Come to Easton on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. Enjoy our fabulous weather, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Easton offers its visitors a wide variety of outdoor activities and an opportunity to forget their workday stress: sail on the Chesapeake or one of our rivers; golf on one of our seven golf courses; test your aim with sporting clays; see eagles soar and catch a glimpse of other wildlife in nearby refuges; cycle the Tred Avon Circle; or just take it easy and explore the local flora and fauna. Our evening diversions are just as enjoyable as our daytime activities. Easton has live theater, live music, movies, and a range of restaurants to please any palate and fit any price range. Come to Easton and unwind and indulge yourself. Be sure to extend your visit by staying in one of our gracious Victorian Bed and Breakfasts, Days trips do not relieve your stress as much as a multiple night stay.

© Bishop's House Bed and Breakfast 2010

Easton, Maryland, "the 8th Best Small Town in America"  is an arts and cultural center with a population of over 14,000 individuals who love living in a small town that offers the best of many worlds: access to large metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, and Wilmington; good health care from a strong local hospital and medical community; casual and gourmet dining; shopping for all budgets from collectibles to fine antiques; eclectic art galleries; numerous public golf courses; the splendid Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in their backyard for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and crabbing; an historic Town Center with Colonial and Victorian architecture; and an active local community that welcomes new ideas and enthusiasm.

July 2010

Oxford's Farmer's Market First Wednesday Of The Month - Outdoor location held the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.

Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday - Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 7 PM & Sat 9 AM - 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.

Bingo Every Friday Night - Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.

Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

St. Michaels FreshFarm Market - Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 Am. Muskrat Park, Willow and Green Sts. St. Michaels.

Jul: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM. Moonlight Sail 8- 10 PM. Wine Tasting Cruise.  Private Sailing Lessons, private charters, & catering available. Departs St. Michaels Harbour, St. Michaels. Admission charges do not include the 10% St. Michaels amusement tax nor gratuities. 410-726-9400. E-mail: sailselina@aol.com

Jul: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H. M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 11:00 AM, 2 PM, evening to sunset. Departs from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080. E-mail: hmkrentz@bluecrab.org

Jul: Skipjack Rebecca Ruark - Sail aboard the Rebecca Ruark departing from Tilghman Island. Daily cruises available. 410-829-3976.

Jul: Antique Quilts (1840-1950) Exhibit - Eight rarely seen antique quilts from the museums collection plus additional quilts from private collections. St. Michael Museum at St. Mary's Square, St. Michaels. 410-745-9561.

 Jul 1-2: Easton's Carnival - 6 - 11 PM. Super rides, carnival food, games and prizes, one price bracelet nights are Tuesday through Friday. Located behind Target Store, off Marlboro Road/Route 33, St. Michaels Road, Easton.

Jul 1: Lauren Zettler and Allison Weiss - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 1: Outdoor Concert Featuring Blues DeVille - Good ol' fashioned rock-n-roll. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Jul 2: Cinema by Starlight Jurassic Park - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Sponsored by Easton Market Square. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Jul 3: Oxford Fireworks - Fireworks at Dusk

Jul 3: St. Michael's Fireworks - Fireworks at Dusk

Jul 3: Easton's Carnival - 4 - 11 PM. Super rides, carnival food, games and prizes, one price bracelet nights are Tuesday through Friday. Located behind Target Store, off Marlboro Road/Route 33, St. Michaels Road, Easton.

Jul 3: Reception for The Great American Landscape - Master Exhibit - 5 - 8 PM. Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton! 2005-2009, Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J. Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White. Exhibit continues through August 30th. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Jul 4: Easton's Carnival - 4 - 11 PM. Super rides, carnival food, games and prizes, one price bracelet nights are Tuesday through Friday. Located behind Target Store, off Marlboro Road/Route 33, St. Michaels Road, Easton.

