahan family enjoyes a long and prominent history in Talbot County. Bob’s forebear William Shannahan purchased a 300-acre Tobacco plantation in 1663. In 1877 his great grandfather William E. Shannahan founded what was to become the largest hardware emporium on the Delmarva peninsula.

Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m. – The Reverend Jay Bunting will present “Tilghman’s Railroad to Oxford”. He will focus on how the railroad to Oxford was founded and how it was funded with “Confederate gold.” He will illustrate his informational talk with photographs. Reverend Bunting is pastor of the Oxford United Methodist Church and author of the recently published “Oxford Class of 1850”, the story of 33 cadets who graduated from Oxford’s Maryland Military Academy started by the railroad’s founder, General Tench Tilghman.

For more information, call the Oxford Museum at (410) 226-0191 – leave message.

EASTON....106 South Street, 410-822-ARTS

Basic Drawing
Tuesdays, 10am – noon

March 9 – April 20 (7 weeks)
Covers the basics for the beginner or as a refresher class

$140

EASTON....Tuesdays 1 - 4 pm
6 weeks $210 (no class March 30)
For all levels. Tim Bell teaches the essentials of plein air painting (indoors unless weather is unseasonably warm) with a focus on good design principles which engage the viewer and lead the eye into and through your painting. Limited to 20 students.

Easton Studio & School WEEKLY CLASSES
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....Tuesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
6 weeks $210 (no class March 30)
For beginning and intermediate painters. Working from the still life, Nancy teaches fundamentals of drawing, composition, color mixing and how to see colors in their appropriate values. Limited to 16 students. Click here for materials list.

Easton Studio & School WEEKLY CLASSES
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....106 South Street / 410-822-ARTS

Pastel for Beginners
Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm

March 10 – April 21 (7 weeks)
Fun and challenging class

$140

OXFORD....The Oxford Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Annual Card Party at the Oxford Fire House on March 12th. Join old friends and new for a few rounds of cards, a tasty lunch and some light beverages.

Reserve your table early....always a sell-out!

EASTON....Stoltz Listening Room Show - 8pm.
Picture this…A small round café table, ambient mics, a suitcase drum kit, an old electric bass, a field organ, a collection of acoustic instruments, six guys and, one surprise female vocalist and allow yourself to be swept back to a time when creating music was organic and spontaneous. SA is known for their unique, highly entertaining, and fresh take on an old-fashioned style of playing. $15

WYE MILLDS....Join Capt. Richie Gaines on Saturday, March 13 at Chesapeake College for a one-day seminar on how to find and catch striped bass (rockfish) throughout the different seasons of the Chesapeake Bay. All levels of anglers are welcome!

Fishing techniques such as trolling, chumming, live lining, and light tackle will be covered along with rigging, knots, and equipment selection. Gaines will also share his knowledge on how to find and fish productive locations in the mid Bay.

Captain Richie Gaines has been guiding anglers in the Chesapeake region for over twenty years and has earned the reputation as one of the top light tackle guides on the Bay. He fishes the Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, moving with the fish to follow the best bite. Gaines serves as President of the Chesapeake Guides Association, is past Chairman of the Maryland Sport Fishing Advisory Commission, and has been featured in several national fishing magazines and television shows.

The course fee for the seminar is $52.00. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch.

For registration information, contact Marci Leach at mleach@chesapeake.edu or call 410-827-5833.

EASTON....Studio Paintings
9 am - 4 pm $225

For all levels. Learn to take your plein air sketches into the studio and use them as reference for larger paintings. Bethanne is a popular teacher who works easily with all levels of painters. You'll have lots of fun in this class! Limit 18 students.

Easton Studio & School MARCH 2010 WORKSHOPS For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

TRAPPE....Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Trappe United Methodist Church hosts a Country Church Breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 7 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The down home, all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs, pancakes, French toast, warm syrup, grits, home-fried potatoes, sausage (nitrate free and fresh ground by Simmons Center Market in Cambridge), scrapple, sausage gravy, biscuits, strawberry preserves, coffee, tea, orange juice, and tomato juice.

TUMC is also the home of the "Martha's Closet" Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 until noon.

OXFORD....What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333).

Visit the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale tables....

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department services.

EASTON....6:00 - 8:00pm - The lifestyle Americans enjoy requires the use of large amounts of energy and resources. Youth ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in this interactive 3-evening workshop of hands-on activities. Topics include sharing resources, reducing waste, population growth, and recycling. Register by March 10. Call (410) 822-1244 for details.

ST. MICHAELS....On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 2:00 Greg Farley, Assistant Professor of Biological Science at Chesapeake Community College will be speaking at the St. Michaels Branch of the Talbot County Free library.

The subject of his talk is titled "Adventures in China: Traveling and Teaching in the Middle Kingdom”. Mr. Farley spent two weeks teaching and traveling in China during June and July of 2008. In the classroom, he worked with English teachers. One week was spent with elementary-school teachers, and one with high-school teachers, talking about American curricula, and giving teachers a chance to practice their conversational English. The teaching was in the city of Suzhou, about two hours inland from Shanghai. While traveling around China, he was able to see Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an (home of the terra-cotta warrior army). Join us for an interesting afternoon of travel stories.

