Easton, Maryland on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay

Welcome Spring!

Spring is in the air! The daffodils and early tulips are blooming, and the flowering trees are all in bud. Now is the time to forget the winter cold with a refreshing getaway. Easton is the perfect location to relax and recharge. Take a lazy stroll down our tree lined streets, stop in our unique shops, and art galleries and dine in our visitor friendly coffee shops and renowned restaurants. Our evening diversions include theatrical performances; music venues; Easton’s Cinema; bowling; and pub crawling, and a wide variety of restaurants to please any palate and fit any price range. Extend your visit and indulge in a cozy stay in one of our gracious Victorian Bed and Breakfasts, enjoying a leisurely morning breakfast before exploring the 8th Best Small Town in America.

© Bishop's House Bed and Breakfast 2011-2013

Easton, Maryland, "the 8th Best Small Town in America" is an arts and cultural center with a population 15,000+ 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.

Be prepared for Summer travel and Bay Bridge conditions.

		Do not use mobile devices while driving.

		Do not tailgate. Leave 3 seconds between you and the car in front of you.

		Avoid distractions and sightseeing when crossing the bridge.

		Follow overhead lane signals and obey speed limits.

		Make sure headlights, taillights, brake lights and blinkers are all properly functioning.

		Plan ahead – call 1.877.BAYSPAN for real-time traffic conditions.

		Visit baybridge.com for live traffic cams.

		Make sure your E-ZPass Maryland account is up-to-date by visiting ezpassmd.com.

May 2013

Historical Society of Talbot County Museum & Garden Hours- Holiday museum hours: 10 AM - 4 PM, Wed-Sat. Historic Homes Docented Tour of a cabinetmakers shop, a Federal-era home, and the museum/studio of noted architect H. Chandlee Forman. Federal styled garden opened seven days a week during daylight hours. Visit the museum store and exhibits depicting the history of Talbot County and the current exhibit of the War of 1812. Donations appreciated. Docented Easton Walking Tour offered on Fridays at 11:30 AM, or by appointment. Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773. Don't miss a stop in the Tharpe Antiques & Decorative Arts Building across the street at 30 S. Washington Street, Easton. Proceeds from the store sales support the HSTC's mission to preserve, communicate and celebrate the rich heritage of Talbot County by educating its residents and visitors. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM & Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM.

Sail Selina II - Daily sails 10 AM - Noon; 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. $65 per person + tax/tip. Champagne Sunset Cruise 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM $85 per person + tax/tip. St. Michaels. 410-726-9400.

Academy Art Museum - Permanent Collection contains more than 1,000 pieces including core holdings of European and American works on paper. Academy Art Museum Hours are Monday & Friday 10 AM - 4 PM; First Friday of each month 10 AM - 7 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission $3 for non-members. 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.

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.

Easton Market Square open Wednesday through Friday 10 AM - 6 PM & Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM. 137 N. Harrison Street, Easton. Merchants featured include: Against The Grain, artisan breads & pastries; Arbec Orchids; Brasserie Brightwell, simple French Kitchen; Cottingham Farm, certified organic vegetables and herbs; Chez Gourmet, crepes, paninis, Belgian sugar waffles; Easton Teas, gourmet teas; Garden Treasures; Gourmet By The Bay, gourmet dinners, artisan cheeses and catering; Jean McHale, antiques, design, custom furniture; Harrisons Wine & Liquor, beer, wine, liquor; Mabel's Bakery, Heavenly cakes, pies & homemade desserts; Seaberry Farm & Market, fresh cut flowers, orchids, local foods; TS Smith, farm fresh produce & fancy foods & The Bean, coffee for a cause.

Vintage Base Ball Season - 1 PM. Come warm up the Fair Plays and enjoy a truly old-fashioned game. Regular practice schedule in Easton on Sundays at 1 PM & Thurs. at 6 PM. All practices are at Mt. Pleasant Park on Springdale Street, Easton. Fair Plays play ball according to the rules of the year 1864. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Talbot County, Easton.

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 - Fresh local produce and a farm products and a wide variety of talented crafters, with unique handmade items. Every Saturday, (April through December), 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-253-9151.

May: Nancy Tankersley Exhibit - South Street Salon, 5 South Street. Thurs thru Sat 11 AM - 5 PM; Sun Noon - 4 PM. 410-770-8350.