Jul 4: Easton's Independence Festival Fireworks, Food, Music & Carnival - Super rides, carnival food, games and prizes. Local non-profit groups provide concession food booths, (annual fundraiser), & live entertainment: The Shades Band, 6 - 7:15 PM; Patriotic Program 7:15- 7:45 PM; XPD's Band 8 - 9:15 PM. The Finale is always an Amazing Fireworks Display held at dusk! (8:30-9 PM). Located behind Target Store, off Marlboro Road/Route 33, St. Michaels Road, Easton. Easton Main Street. 410-820-8822. Rain Date Monday, July 5th.

Jul 4: Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball vs. TBA - 4 PM. Enjoy a game of old-time base ball as it was played in 1864. Fair Plays sponsored by the Historical Society of Talbot County. Game to be held on the Easton Carnival Grounds, located behind Target Store, off Marlboro Road/Route 33, St. Michaels Road, Easton. Phone 410-822-0773.

Jul 8: Erik Mongrain - 7:30 & 9:30 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $25. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 8: Outdoor Concert Featuring Suzanne and Jim - Americana roots music. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Jul 8-11: 37th Annual Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Show - Show offers a wide variety of things to enjoy...antique steam engines, gas engines, working blacksmiths, horse pull, auction, crafts, refreshments & music. Thurs. Noon-10 PM; Fri-Sun 10 AM-10 PM. Tuckahoe Showgrounds, Ocean Gateway Highway, Easton. 410-822-9868. E-mail: information@tuckahoesteam.org Admission charge. 

Jul 9: Cinema by Starlight Pink Panther - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Jul 9: Greg Holden and Katie Costello - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 9: Stubby Knuckles with Mark Smith - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Foot stompin', Chicago-style piano blues. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $15. 410-822-7299.

Jul 9 & 10: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 7 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 10: Outdoor Summer Concert Series Chopteeth - Afro Funk Big Band. 7 PM. Washington Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.

Jul 10: David Johansen (New York Dolls, Buster Poindexter) -  8 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $30/$40 VIP. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 10: Rebecca Pronsky  - 9 PM. The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Up & coming Brooklyn singer/songwriter with a little twang & a lot of empathy. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $15. 410-822-7299.

Jul 11: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Matinee/Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 2 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 11: Blip Blip Bleep - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. High-energy electro/indie-pop project out of NYC. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $15. 410-822-7299.

Jul 15: Outdoor Concert Featuring Royal Oak Musicians - Acoustic folk music and songs of the Bay Watermen. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Jul 16: Cinema by Starlight Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Sponsored by Candlelight Cove. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Jul 16 & 17: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 7 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 17: Outdoor Summer Concert Series Surf, Sun & '65 - Sun Records/Surf/Songs from '65. 7 PM. Harrison Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.

Jul 18: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Matinee/Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 2 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 19-25: 6th Annual Plein Air Competition & Arts Festival - Dynamic painting competition and festival that is "Plein Air-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 gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, still life, figures and architecture in their natural, thriving elements. Exciting venues for viewing & purchasing art. Sponsored by Academy Art Museum, Avalon Foundation and Easton Main Street. 410-822-7297. 

Jul 20: Dawes with Sonia Leigh -  8 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 22: Outdoor Concert Featuring Eastport Oyster Boys - Musical history tour of the Chesapeake. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Jul 22: The Rape of Europa Movie Screening - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Film Festival, panel discussion following the screening. Admission FREE.

Jul 23 & 24: Gilbert and Sullivan's lolanthe Performed by Wye Operetta- 7:30 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. FREE live theatre performance.

Jul 23: The Battle of Britain Concert & the 100th Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Classic - 3 - 11 PM. Sailwinds, 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Food & retail vendors with Rolling Stones Tribute Bands vs. Beatlemania Bands.

Jul 23& 24: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 7 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 24: Artist's Reception for The Great American Landscape - Plein Air Master's Exhibit - 5 - 7 PM. Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton! 2005-2009, Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J. Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White. Exhibit continues through August 30th. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Jul 24: Tom Principato Band - 8 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $20. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Jul 24 & 25: International Great Grapes! - Noon - 6 PM. Bring your friends and family and picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy the weekend on the lawn and listen to some of your fvorite tunes while you enjoy tasting 250 of your favorite wines from all over the world! Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville/Annapolis. Admission charge. 800-830-3976.