All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register for this program. For more information, call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org

EASTON....MID-SEASON CONCERT
Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
Ginastera: Variaciones
Concertantes
Beethoven: Symphony #5

Thursday 7:30 PM
Avalon Theatre
40 East Dover St .
Easton , MD
Pre-concert talk 6:30 PM

EASTON....Soroptimist International of Talbot County celebrates the winners of our Violet Richardson Award, Ruby Award, and Women's Opportunity Award.

Dr. Barbara Viniar, President of Chesapeake College will honor us with her words of wisdom regarding women in leadership. Join us in this celebration of success!

5:30pm - 8:30pm / The Pavillion at the Easton Club

EASTON.... 8 p.m. With a combined 26 albums, Patty & David are two musician’s musicians who continue to push the envelope in the singer/songwriter world. Both musical geniuses are renowned for their introspective and well-crafted lyrics on top of stunning vocals and deft guitar playing. A perfect co-bill in the Avalon. $30
www.davidwilcox.com
www.pattylarkin.com

EASTON....The Mental Health Association of Talbot County will host its 17th annual Charity Antiques Show & Sale, Fri.-Sun. Mar. 19-21, 2010. It is the Association’s major fundraising event benefitting mental health education, prevention, and referral programs. The theme this year, Antiques & the Sporting Life, will feature 18th and 19th century antiques, sporting art, silver, jewelry, garden accessories, linens, paintings, and antique smalls in room settings. The show will be held at the Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S. Harrison St.
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The three-day event kicks off on March 19 with a Preview Party, from 6 to 9 p.m. The party includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as well as an opportunity to meet with 20 antique dealers and make advance purchases. Tickets are $75.

The show opens Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance and at the door. Turner Reuter of Middleburg, Virginia is the featured Guest Appraiser this year. Appraisals will be conducted by appointment. Complimentary Wine & Cheese will be served from 4 to 6 p.m.

Raffle tickets are available all weekend at a cost of $10 per ticket, or 3 for $25 for a chance to win hotel, restaurant, spa and other relaxing experiences.

Program:

Friday, March 19, 2010 – Preview party, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets: $75.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appraisals Day, by appointment or email: jdavis@mhamdes.org. Complimentary Wine & Cheese, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 21, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Complimentary Tea, 2:00 p.m. Raffle: featuring fine restaurants, hotels and spas

The show is sponsored through the generous support of PNC Bank, N.A. For further information, appraisal appointments, and tickets contact (410)822-0444, email Jackie Davis: jdavis@mhamdes.org, or visit www.mhamdes.org

Founded in 1956, the mission of The Mental Health Association of Talbot County is, “To promote mental health, understand mental illness, improve the care and treatment of individuals through programs of prevention, advocacy, public education, and community service.”

EASTON...."An Evening with Frederick Douglass" at the Avalon Theatre - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ticket Price: $35.

Famed Actor/Educator, Fred Morsell, performs Frederick Douglas in Character and words.
Music by Sombarkin`
Silent Acution and Cocktails
Presented by The Frederick Douglass Honor Society in partnership with the Talbot County NAACP

This event is to raise funds for the Memorial to Frederick Douglass on the lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse.

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $475

For all levels. For all levels. Gay is a past President of the Plein Air Painters of America (2008-2009). In this oil painting workshop, she addresses the challenge and excitement of painting the still life. Gay learned to paint by studying the still life with noted Russian Impressionist Sergei Bongart. This class is designed to help the artist to understand color harmony, value relationships, color temperature (i.e. warm and cool), color mixtures and create a luminous feeling of light in your still life. Through lectures, slides and demonstrations, Gay will take you through her process of setting up a still life, starting a painting, and pulling the painting together to a finish. Limit 16 students.

Easton Studio & School MARCH 2010 WORKSHOPS
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....Tuesdays Evenings 7 – 9 pm
6 weeks $120.00 (no class March 30)

An excellent foundation for all ages. Beneath every good painting is a strong drawing. Learn to draw and build form in the classical tradition. Fills art requirements for home schooled students. Limit 16 students.

Easton Studio & School WEEKLY CLASSES
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....8 p.m. The pianist who has gained worldwide popularity for his hugely successful Windham Hill solo piano recordings (“Plains”, “Summer”, “Forest”, etc.) and masterful adaptations of the Vince Guaraldi (Peanuts) songbook, makes a much anticipated return to our stage. This is a musician who truly becomes one with his instrument. An evening to remember. $40
www.georgewinston.com

TALBOT COUNTY....ENJOY SOME OF THE FINEST RESTAURANTS ON THE EASTERN SHORE....MORE INFO TBA

EASTON....A Play by Children's Theatre Association

For more information, 410-822-7922
www.ctabaltimore.org

EASTON....6:30 pm. – 9:00 p.m. / Easton High School

Youth are welcome to learn about public speaking by watching 4-H members from all over the Eastern Shore compete in this exciting regional public speaking event. Call (410) 822-1244 for details.