May - Jun 3: Troika Gallery Annual Group Spring Show - New original works by all 34 of the gallery's artists. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

May 2: Trina Hamlin - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 3: Leadership for Women Conference "Reinventing Yourself" - Day long leadership conference will feature women from all age groups who have reinvented their careers and lives. Speakers include: Barbra Kline , Kathy Bernard, Elizabeth Devlin, Wendy Palmer, Freya Farley, Lynda Boettner , Hira Paracha, Brandy Reece, Conference Chairmen Dr Barbara Viniar, Maggie Jarboe, and Shar McBee. Historical Society of Talbot County, Auditorium, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton. Advance registration required www.leadershipforwomenconference.com Admission charge $115 per person/$99 prior to April 5th. 410-745-888

May 3: First Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, shops and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries and many stores stay open late, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

May 3 & 4: "Enchanted April" by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnium - 8 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Mary Fawcett Watko. Two frustrated English housewives flee their bleak marriages to a holiday villa in Italy. Among the wisteria bushes and Mediterranean sunshine, their lives bloom again in a comically restorative journey of discovery. Preteens won't get this one but grown-ups will cherish it. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

May 4: "Colonial May Fair May Day Festivities" at Old Wye Church - 10 AM - 3 PM. Annual event held on the grounds of the Old Wye Church, (1721). Step back into local living history on the grounds of Old Wye Church, with artisans demonstrating and displaying colonial crafts, Colonial games for children, and for the whole family - Clydesdale horse-drawn wagon tours thru historic Wye Mills to the 1682 Grist Mill. May Pole dancing, the Blessing of the Animals, a fife & drum corps, Colonial costumes, and Church tours add to the fun. Old Wye Church , 14114 Old Wye Mills Road, (Route 662), Wye Mills. Admission free. 410-827-8484.

May 4: Multicultural Festival - 10 AM - 2 PM. 14th annual event to celebrate the different and unique cultures represented in our local area, with ethnic food, entertainment, crafts for children and games. Local non-profits and businesses exhibit their educational material and sell their goods. Idlewild Park, Aurora & Washington Streets, Easton. Sponsored by Avalon Foundation, Talbot County Arts Council, PEACE, community sponsors and supporters. FREE. 410-822-0345.

May 4: Light the Academy Annual Academy Art Museum Event - Award-winning tenor and cabaret entertainer Dennis McNeil at 6 PM Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 7:15 PM Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S. Harrison Street, Easton, banners will highlight previous AAM exhibitions and events. 8:15 PM Dining catered by Peachblossoms; actions for Museum's Artful Adventures, rare opportunities to experience artful living in the region's private homes at the Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Admission charge. Advance reservation required. 410-822-2787

May 4: Chris Trapper (2 Shows) - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 5: "Enchanted April" by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnium - Matinee 2 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Mary Fawcett Watko. Two frustrated English housewives flee their bleak marriages to a holiday villa in Italy. Among the wisteria bushes and Mediterranean sunshine, their lives bloom again in a comically restorative journey of discovery. Preteens won't get this one but grown-ups will cherish it. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

May 9: The Catbirds - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 10 & 11: "Enchanted April" by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnium - 8 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Mary Fawcett Watko. Two frustrated English housewives flee their bleak marriages to a holiday villa in Italy. Among the wisteria bushes and Mediterranean sunshine, their lives bloom again in a comically restorative journey of discovery. Preteens won't get this one but grown-ups will cherish it. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

May 10: O'Malley's March - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $25. 410-822-7299.

May 11: The Railers (formerly Tin Cup Gypsy) - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 11: Easton Kitchen and Garden Tour - 10 AM - 5 PM. Tour highlights the kitchen & garden of HSTC, McDaniel House B&B, two homes near Fort Stokes, (local 1812 landmark), all within walking distance in downtown Easton's historic area or just outside Easton. Two lectures with Barbara Paca followed by Barc Upchurch and Elizabeth Kelly, local landscaper or kitchen/interior specialists. High tea in Historical Society of Talbot County garden and raffle for great prizes. Historical Society of Talbot County, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton. Admission $20 in advance $225 at door. 410-822-0773.

