Date: Thursday the 1st
July 1st - 31st 2010
Time: 5-8pm Reception on the 1st Friday of the
Event: The Artists' Gallery First Friday
Location: 239 High Street, Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-2425
Email:
URL:

Featuring Sally Clark's new watercolors mixed media

Date: Thursday the 1st
July 1 - 31
Time:
Event: Garden Puppet Theatre Mini-Museum Exhibit
Location: Kent County Visitor Center, 122 N. Cross St. Chest

Contact:
PH: 410-778-5841
Email: tph203@verizon.net
URL:

Changing characters and themes throughout the year.

Date: Friday the 2nd
Time: 5-8pm
Event: Chestertown's 1st Fridays
Location: Downtown Chestertown

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: www.kentcounty.com/artsentertainment

Meander the red-brick, tree-lined sidewalks of Historic Chestertown, while enjoying extended shop hours and arts and entertainment throughout Downtown. For a list of activities, please check this calendar for specific listings.

Date: Friday the 2nd
July 2 - Aug. 29 2010
Time: 5-8pm
Event: Parts
Location: Chestertown Arts League at 312 Cannon St. in Chest

Contact: Rich Hall
PH: 410-928-5012
Email: rwhall@pitt.edu
URL:

Art which examines detailed views of the human body, animals, the works of nature and man, . An alternative title might be "Parts of the Whole". Open to all artists in all media. Thurs, Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 10am- 4pm; Sunday hours in the summer and event weekends. Special show openings with receptions on most first Fridays of each month - 5-8pm. FREE Show dates: Jul 2 - Aug 29

Date: Friday the 2nd
July 2nd-31st, 2010
Time: Wed-Fri 12-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Event: Woodesign: Fun Follows Functions
Location: Art Works, 306 Park Row, Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-6300
Email: artworkschestertown@gmail.com
URL: www.artworkschestertown.org

Jack Smollens, woodcarver and storyteller, with his artifacts on display will regale you with with tales of traveling and working with various architects on the East Coast. His unique woodcraft will be on display and available for purchase this month. Gallery open Wednesday thru Friday 12-3pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm. For more information call 410-778-6300 or email artworkschestertown@gmail.com

Date: Friday the 2nd
Time: 8pm
Event: Kirsten Thien Band
Location: The Prince Theatre

Contact: Box Office
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.kirstenthien.com

First Friday with Kirsten Thien Band performing in the New Orleans Music Tradition.
Tickets: $10.00

Date: Friday the 2nd
Time: 5-8pm
Event: Downtown Chestertown "Independence Day" Celebration
Location: Fountain Park & throughout Downtown

Contact: Marilyn Klompus
PH: 410-810-4898
Email: info@homegrownandgreen.com
URL: www.downtownchestertown.org

Your local 'Independent Chestertown Businesses' invite you to Celebrate First Friday "Indepence Day". Music by Jack the Penguin Acoustic, FREE sno-cones, popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade, flags, balloons. $1 corn dogs & 50 cent sodas. Drawings for great prizes throughout downtown!

Date: Saturday the 3rd
Time: 6:30-8pm
Event: Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band
Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-0500
Email:
URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/

Marches, light classics, big-band tunes.
The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30pm, except July 3, 2010 when the concert starts early at 6:30pm and ends at 8pm in order to give people time to get to local fireworks displays. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through second weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, and Sept. 11. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and Community Contributors. Donations may be sent to Music in Fountain Park, Town of Chestertown, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Date: Saturday the 3rd
Time: 10am
Event: Annual Rock Hall July 4th Parade
Location: Main Street, Rock Hall

Contact:
PH: 410-639-7611
Email:
URL: www.rockhallmd.com

Old-fashioned parade begins at 10am on Main Street. Then head for the Rock Hall Community Center for a taste of local food, festivities, music, crafts & more. For more information call 410-639-7611 or visit www.rockhallmd.com

Date: Saturday the 3rd
Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Event: Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market

This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.

Date: Sunday the 4th
Time: Dusk
Event: Chestertown's July 4th Fireworks
Location: Chester River, Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-0500
Email:
URL: www.chestertown.com

Experience the 4th in a small, historic town. Fireworks at dusk. FREE! For more information call 410-778-0500 or visit www.chestertown.com for viewing areas.