OXFORD.... OXFORD FIRE COMPANY FUNDRAISER ~ 1ST ANNUAL CORN-HOLE TOURNAMENT!
Saturday, March 27th - 2 PM to 6PM
Double Elimination - 16 Teams
Food and Beer Included, Music by DJ Bill Wilson

Event will be held inside at the Oxford Fire House. Pre-Registration at www.oxfordfireco.com or Contact Adam Mayock at 443-786-2245. Warm-ups and registration will begin at 1:00pm.

$40 per Team / $15 for Spectators at the door.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st , 2nd, 3rd place teams.

EASTON....Held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Avalon Theatre.

Deadline for entry November 30, 2009

Selection of finalists January 16, 2010

Further information at www.chesapeakechambermusic.org/

EASTON...."An Old Fashioned Band Concert" featuring marches by John Phillip Sousa and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Suggested donations at the door ($10 adults & $5 seniors/students).

Tickets: Call 410-703-0755 or purchase online at www.chesapeakebaycommunityband.org

OXFORD.... The Oxford Farmers Market is held each Wednesday through mid-October from 4-6pm in the front circle drive of the Oxford Community Center. Market features fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, artisan bread, and handcrafted items. Special activities and vendors are featured on the first Wednesday of each month, April - September.

Enjoy this friendly community-gathering event while helping to support local, sustainable agriculture.

For more information, please contact market coordinator Erica Weick, at: eweick@atlanticbb.net

ST. MICHAELS....Selina II's season will be through October 31, sailing from the St. Michaels Harbour Inn & Marina.

Enjoy a day or sunset sail on a beautiful vintage cat boat on the Chesapeake Bay. Selina II is docked in St. Michaels, Maryland, a quaint Eastern Shore town known for its' wonderful seafood and quaint small town feel. You will be treated to an unforgettable sailing trip with Captain Iris Clarke, the owner of the sailing yacht. We also offer overnight sails and honeymoon getaways for those who want to spend more time on the water.

Designed after the classic New England Crosby cat Designed boats, The Selina II was built in 1926 at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, NY. At 41'6" overall length and 16' beam. She is the largest of the surviving vintage catboats. She is gaffed rigged, with a 48' mast and a 35' boom.

On a normal sailing day we carry about 1000 sq. ft. of canvas and our guests are treated to an old fashioned sailing experience. In the fall of 1980, an extensive restoration was begun to keep the Selina II in sailing condition. Fifty-five new white oak ribs had to be fashioned, bent and installed. Additional flooring timbers were required, and then a replacement of the cockpit and cabin interior which had been removed to reveal the ribs. Except for some changes in the galley and storage areas, as well as accommodations for navigational and safety aids, the Selina II has been kept as nearly possible true to her original design, including a full 6'2" headroom in the open saloon. In 1976, Selina II was among 90 US ships invited to participate in the Parade of Operation Sail in New York Harbor on the July 4th Bicentennial celebration. Since then she has been in the New York Harbor Festival in 1977, Boston's 350th anniversary in 1980, Norfolk, VA's Portfest in 1983, the Parade Of Ships in celebration of the Constitution's 200th anniversary in 1986, Albany's Portfest in 1989, Columbus's famous voyage parades in 1992, and OP Sail 2000 in New York and Boston.

Her ship's compliment has included children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of her original owners. After seventy-five years of plying the waters of Long Island, the Selina II came to her new home on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. She sails in and around the St. Michaels area of the Eastern Shore. Raised on and around the Selina II, her current Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Iris Clarke is a grand daughter of her original owners.

The Selina II limits her passengers to just 6 guests for an intimate taste of the history of sail.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Climb aboard history. Sailing into her 3rd century, REBECCA welcomes you to sail back in time. She is one of 17 newly designated National Historic Landmarks, and is the oldest working skipjack of a vanishing fleet that is declared one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

Sail with 5-th generation Tilghman Island skipper Capt. Wade Murphy, Jr., for a hands-on sailing experience while hearing stories of Chesapeake ecology, maritime history, nautical anecdotes, and even dredge for oysters. USCG certified for 49 passengers.

In the late 1890s hundreds of skipjacks plied the Chesapeake Bay to dredge for oysters. Today only a dozen working boats remain. Now, 116 years since the planks were cut for REBECCA, she carries passengers to bring alive maritime history and waterman culture, and to portray the present ecology of the Chesapeake.

Walk ons, buses, families, weddings, and beautiful sunsets. BYOB or catering available.

Sails....Sunday thru Friday, 11am to 1pm / 5pm to 7pm.
Saturdays, 11am to 1pm / 1pm to 3pm / 3pm to 5pm / 5pm to 7pm.

ST. MICHAELS....Sail on an authentic working Skipjack. One of the newer vessels to be built for the rigors of Maryland's wintertime commercial oyster dredging fishery. She was launched in 1966 in Harry Hogan, Virginia, by the Krentz Shipyard for Captian David Lewis of Wingate, MD.