May 12: "Enchanted April" by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnium - Matinee 2 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Mary Fawcett Watko. Two frustrated English housewives flee their bleak marriages to a holiday villa in Italy. Among the wisteria bushes and Mediterranean sunshine, their lives bloom again in a comically restorative journey of discovery. Preteens won't get this one but grown-ups will cherish it. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

May 13: Mickey Hart - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 15: JP Jofre Hard Tango Trio - 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 17: Oxford Invitational Fine Arts Fair Preview Party - Juried event, featuring dozens of 2 & 3 dimensional regional and national artists in over 8,000 square feet of indoor gallery space! Oxford Community Center, Oxford. Advance reservation required. Admission charge $75 per person. 410-226-5904.

May 17: Unplugged & Uncorked - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 17: The Hit Men - Featuring the former stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Doors Open 7:30 PM, Show 8 PM. Throughout this nostalgic evening, The Hit Men also will regale you with lots of great stories about what it was like on the road and in recording sessions with these and other big stars who defined that golden era of popular music, ('60s, '70s & '80s). Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 18: Londonderry Hosts Spring Festival - 11 AM - 3 PM. Sponsored by the residents of Londonderry, the event will include a tour of several unique cottages and apartments on the Tred Avon River. Visitors will have the opportunity to view resident-designed patios and gardens, art studio, and landscaped grounds and paths while listening to a traveling calliope built by resident Ed Schmidt. Exhibits of resident artwork will be shown in several cottages, showcasing the artistic talent of Londonderry's residents. The Manor House will be open for tours, with a brief dramatic presentation at Noon, 1 and 2 PM by local thespian David Foster, who will bring the history of the Manor House alive. Beverages and cookies will be available, as well as, the Scottish Highland Creamery passing out its popular ice cream. 410-820-8732.

May 18: RockShow (Paul McCartney and Wings Concert Movie) - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 18: "Off To The Races!" Spring Fundraiser for CASA - 5 - 8 PM. Get ready to celebrate the Preakness Stakes. An exciting evening complete with live music, dancing, Mint juleps and Black-eyed Susan cocktails, gourmet southern cuisine, and maybe even a horse race! Break out your seersucker suite, put on your favorite hat for the Best Hat contest, dust off your dancing shoes, and plan to have lots of fun with your friends, all the while helping CASA's service to children under court protection due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Hemmersley Farm. Admission charge. Advance reservation required. 410-822-2866 Ext. 6

May 18: Grand Slambovians - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 18 & 19: Oxford Invitational Fine Arts Fair - Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun 10 AM - 4 PM. Juried event, featuring dozens of 2 & 3 dimensional regional and national artists in over 8,000 square feet of indoor gallery space! Luncheon treats available, including the fair's traditional fresh strawberry shortcake. Live artist demos held throughout the weekend, plus a raffle of original art on Sunday. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge $6 per person/under 12 years of age free. 410-226-5904.

May 20: Annual Meeting & Heritage Award Presentation - 4 PM. Historical Society of Talbot County, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton. Free but donations or new membership commitments welcome. 410-822-0773.

May 23: Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812 Living History Presentation - 7 PM. A costumed living history presentation portrays the life of Rosalie Calvert of Riversdale Plantation, on the Western Shore of Maryland. Audience members relive the drama of life during the Ware of 1812 as Rosalie describes the Battle of Bladensburg, the burning of Washington, and the creation of The Star-Spangled Banner. The presentation also explores the fascinating day-to-day details of running a plantation in Maryland. Historical Society of Talbot County, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton. Free but a donation is appreciated. 410-822-0773.

May 23: Dala - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 24: There is No Mountain - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 24 - 26: 38th Annual Tea Party Festival - All festival events take place along the Chester River and in the historic district of 18th-century Chestertown. Reenactments, parade, creative raft race, live demonstrations of colonial life, more than 100 vendors of colonial craftsmanship, local musicians, and food galore. Chestertown, MD.

May 25: Mule Train - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 26: Chester River Chorale "Independence Forever!" - 8 PM. Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. 90 voice, community-based Chorale will perform with fife and drum and patriotic songs galore. Donations gratefully accepted. No tickets available, so come early. 410-928-5566.

May 30: Pam Ortiz Band - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

May 31 - June 2: A Quilted Garden Quilt Show - Fri & Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun 11 AM - 3 PM. Demos, exhibits, boutique, appraisals. Two locations in Oxford. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road & St. Paul's Church, 225 South Morris Street. Presented by Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore. Admission charge $10. E-mail: quiltshowbayside2013@gmail.com

May 31: Brooks Long - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 2013

First Saturday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Cambridge's Second Saturday - Monthly event in downtown Cambridge features late shopping hours, free gallery receptions with refreshments, live music in are restaurants, and much more. Shops and galleries stay open until at least 8 PM. Sponsored by Cambridge Main Street. Cambridge, MD. E-mail: office@cambridgemainstreet.com 443-477-0843.