Jul 25: 8th Annual Murder Mystery Matinee/Dinner Theatre "Murder At Mamma Morelli's" - Presented by the Peake Players of Chesapeake College. 2 PM. Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission includes show, complete buffet dinner, and dessert $30 per person. Reservations required. 410-822-5400, Ext. 278.

Jul 25: Gilbert and Sullivan's lolanthe Performed by Wye Operetta- 4 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. FREE live theatre performance.

Jul 26 - 30: Camille Przewodek Artist Workshop Plein Air - A New Way of Seeing Color - 9 AM - Noon & 1:30 - 4:30 PM. (8 AM start on Monday). For all levels. Discover a new way of seeing color. Good color, or color that expresses the light key of nature, can make even the most mundane subject matter strikingly beautiful. Limit to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $650 plus model fee for Friday session.

Jul 29: Outdoor Concert Featuring Bay Jazz Project - They play it all, very well! 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Jul 30: Cinema by Starlight Shrek - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Jul 31: Outdoor Summer Concert Series US Navy Sea Changers - Sea Shanties & Broadway Tunes. 7 PM. Washington Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.

Jul 31: Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $25. Tickets 410-822-7299.

Jul 31: Chesapeake Folk Festival - 10 AM - 5 PM. Celebrating the Bay's people, food, music, work and traditions. Festival participants will enjoy live music, a variety of food items and wines from Maryland vineyards, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors. Featured musical guests include The New Gospelites and honky-tonk artist Arty Hill. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Navy Point, St. Michaels. Admission charge $15 per person for non-members, free for members of the CBMM. Boat rides and food are an additional charge.

August 2010

Oxford's Farmer's Market First Wednesday Of The Month - Outdoor location held the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.

Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday - Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 7 PM & Sat 9 AM - 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.

Bingo Every Friday Night - Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.

Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

St. Michaels FreshFarm Market - Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 Am. Muskrat Park, Willow and Green Sts. St. Michaels.

Aug: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM. Moonlight Sail 8- 10 PM. Wine Tasting Cruise.  Private Sailing Lessons, private charters, & catering available. Departs St. Michaels Harbour, St. Michaels. Admission charges do not include the 10% St. Michaels amusement tax nor gratuities. 410-726-9400. E-mail: sailselina@aol.com

Aug: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H. M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 11:00 AM, 2 PM, evening to sunset. Departs from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080. E-mail: hmkrentz@bluecrab.org

Aug: Skipjack Rebecca Ruark - Sail aboard the Rebecca Ruark departing from Tilghman Island. Daily cruises available. 410-829-3976.

Aug 5: Outdoor Concert Featuring Free & Eazy Group - Oldies but goodies from the 30s & 40s. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Aug 5:  Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons  -  NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Aug 6: Cinema by Starlight Hair Spray - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Movie sponsored by Studio 2 Hair Salon. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Aug 6-30: The Great American Landscape - Master's Exhibit - 5 - 7 PM. Featuring the five Grand Prize winners from Plein Air-Easton! 2005-2009, Gavin Brooks, Tim Bell, Robert J. Barber, Greg LaRock and Stewart White. Exhibit continues through August 30th. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Aug 6 - 9: Tom Lynch Artist Workshop Watercolor - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Instructors objective is to show the vast range and flexibility of watercolor. Learn new techniques; how to plan for success; build a successful painting; and to put drama, emotion, and convection into your art. Learn how to push the limits of color, contrast, and light. Limit to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $400

Aug 7: Outdoor Summer Concert Series Mike Elzey & Band - Rock/Blues/Pop. 7 PM. Goldsborough Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.

Aug 8:  Kat Parsons  -  7:30 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Aug 9:  Madi Diaz with Seth Glier   -  8:00 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Aug 10: Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm Rescheduled From March 2nd -  8 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $20. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com  ALL TICKETS HONORED.