The H.M. Krentz is 49 feet in length on her deck, 70 feet overall in length, a 15.5 feet beam, draws 4 feet/ 10 inches with the centerboard up and carries amost 2000 square feet of sail.

The open deck, so necessary for oyster dredging under sail, creates a very stable ride. It is a perfect setting for social gatherings or business meetings and makes a great outdoor classroom for educational groups of all ages.

The H.M. Krentz is U.S.Coast Guard certified to carry 32 passengers. Private charters are perfect for "Corporate" groups, cocktail parties, birthday and family outings, weddings and anniversary parties, and any occasion.

Daily 2 hour sailing schedule....10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. ; 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. and evening to sunset.

Departure is from the Crab Claw Restaurant in St. Michaels. $

EASTON....
Works by Guest Artists from each corner of the compass!
Ken DeWaard, Maggie Siner, Michelle Byrne and Joshua Been

Reception
Friday, April 2, 2010, 5-7 pm
5 South Street, Easton Maryland 21601
410-770-8350
http://www.southstreetartgallery.com

EASTON.... First Friday Gallery Walk is a cooperative effort by Easton Main Street and the fine art Galleries in downtown Easton. This fun community event has continued to grow and improve over several years. On this one special evening each month, new exhibits, guest artists and lecturers, light refreshments and occasional music are featured in the Galleries, as well as a number of shops, restaurants and business store fronts.

Visitors and residents of the area are encouraged to stroll from 5-9pm from gallery to gallery; visit shops open late, and dine in downtown Easton. Growing in popularity each year, this event reaches an estimated 1,000 collectors, community members and visitors each month and is a satisfying social experience.

Join friends and visitors on a leisurely stroll around downtown Easton (South, Harrison, Washington, Dover, & Goldsborough Streets and TalbotTown) to visit the Art Galleries and Specialty Shops open late for you. (most serve light refreshments)

EASTON.... The Easton Farmers Market attracts 700-1,000 visitors per Saturday during a season which runs from April right up until Christmas. Operating from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and Wednesdays during the summer months, this experience has become more than a typical shopping trip for local residents and visitors to the area.

Live music is presented from 10:30am–12:30pm, and many shoppers make a point of meeting friends and their favorite vendors regularly during their visits. Seasonal farm produce, farm products and meats, seafood, and baked goods are presented, as well as unique hand-crafted items – sold by the people who harvested or created them. These friendly, well-informed vendors are always ready to teach and talk. Aprons and market bags are now available for sale with the Easton Farmers Market logo.

EASTON.... 8am-1pm - music 10:30am to 12:30pm.
The Easton Farmers Market attracts 700-1,000 visitors per Saturday during a season which runs from April right up until Christmas. Operating from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and Wednesdays during the summer months, this experience has become more than a typical shopping trip for local residents and visitors to the area. Live music is presented from 10:30am–12:30pm, and many shoppers make a point of meeting friends and their favorite vendors regularly during their visits. Seasonal farm produce, farm products and meats, seafood, and baked goods are presented, as well as unique hand-crafted items – sold by the people who harvested or created them. These friendly, well-informed vendors are always ready to teach and talk. Aprons and market bags are now available for sale with the Easton Farmers Market logo.

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $195

For all levels. Stewart is an excellent instructor who will work with you and help take your skills further, at whatever your level. His upbeat and down to earth approach is geared toward inspiring and expanding both beginning and professional watercolourists' personal goals, and providing tools and insight into furthering those goals. Stewart's agenda includes frequent demos and critiques; a lesson on perspective; discussing how to work with a still life and studio painting; explaining plein air challenges; teaching how to work from a projected image, sketches, and photographs; a review of mounting, framing and storing watercolours; discussing great watercolourists working today and in the past; and a bibliography of helpful books and videos. Limit 16 students.

Easton Studio & School APRIL 2010 WORKSHOPS
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

EASTON....
Neil Innes of Monty Python and Rutles fame
NightCat | 5 Goldsborough St | Easton, MD - presented by Mangold Entertainment
Wednesday, April 14
8pm / $25

EASTON....9 am - 4 pm $475 (Model fees not included)

For intermediate and advanced students. This workshop with nationally known oil painter Kim English will spend time both outdoors and in. Kim is known for his great approach to light and shadow, and focuses on the ability to paint quickly and accurately, which can be useful in many situations. Techniques for achieving a spontaneous yet controlled approach will be practiced. Numerous small studies will be painted each day, followed by a critique. Kim will do painting demos and also work individually with all students. Limit 20 students.

Easton Studio & School APRIL 2010 WORKSHOPS
For more information or to register please call 410-770-8350 or visit http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com

ROYAL OAK....6-10pm at The Oaks!

Silent and Live Auction, Full Open Bar, Great Food and Music.

$100 per person.

Call 410-819-3780 to reserve your tickets and for more information
www.jmbryan.com

Proceeds benefit the James M. Bryan, Jr. Building Dreams For Youth Foundation.

