MEMBER UPDATES
The Garfield a Season of Live Theatrical Productions for 2021
In a plan to bring back live performances to their stage, the Garfield Center for the Arts has announced a season of theatrical programs for 2021 that includes 2 full length plays, another installment of Short Attention Span Theatre, and a musical to finish the season.
Haven Harbour Marina Resorts Change in Leadership
General Manager Woodrow “Woody” Loller is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service to the Haven Harbour Marina Resorts community. Hired in 2001 as service manager of Haven Harbour Yacht Services, Woody oversaw the continued success of our area’s most trusted full-service yachting facility for 11 years before being named general manager in 2012.
UM Shore Regional Health, Choptank Community Health Announce Collaboration to Expand Health Care Services in Kent and Northern QA's Counties
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) and Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) have announced a collaborative plan to expand health care services for Kent and northern Queen Anne’s County.
Nancy Cordes to Host ShoreRivers "State of the Rivers" Online
ShoreRivers proudly presents its annual State of the Rivers online via Zoom on Friday, May 7, from 5:00-6:15 pm. Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief White House correspondent, will emcee the live presentation, which will include the official release of the 2020 River Report Card.
Chestertown A&E District Hosts Art Walk April 24
Live music will enliven the sidewalks Saturday, April 24 as The Chestertown Arts and Entertainment District hosts a Spring Art Walk to a dozen downtown galleries and studios. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme of the Art Walk is “Re-emergence,” a reference to both the natural world awakening to Spring and the world’s eagerness to emerge safely after a winter of pandemic isolation.
Maryland State Arts Council Announces 2021 Independent Arts Award Recipients
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) announced today that $266,000 has been awarded to 66 Maryland artists through the 2021 Independent Artist Awards (IAA).
Grant Helps Main Street Keep Downtown Cleaner
Thanks largely to a $4,970 grant from the Keep Maryland Beautiful program, Main Street Chestertown has purchased four new recycling receptacles and one new trash bin for the Town to help keep downtown litter-free.
M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site to Offer Walk-Up Vaccination Slots Beginning Friday
The M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site will offer same-day, walk-up vaccinations beginning Friday, April 9. A limited number of 200 walk-up vaccination slots will be available each day from 10 am to 2 pm, seven days a week.
Kent Ag Center's Annual Auction
Come support the Kent Ag Center at their annual auction, happening this Saturday, April 10th at 10 am. The Silent Auction begins at 10 am and the Live Auction will begin at 11 am, at the Kent County Fairgrounds, 21349 Tolchester Beach Rd. Chestertown.
The Garfield Center Restarts Live Performances from the State with a Streamlined Production of 1959 Pink Thunderbird Opening April 30th
The Garfield Center is excited and pleased to announce its return to live performances starting April 30th with 1959 Pink Thunderbird. Written by James McLure, the program is a presentation of two one-act plays, Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star, which are related to one another by events, characters and plot.