Aug 12: Outdoor Concert Featuring D'Vibe & Conga - Good time summer jive music. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Aug 13: Cinema by Starlight Babe - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

Aug 13 -15: "Plein Air" Art Weekend Retreat - Workshops are taught by Dawn Malosh. The event was organized by Outside Art Adventures, based out of Aesthetic Alternative Art Studios in Sherwood, MD. The weekend art retreat filled with art creation and just "plein" fun is being held at Wades Point Inn, outside of St. Michaels. Wades Point Inn is located on the Eastern Bay with sweeping views of the Chesapeake. Pre-registration is required. Fee charged. 410-212-9320.

Aug 13-29: Fuddy Mears - David Lindsay-Abaire's madcap tale of a recovering amnesiac's remarkably forgettable past Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut Street, Church Hill, MD 21623. Admission charge. 410-758-1331.

Aug 14 - 16: Nancy Tankersley - Jumpstart Into Oils Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For beginning students with little or no experience or for those who have not touched a brush in years! Nancy will take you through the materials needed for oil painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and how to think in shapes. Students will paint a still life from life, talking about how to work from photos, with frequent demos by the instructor. Limit to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $300. 

Aug 14: The Angel Band  -  RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 24TH -   8 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Aug 14: "All You Can Eat Crab Feast Fundraiser" - 5 - 9 PM. Putting contest along with a Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle, music provided by DJ Ground Hog, (Erick Higgins), buffet served from 6 - 8 PM. Open seating, table reservations can be made for groups of 8-10 ticket purchase. Benefit Channel Marker, Inc. Easton Club Waterview Room and grounds, 28449 Clubhouse Drive, Easton. Advance reservation required, limited seating. Admission charge $65 at door $60 in advance. 410-822-4619.

Aug 14: Outdoor Summer Concert Series The Reminders- Gospel/Country. 7 PM. Washington Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.

Aug 14: Cambridge Rescue Fire Company's 31st Annual Seafood Feast-I-Val - 1 - 6 PM. Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs, Crab Soup, Fried Clams and Fish, BBQ Chicken, Ranch Fries & Sweet Potato Fries, Hot Dogs, Corn on the cob, Tomatoes, Watermelon and live music by Golden Touch. Included in the event is the sixth annual Seafood Feast-I-Val Car Show, tours of the historic town every hour, (small fee). Governor's Hall, Sailwinds Park on the Choptank River, Cambridge. Tickets available at gate $35 for adults, children ages 3 to 11 $10 & under 2 years of age Free. Free Parking!

Aug 19: Outdoor Concert Featuring Greg Farley  - Summer beach songs. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Aug 20: Cinema by Starlight Back To The Future - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE.

Aug 21: Outdoor Summer Concert Series US Navy Cruisers - Contemporary Music. 7 PM. Harrison Street, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Concert sponsored by Fred Frederick Foundation. FREE. Bring lawn chair.  

Aug 26: Outdoor Concert Featuring Mid-Shore Community Band - A variety of tunes from a 50 piece concert band. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Aug 26:  Jill Andrews (of the Everybodyfields)  -  8:00 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Aug 26: The Free And Eazy Group In Concert - 7:30 - 9 PM. Local jazz and dance band featuring 1920 & 1930's dance music. Includes dancing, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Benefit Talbot Mentors. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. Admission charge $25.

Aug 27: Cinema by Starlight Wall-E - Outdoor movie at dusk. Harrison Street & Brewers Lane, Easton. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Movie sponsored by Green Energy Design & General Store. Bring blanket or lawn chair. FREE. 

September 2010

Oxford's Farmer's Market First Wednesday Of The Month - Outdoor location held the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.

Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday - Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 7 PM & Sat 9 AM - 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.

Bingo Every Friday Night - Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.

Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

St. Michaels FreshFarm Market - Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 Am. Muskrat Park, Willow and Green Sts. St. Michaels.