EASTON....SEASON FINALE
Performance by the winner of the Cyso
Concerto Competition
Mozart: Symphonie Concertante For Winds
Tchaikovsky: Symphony #5

Thursday 7:30 PM
Easton Church of God
1009 N. Washington st. Easton, Md
Pre-concert talk 6:30 PM

WYE MILLS....Join Chesapeake College and the Tidewater Chapter - MD International Association of Administrative Professionals ® (IAAP) to celebrate National Administrative Professionals Day on Friday, April 23rd. All Upper Shore Administrative Professionals are invited for a day of education and inspiration.

The day’s breakout sessions focus on ways career-minded administrative professionals can position themselves for success in today's ever-changing business environment by mastering advanced office technology, honing their communication skills, forging collaborative relationships with managers and co-workers, and taking charge of their own career development!

Back this year by popular demand is keynote speaker Emily Ellis, former Vice President of Gaylord Entertainment. Ellis created the STAR culture of “service excellence” that has become a hallmark of the Gaylord Hotels brand. Prior to Gaylord, Ellis was an executive with Walt Disney World.

For more information, contact Marci Leach at Chesapeake College by calling 410-827-5833 or by email, mleach@chesapeake.edu.

OXFORD....Activities around town and including parade and book sale.

More information TBA !

EASTON....106 South Street, 410-822-ARTS

New Workshops!
The Figure in Pastel

Tues. and Wed., 9:30 – 1pm
April 27, 28, May 4, 5
Learn techniques using a live model in costume

$175 plus model fee

EASTON....The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the YMCA of Talbot County announce the Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA of Talbot County 10 Mile Race and Celebration scheduled for May 1, 2010.

The Race is two-fold. First, it will allow participants to retrace the 10-mile route Frederick Douglass walked from St. Michaels to his confinement at the Talbot County jail in Easton, MD after a failed escape attempt in April 1836. Walkers, runners and wheelchair athletes will retrace this path to raise monies for the creation of a memorial to honor Frederick Douglass on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn, celebrating both the triumph and achievements of this great American. Frederick Douglass (born circa 1818 into slavery in Talbot County, MD – died as a free man on February 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C.) is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history. His imprisonment at the jail set the stage for a sequence of events that led to his eventual escape to freedom, accomplishments that changed history and also for extensive improvements in the lives of all Americans.

The YMCA of Talbot County will share 50% of the race proceeds to promote physical fitness in the community where “the Y” serves one in three citizens in the area. The YMCA of Talbot County is currently in the middle of a $5 million capital campaign where a majority of those funds will be used to build a new Teen and Family Center. Robbie Gill, the Y’s executive director continues, “Monies received from the Race will be earmarked for continued youth development and enrichment programs as part of our capital campaign.”

The event, to also include a post-Race celebration in the historic district of Easton, is expected to attract a total of 5,000 participants to include racers, bystanders and celebration visitors.

Manning Lee, co-chair of the celebration sub-committee, says, “After the Race, everyone (participants, family members, friends and others from the region) will join in a “family-friendly” celebration event in downtown Easton, now commemorating its 300th anniversary. The Celebration will include music, food, and vendors along with the participation of all shopkeepers and restaurants in the heart of the historic district.”

To learn more about the Race and Celebration, please visit http://www.frederickdouglassymca10miler.com or contact Mary Ann Henker of The Henker Group at 410.253.7023.

EASTON....The Frederick Douglass YMCA 10-miler is to be held on May 1 following a route from St. Michaels to Easton similar to one taken by the enslaved Douglass.

9:00 a.m. / Festival Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Frederick Douglass (born circa 1818 into slavery in Talbot County, MD – died as a free man on February 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C.) is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history. He was an American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer. The Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA of Talbot County 10-Miler is two-fold. First, it will allow participants to relive the historic and tortured event when Frederick Douglass was dragged behind a wagon from St Michaels to his imprisonment at the Talbot County jail. Walkers and runners will retrace his path to raise monies for the creation of a memorial to honor Frederick Douglass on the Talbot County Courthouse lawn. Secondly, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the YMCA of Talbot County to promote physical fitness in the community where the Y serves one in three citizens of Talbot County. The partnership of the FDHS and the YMCA underscores the connection of the past and present, promoting the community's best interests of both legacy and health.

After the run, plan to participate in the Frederick Douglass Honor Society Festival! Food, fun, and games for the whole family!

Proceeds from that event will benefit both the YMCA and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Sails every Wednesday & Saturday.
Embark on a voyage of discovery aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excursions that take you back through the storied history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Your trip is hosted by Captain Mike Richards whose 31 years on the Chesapeake Bay gives him a unique perspective to share with the passengers.

He provides an exciting view of some of the finest lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. Traveling by FML (fast motor launch) their full day trips provide an opportunity to view up close 12 lighthouses with great photo ops at each one. Thier half-day trips give a close up view of five major lighthouses.

All trips depart from the Easter Shore's historic Tilghman Island.

Sails every Wednesday and Satruday departing at 9:00 am and returning at 5:30 pm.

Lunch and soft drinks provided.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Sails daily.
Embark on a voyage aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND and view two lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay.