Date: Monday the 5th
July 5 - August 7
Time:
Event: Playmakers Summer Camp 2010
Location: Prince Theatre - 210 High Street, Chestertown

Contact: Prince Theatre
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.princetheatre.org

Mondays - Thursdays
Ages 8–10: 10am–12pm
Ages 11–15: 2pm–5:pm
*Fridays
Ages 8–10: 10am–2pm
Ages 11–15: 1pm–5pm

*Friday sessions are longer to accommodate visits from multi-cultural performers. These performances are open to the public, at $5 per ticket. For information about group rate tickets or specific performers, please contact the theatre.
Summer Camp at the Prince Theatre culminates in an original final production that includes all participants.

Date: Monday the 5th
Time: 7:30pm
Event: Live Playwrights Society
Location: The Prince Theatre

Contact: Box Office
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.liveplaywrightssociety.org

For readers, writers, observers & critics! Here's an opportunity to read your own work followed by a discussion intended to help refine your work! Join us in fostering a community of playwrights, actors and critics.

Date: Thursday the 8th
Time: 11am
Event: Pee Wee Pirates .....The Kent County Public Library
Location: Main Branch, 408 High Street, Chestertown

Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
PH: 410-778-3636
Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org

MAKE A SPLASH, READ! Summer 2010
Award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung is
"Captain Jean, Pirate Queen" in this fully interactive program which will have you climbing the rigging, swabbing the decks, and talking like a pirate.
For all Ages.Please call to register.

Date: Friday the 9th
Time: 1pm
Event: The Story Man - Baba Jamal Koram
Location: The Prince Theatre

Contact: The Prince Theatre
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.princetheatre.org

Baba Jamal Koram, a Master storyteller, brings storytelling alive with the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom, his stories encourage youth to make intelligent choices to improve their character.
Tickets: $5.00/Group Rates Available.

Date: Saturday the 10th
Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Event: Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets

Contact:
PH:
Email: http://www.chestertown.com\market
URL:

This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.

Date: Wednesday the 14th
Time: 1pm
Event: Children's Movie Matinee at The Kent County Public Library
Location: Main Branch, 408 High Street, Chestertown

Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
PH: 410-778-3636
Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org

Come in...Cool off...and watch "FINDING NEMO" on the big screen.
Free Popcorn!

Date: Friday the 16th
Time: 1pm
Event: The Spilling Ink Project
Location: The Prince Theatre

Contact: Box Office - Suzanne Street
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.princetheatre.org

The Hedgelawn Multi-cultural Performance Series.
Memorable tales from Indian folklore and mythology unfold through South Indian dance forms. Melodic music, colorful costumes along with narration in English embellishes the program. Engaging way for all ages to learn about India.
Tickets: $5.00

Date: Saturday the 17th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Event: The Gospel Shepherds & the 100 Voice Choir
Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-0500
Email:
URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/

Modern & traditional Gospel.
The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30 pm. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through the fourth weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, Sept. 11 & 25. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and Community Contributors. Donations may be sent to Music in Fountain Park, Town of Chestertown, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Date: Saturday the 17th
Time: 10am–12:30pm
Event: Sultana Projects Public Paddles
Location: Riley's Mill on the Chester River

Contact: Sharon Burritt
PH: 410-778-5954
Email: sburritt@sultanaprojects.org
URL:

Spend a morning with Sultana Projects‚ trained staff paddling some of the most pristine sections of the National Park Service's new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail as well as adjacent river trails. Canoes are provided, so just bring a day-pack and be ready to explore.
Advance reservations recommended. Adults $30 / $15 under 12. Sorry, no children under 8.

Date: Saturday the 17th
Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Event: Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market

This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.

Date: Saturday the 17th
Time: 12–7pm
Event: Praise in the Park
Location: Wilmer Park, Chestertown

Contact: Work In Progress Ministries
PH: 410-928-6085
Email: janbivalent@atlanticbb.net
URL: http://www.wipministries.com

Work In Progress Ministries will be hosting this annual event. The day will feature many local gospel singing groups, delicious food and desserts, as well as praise dancing, drama performance, games and activities for the children. Admission is free. Come and celebrate God's goodness.

Date: Friday the 23rd
Time: 1pm
Event: Tucker's Tales Puppet Show
Location: The Prince Theatre

Contact: Box Office
PH: 410-810-2060
Email: boxoffice@princetheatre.org
URL: www.princetheatre.org

The Hedgelawn Muti-cultural Performance Series.
Performing company since 1981 has traveled around the country delighting audiences from small children to senior citizens with a variety of styles skillfully displayed in their interesting programs.
Tickets: $5.00 Group Rates Available.