Sept: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM. Moonlight Sail 8- 10 PM. Wine Tasting Cruise.  Private Sailing Lessons, private charters, & catering available. Departs St. Michaels Harbour, St. Michaels. Admission charges do not include the 10% St. Michaels amusement tax nor gratuities. 410-726-9400. E-mail: sailselina@aol.com

Sept: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H. M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 11:00 AM, 2 PM, evening to sunset. Departs from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080. E-mail: hmkrentz@bluecrab.org

Sept: Skipjack Rebecca Ruark - Sail aboard the Rebecca Ruark departing from Tilghman Island. Daily cruises available. 410-829-3976.

Sept 2: Outdoor Concert Featuring Mr. Roger's Neighborhood -  Good 'ole classics and foot stompin' music. 6:30 - 8 PM. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs! Sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. FREE.

Sept 3: 1st Annual Monty Alexander Jazz Festival - Concert by a meteoric rising star, Jazz saxophonist Grace Kelly. Benefit Chesapeake Chamber Music. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-819-0380.

Sept 4: 1st Annual Monty Alexander Jazz Festival - Conversation on Jazz led by jazz critic Bill Edgar Featuring Monty Alexander. Benefit Chesapeake Chamber Music. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-819-0380.

Sept 4: Reception for Louis Escobedo Solo Exhibit - 5 - 8 PM. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Sept 4: Monty Alexander Trio - Concert. Benefit Chesapeake Chamber Music. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-819-0380.

Sept 5: A Conversation with Jon Anderson -  7:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM. Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. General Admission Charge $100. 410-822-7299.

Sept 5: An Evening with Jon Anderson - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $45. Tickets 410-822-7299.

Sept 10-12: Robert J. Barber - Painting in Town Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4:30 PM. For all levels. Workshop will focus on the challenges and joys of painting in town. This workshop is to help set the artist in you, free in town. Limit to 16 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $375. 

Sept 11: Run 4 Shelter 5K & 10K and Kids Fun Run - 8 AM - Noon. Piney Narrows Road, Chester, MD 21619. Benefit Our Haven Shelter. Race course situated on Cross Island Trail in Queen Anne's County, flat with a course that takes you through a 3.1 mile picturesque landscape of wooded trials and elevated foot bridges. The scenic course runs through Gibson's Grant Community, a quaint new development nestled on the scenic 55 acre Chester River Environmental Park. Come take in nature's beauty and experience the land of pleasant living on the Eastern Shore. Registration required. 410-507-1935.E-mail: abaxter@atlanticbb.net

Sept 11:  All Together Spent  - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Sept 17-20: Gavin Brooks - Sustainable Strategies for Landscape Painting Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For all levels. Workshop is divided into daily segments featuring the landscape elements, (clouds & skies, trees, water, and middle ground), that are so important when painting the local landscape, and gives you a real "how to" course. will focus on the challenges and joys of painting in town. Limit to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $375. 

Sept 17:  Jonah Smith  -  NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Sept 18 & 19: 18th Annual Native American Festival Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians - 10 AM - 5 PM. Featuring traditional dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists' demonstrations, food, a tomahawk throw, a large silent auction and more. Vienna Ballfield, Vienna. Admission Adults $5, children 12 years and under $1, and seniors 62 years and over $3. 410-376-3889.

Sept 18: Luke Brindley (CD Release)  - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Sept 21:  Mark Olson (of the Jayhawks)  -  8:00 PM. NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $18. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Sept 23: Jason Reeves - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Sept 24-26: Third Annual Chesapeake Film Festival - Various locations throughout the area including The Avalon Theatre, The Academy Art Museum, The Historical Society of Talbot County, Auditorium and Easton Premier Cinemas. Easton. 410-770-8000.

Sept 24 - 26: Dawn Emerson - Expressing Energy, Movement and Emotion in Pastel Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For all levels. Students learn from both the instructor and each other in a refreshingly down to earth, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere. Limited to 18 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $400. 

Sept 26: Dorchester Arts Showcase - A community street festival held on historic High Street, highlights juried fine arts and crafts, live jazz, country, folk, gospel music and Eastern Shore cuisine. Sponsored by the Dorchester Center for the Arts, High Street, Cambridge. 410-228-7782.

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