Captain Mike Richards is your host, whose 31 years of experience on the Chesapeake Bay provides you with a unique perspective of this beautiful body of water and its history. You will depart 2 hours before sunset and complimentary champagne is served.

All trips depart from historic Tilghman Island.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Sails every Friday Sunday & Monday.
Embark on a voyage aboard the M/V SHARPS ISLAND, on excurisons that take you back through the history of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Captain Mike Richards hosts your trip. He has 31 years of experience of the Chesapeake Bay and provides an exciting view of five of the finest lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay.

Traveling by FML (fast motor launch), The Passage sails every Friday, Sunday, and Monday, departing 12:30 pm and returning at 4:30 pm.

Soft drinks provided.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....The Lady Patty is a canoe stern ketch designed by Philip L. Rhodes in 1931 and built at the M.M. Davis shipyard in Solomon’s Island, Md. in 1935. Only the finest materials were used in her construction and her approximate cost was $15,000 , no small sum in that year. The Lady Patty was sailed to Tampa Florida which became her homeport until 1994 when she came back to the Chesapeake Bay and Tilghman Island. The Lady Patty was sailed extensively throughout the Gulf of Mexico and The Caribbean Sea winning her share of club races. She entered the St. Petersburg, Fl. To Havana , Cuba race in 1938 and again in 1951 winning the latter.

The entire yacht, from the rub rail up is the original Lady Patty. Her Sitka Spruce masts soar to 56’ above the water and are supported by numerous hand-spliced stays and shrouds. The original teak decks have been splendidly restored including refastening with over 1400 bronze screws and 2200 feet of caulking. The original bronze hardware is in place and serving well. On a normal sailing day we carry about 1000 sq. ft. of sail and our guests are treated to an experience which cannot be duplicated on a modern yacht.

The Lady Patty is USCG inspected to carry 16 passengers and is equipped with state of the art safety equipment. Her Captain has over 26 years sailing experience not including 4 years as a USN officer on a Destroyer.

ST. MICHAELS.... Offering our DAILY cruises
11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4pm

Contact 410-745-3100 or chesapeakebaycruises@verizon.net for further information about chartering the PATRIOT for your special event. There are plenty of dates in 2009 still available at a low price!

See our website at: www.patriotcruises.com

OXFORD....Who Am I This Time? ~ Adapted from Kurt Vonnegut's story by Christopher Sergel, with additional dialogue by David Foster.

A delicious backstage comedy romance about a small town hardware clerk who only finds his true identity (and the love he craves) while acting on stage. A hilarious, though loving, look at the joys and perils of community theatre and the brave souls who expose themselves for their neighbors.
Directed by Fiona Foster.

Friday & Saturday- May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 8 pm;
Sunday - May 9, 16 & 23 at 2 pm;
Thursday - May 20 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

EASTON....The Academy Art Museum

This year the Academy Art Museum has invited Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company to perform at its annual Spring Event. The Museum is pleased to welcome this talented group from New Mexico and hopes you will show your support by joining us this Spring.

Joaquin Encinias created Yjastros, a revolutionary flamenco performance entity that is a unique blend of two different dance performance formats. With Yjastros, Encinias joins the structured improvisation of traditional flamenco and the mosaic quality of the American style repertory company. While dance and theater repertory companies are common in America, Yjastros is the first professional American touring company presenting flamenco in a true repertory format.

Yjastros performers, recognized internationally for their artistry, present breathtaking flamenco choreographies created exclusively for the company by some of the finest flamenco artists in the world. Through these exciting choreographies and masterful professional performances, Yjastros proudly brings the creative visions of world renowned flamenco artists to the American public and becomes a living flamenco archive.

ST. MICHAELS....(The Inn at Perry Cabin) Orient-Express continues its programme of Botanical and Flower Painting classes. This course is designed by Dr Shirley Sherwood, one of the world's pre-eminent collectors of botanical art, who exhibits parts of her collection of over 700 paintings and drawings worldwide.

Carol Woodin will teach at The Inn at Perry Cabin, set in lush landscaped gardens beside the waters of Chesapeake Bay. The gardens here have been cultivated for over 200 years and the hotel is famous for its beautifully planted containers, as well as its woodland garden, protected wetlands and row of Linden trees that line the drive.

ITINERARY - May 9-15, 2010

The Botanical & Flower Painting Class package includes:

Welcome cocktail reception and dinner with artist, Carol Woodin

Breakfast each morning in Sherwood's Landing Restaurant

Lunch daily in Sherwood's Landing

One Botanical Complex Facial (50 minutes) in the Linden Spa

Afternoon tea and snacks in the Artist's Studio

Ticket to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Hour and half evening sunset cruise

Farewell Dinner the evening before departure

Accommodations for six nights

All tuition fees with Carol Woodin

Contact the Inn for more information at 1 410 745 2200 or 1 866 278 9601

EASTON....106 South street, 410-822-ARTS

The Cityscape in Pastel
Tues. and Wed., 9:30 – 1pm

May 11, 12, 18, 19
A plein air class using Easton as the backdrop. Perspective drawing will be covered

$175

EASTON....8 p.m. - performs “From the Heart” With the voice of an angel, Beth will be performing both originals and jazz, swing, and blues from the American storybook with Joe Holt on piano, Tim Leahey on trumpet, Dominic Smith on drums, and John Pineda on bass. $20

410-822-7299
www.simplybeth.biz

TALBOT COUNTY....Talbot County Garden Club’s House and Garden Tour, part of the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage, is Saturday, May 15 from 10a.m.-5p.m., rain or shine.