Date: Saturday the 24th
Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Event: Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market

This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.

Date: Monday the 26th
Sunday, July 26 - Sat, July 31
Time:
Event: Christmas in July at Simply Bed & Bread
Location: 208 Mt. Vernon Ave, Chestertown

Contact: Cheryl Hoopes
PH: 410-778-4359
Email: simplybedandbread@gmail.com
URL: www.simplybedandbread.com

Christmas candles in the windows, the smell of cinnamon, and twinkling Christmas tree lights....Sound inviting? You're already wishing for cooler weather...might as well think about coming to Chestertown to pretend it's already December! Many simple surprises will welcome guests into Simply Bed & Bread during the last week in July! Coincides with the annual Krazy Daze shopping event in downtown Chestertown. Call for details and BOOK NOW!

Date: Tuesday the 27th
Time: 6:30pm–8pm
Event: Riverfront Concert Series: Bob Zentz
Location: Custom House Lawn, 101 S. Water St., Chestertown

Contact: Michael Buckley
PH: 410-810-7156
Email: mbuckley3@washcoll.edu
URL: www.starrcenter.washcoll.edu/

The new Washington College Riverfront Concert Series, developed in partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum Summer Concert Series, kicks off on Tuesday, July 27 with a performance by singer, songwriter, and storyteller Bob Zentz, whose many instruments include the concertina, hurdy gurdy, and autoharp. Zentz has been a featured artist at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a guest on the popular public radio program, 'A Prairie Home Companion', and a crew member and performer aboard Pete Seeger's Hudson River sloop Clearwater. His five albums span the genres of folk, traditional, Celtic, and maritime music, and his Chesapeake Bay songs, including 'This Old Bay' and 'The Last Skipjack,' have become classics around the region.
Riverfront Concert Series events begin at 6:30pm. on the back lawn of Washington College's circa-1746 riverfront Custom House, located at the corner of Water and High Streets in downtown Chestertown. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, concerts will take place in Decker Theater, Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College. AN ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVENT.
Mac Walter & John Cronin will continue the series on Tuesday, August 17.

Date: Wednesday the 28th
Time: 2pm
Event: Skins, Skulls & Shells at KCPL
Location: Rock Hall Branch, 5585 Main Street

Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
PH: 410-639-7162
Email:
URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org

Fantastic Things to Do, Summer 2010.
Test your ability to identity creatures as you investigate the animals that live in and around the wetlands of Maryland. Check out actual artifacts and have all your questions answered by educators from Environmental Concern.
Ages 8 and up. Please call to register.

Date: Thursday the 29th
July 29th - 31st 2010
Time: 9am-5pm
Event: Chestertown Crazy Days
Location: Downtown Chestertown

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: www.chestertown.com

Not just your average sidewalk sale. This is Downtown's famous Crazy Days sale, in the historic district. Once a year, specialty shops display bargains on the red-brick sidewalks of Chestertown. For more information visit www.chestertown.com

Date: Friday the 30th
Time: 11am
Event: KCPL's Imagi-Quarium Concert
Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown

Contact: Vera Shade, Children's Librarian
PH: 410-778-3636
Email: kcowperthwait@kent.lib.md.us
URL: www.kentcountylibrary.org

MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
A Fountain Park Concert to celebrate Crazy Days! Sue Trainor will have you moving, stretching and having a great time.

Date: Saturday the 31st
Time: 7-8:30pm
Event: Chester River Runoff
Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown

Contact:
PH: 410-778-0500
Email:
URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/

Bluegrass - Country - Americana

Date: Saturday the 31st
Time: 10am–12:30pm
Event: Sultana Projects Public Paddles
Location: Turner's Creek on the Sassafras River

Contact: Sharon Burritt
PH: 410-778-5954
Email: sburritt@sultanaprojects.org
URL:

Spend a morning with Sultana Projects‚ trained staff paddling some of the most pristine sections of the National Park Service's new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail as well as adjacent river trails. Canoes are provided, so just bring a day-pack and be ready to explore.
Advance reservations recommended. Adults $30 / $15 under 12. Sorry, no children under 8.

Date: Saturday the 31st
Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Event: Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets

Contact:
PH:
Email:
URL: http://www.chestertown.com\market

This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.