See waterfront and historic homes and glorious gardens amid the natural beauty of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, many with notable examples of environmentally sound conservation practices.

Advance tickets, $30; day of tour, $35. Box lunches available, $15, must be reserved by May 7.

Mail checks to TCGC, P.O. Box 1524, Easton, MD 21601 or contact rfgaffney@verizon.net

EASTON....The first Kitchen and Garden Tour will be hosted by the Historical Society of Talbot County and the National Association of the Colonel Dames of America on May 22, 2010.

The tour will feature about eight homes and two Inns and will cost $20.00. There will be a raffle for a set of Noritake China for 12.

For more information, please call 410-822-5936.

TILGHMAN ISLAND....TAG TEAM TRIATHA-BOAT-ATHON! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.
CREB (CHOPTAND RIVER EASTERN BAY)
Conservancy will sponsor its first annual TRIATHA-BOAT-ATHON—a tag team race in three stages—and a challenge fundraiser! Don’t miss out on the competition and fun!
THE RACE:

A 5k run (or run/walk) along the beautiful NEW St. Michaels Nature... Trail ending at the Miles River Yacht Club (where you hand off the baton to your biker (a 5k is only 3 miles)

A 24 mile bike race from the Miles River Yacht Club to the Tilghman Island Bridge and back along some of the most awesome countryside the Western Shore only wishes it had

A 2-3 mile boat race off the beach of the Miles River Yacht Club - any single-hand non-motorized small craft of your choice (Opti, kayak, windsurfer, skull, canoe?) competing over a slalom boat course PRIZES, ETC:

Competitive divisions will include juniors (14 and under); all women; seniors; family; and an individual division for those hearty souls who want to compete in all three legs themselves. Teams will be partnered with local businesses and challenged to raise funds for river protection. (This is what this is really about, besides the competitive fun, food, and party.) Find a business sponsor or email us and we will couple you with one.

Prizes will be awarded to the winning competitors and those teams raising the most in donations!
REGISTER NOW:

Team entry fee of $100 can be paid by check through the mail, or paid online at our website through our "donate" button.

Register early by mail or email (as we may have to limit the number of teams.)

Send us: 1) the names and contact info (include email) for each team member and whether you need someone to fill in any leg of the race;
2) the division in which you wish to compete;
3) whether you have a business sponsor or need one; and
4) your entry fee.

Entry fees and donations are tax-deductible. Start organizing your team now! Help us raise funds to protect and preserve our local rivers while having fun!

See More CREB www.crebconservancy.org

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Hot, Steamed Crabs. This event is catered by a professional crab cooker, who brings his own crab steamer and recipes, The crabs are local crabs caught the same day as the event to insure freshness.

Many of the Venders in the Park are here for both Tilghman Day and the Seafood Festival (October 16, 2010) year after year.

Music for your listening and dancing pleasure provided by Bird Dog Wheeler and the Road Kings, well known local musicians and song writers.

The hard crab races are a long time favorite of the younger generation.

EASTON....Artists worldwide have begun painting in the Plein Air style, venturing from their studios to paint along roadsides, atop mountains, by the sea, in the gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, still lifes, figures and architecture in their natural, thriving elements.

Discover the talent and techniques behind this exciting art phenomenon and become a part of our flourishing local arts scene.

Come witness the dynamic painting competition and festival that is "Plein Air - Easton!" Explore one of the most picturesque small art towns on the East Coast while interacting with some of the nation's top plein air painters.

This juried exhibition and competition is a project of the Avalon Foundation and culminates with an awards presentation and multi-day exhibition and sale at the Academy Art Museum, a museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. The competition is part of an arts festival which will include other fine art exhibits, workshops, lectures, theatre and music.

The Plein Air-Easton! event will run from July 19 until July 25, 2010. There will be an artist registration and reception Sunday evening, July 18. Artists may paint within specified areas from July 19-22. Possible scenes include village streets, historic structures, industrial areas, pastoral vistas and marine subjects. Artists must turn in two completed, framed and ready to be hung artworks. Two-dimensional medium with a 36” x 42” maximum canvas size is acceptable. Work must be done “en plein air” without the assistance of photography.

The sale and exhibit will be held at the Academy Arts Museum, Friday evening (ticketed Collectors’ Preview Party) and all day Saturday and Sunday. Artists must pick up work that is not sold at the end of the exhibition or make their own arrangements for shipping. Artists may provide up to eight additional plein air paintings from home or produced during the week to replace sold work. Artists must submit 3 digital images of their original plein air work completed in the past two years along with a fee of $35.

For more information, or to order tickets call 410-822-7297

OXFORD....Leading Ladies ~ by Ken Ludwig. Another backstage farce by America's master of laugh-a-second comedy. A potent mixture of Charly's Aunt and The Importance of Being Earnest with lots of romantic nonsense and hilarious identity switching that is guaranteed to have you weeping with laughter. If you loved Moon Over Buffalo (and who didn't?), you'll die for Leading Ladies.
Directed by Erica Tecce.

Friday & Saturday - August 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 8 pm;
Sunday - August 15, 22 & 29 at 2 pm;
Thursday - August 26 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

EASTON....Easton Airport (Will be held in one of the hangars) / Fundraiser with a WWll Theme.
Big Band and, Warbirds.

For more details....Chairman, Dick Pairo 410-723-0020 or dickpairo@wyemail.com

EASTON....The Chesapeake Film Festival returns to Talbot County September 24-26, 2010.

The Chesapeake Film Festival's principal organizers are independent filmmaker Doug Sadler and Marie U'Ren representing community volunteers. An Advisory Board and volunteer committee members, many of whom have substantial film and media expertise, support them. The festival committee presents a series of film events throughout the year preceding the September festival. Some will be stand-alone; others will be presented in collaboration with local organizations, such as First Night® Talbot.

It is the mission of the Chesapeake Film Festival to entertain, enrich and inspire by bringing the finest in narrative, documentary and short film to the Chesapeake Bay community. The films we intend to showcase are broadly focused to illuminate both the diversity and the universality of the human condition.

We believe films can affect positive change and through this medium individuals and communities gain a greater understanding of themselves and the world. We envision a festival that stimulates, educates and empowers.

EASTON....Academy Art Museum

October 8, 9 &10, 2010 Call to Artists, applications and conditions of the Show will be posted on the web site January, 2010.

Deadline for applications will be April 1, 2010.

Congratulations to this year’s winners

Peter S. Dudley - Best Body of Work 1st place

Mona Adisa Brooks - Best Body of Work 2nd Place

Harvey Greenwald - Best Body of Work 3rd place

Evy Edelman - Best Single Piece

TILGHMAN ISLAND....Many families return for both Tilghman day and the Summer Seafood Festival year after year to take advantage of the Seafood available. Oyster shucking contest, Crab Picking, Auction....Boat Docking Contest - Always a favorite - never disappointing. Into the slip - stern first and a line around the piling in less than 20 seconds.

Another favorite event is the annual Fire Company Auction, All proceeds from this event go to support the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Co. This is a major fund raiser. There is a Silent auction during the early afternoon Followed by the live auction in the evening

Music provided by 'Bird Dog Wheeler and the Road Kings' Well known local musicians and song writers.

All exhibits open at 10:00 AM

11:00 AM Silent Auction begins Kronsberg Park, and continues all day

11:00 AM The Row Boat Race begins at Dogwood Harbor followed by the Jigger Throw contest

12:00 Noon Boat Docking contest begins in Dogwood Harbor

At 2:00 PM Work Boat races off Avalon Island

The Crab picking contest is held in Kronsberg park at 3:45 PM

The live Auction begins at 4:30 PM

OXFORD....Lives Interrupted ~ a World War II Musical Revue, created and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, directed and book by Betty Dorbin, musical direction by Marcia Gilliam. All the favorite songs from WW II woven together in a family story that mirrors the experiences all Americans shared. A must for veterans and their families, students (of all ages) and everyone who wants to re-live the moments and hear the music of the Greatest Generation.

Friday and Saturday - October 22, 23, 29, 30 November 5 & 6 at 8 pm;
Sunday - October 24, 31 & November 7 at 2 pm;
Thursday - November 4 at 7 pm.

Oxford Community Center, Oxford.
410-226-0061
www.tredavonplayers.org/

EASTON.... Waterfowl Festival - A Wildlife Art & Sportsman’s Expo! 40TH YEAR
The ultimate weekend for the sophisticated sportsman or art lover.Venues throughout Easton feature world-class wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings and photos. Collectible decoys, sporting gear and adventures to delight every outdoorsman. A wine tasting pavilion not to be missed. Also scheduled are World Championship Calling Contests, decoy auctions, shooting, retriever and fly-fishing demonstrations, a sporting clays tournament, kid’s activities and evening concerts. 18,000 visitors mingle with 400 of the nation’s finest wildlife artists, craftsmen and vendors. A festive atmosphere topped by great food and music make this event a must each November. Free parking and shuttle service.

EASTON.... 7pm / FREE

This will be the warm up show before the USAF performs a DAR-Constitution Hall. Easton High School Auditorium.

For tickets, please mail a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
The Star Democrat
PO Box 600
Easton, MD 21601
Attn’ Avalon Joy
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EASTON....First Night gets a little bigger every year. Downtown is full of fun things to do for adults and children. Bring the whole family back to the Avalon for dancing and the Countdown to Midnight.

6pm - midnight / Admission by First Night Button.