Historic Cambridge Walking Tours - Every Saturday, April through October at 11 AM. Join a costumed guide for a one-hour waling tour of beautiful historic High Street. Meet at Long Wharf, (end of High Street), Cambridge, MD. Charge Adults $8/12 years & under free. Reservation recommended. 410-901-1000.

Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market - Thursday, (May through October), 3 - 6 PM. Public parking lot at Sailwinds Park, off Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD.

June DTBA: Round table sharing of family lore about the War of 1812 by local residents whose ancestors participated in the war - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

June DTBA: Coffee and Conversation (Talbot History 101) - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

June: Nancy Tankersley Exhibit - South Street Salon, 5 South Street. Thurs thru Sat 11 AM - 5 PM; Sun Noon - 4 PM. 410-770-8350.

June 1: First Saturday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

June 1 - 3: Troika Gallery Annual Group Spring Show - New original works by all 34 of the gallery's artists. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

June 1: Troika Gallery Opening Reception Featuring Artist, Kevin Fitzgerald - 5 - 8:30 PM. Artist Talk 7 PM. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

June 1 - Jul 10: Troika Gallery Featuring Artist, Kevin Fitzgerald - Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

June 1: Bike MS Chesapeake Challenge 2013 - Challenge offers a perfect experience for cyclists of all levels and abilities with a variety of route options winding through the flat and rural Eastern Shore. Cycle through quaint waterfront communities of Tilghman Island, Oxford, St. Michaels and Trappe. Distance range from 30 to 150 miles. Fully supported with rest stops and stocked with snacks, ice-cold drinks, cheering volunteers and Support and Gear vehicles, professional medical volunteers and bike mechanics to keep you going to the finish line. Talbot County Community Center, Ocean Gateway Highway, Easton. Sponsored by National MS Society, Maryland Chapter. 443-641-1225.

June 1: Susan Werner - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 1: Oxford's Secret Garden Tour - 10 AM - 4 PM. The Oxford Secret Garden Tour is hosted by the Oxford Garden Club. Tour eight beautiful gardens in this historic village. Advance ticket $15/$20 on day of tour. 410-226-0222.

June 1 & 2: A Quilted Garden Quilt Show - Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun 11 AM - 3 PM. Demos, exhibits, boutique, appraisals. Two locations in Oxford. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road & St. Paul's Church, 225 South Morris Street. Presented by Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore. Admission charge $10. E-mail: quiltshowbayside2013@gmail.com

June 2 - 16: 28th Annual Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival - Featuring 13 events, including six concerts, five artist recitals and two rehearsal open to the public at no charge. Family concerts. Featuring young artists. Performances held at various locations & dates throughout the Mid-Shore Area & Easton. 410-819-0380.

June 4: Bayou Blues & Birds-Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands All Stars - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Presented by Waterfowl Chesapeake. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 6: Colonial and Federal Period Furniture by W. Brien Pierce - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

June 8: XPD's - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 8: Jimmy Meritt - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 8 & 9: 4th Annual "Gardens By The Sea" Tour - Most gardens will either be directly ob the Chesapeake Bay or on inlets of Cox and Thompson Creeks, Eastern Bay, Prospect Bay and the Wye River. Enjoy a self-guided tour of these gardens with docents greeting one at each garden and pointing out special features that make these gardens unique. There will be plein air artists at work as well. In addition to beautiful flowers, gorgeous landscapes, water views and unique gardening techniques, visitors will have an opportunity to tour the Cascia Vineyards on Kent Island and for a nominal fee sample some of the area's best wines. Tickets for the tour are $20 in advance/$25 day of tour. Tour provided by the Kent Island Federation of Arts, 405 Main Street, Stevensville, MD. 410-643-7424.

June 8: The Bonaparte Ball - Join us for a spectacular event to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, Betsy Bonaparte: An Imperial Legacy. Enjoy a decadent evening of dancing, drink, and merriment, as we toast the "Belle of Baltimore." Garrett Jacobs Mansion. Advanced reservation required. Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD. 410-685-3750 Ext. 377. E-mail: events@mdhs.org Admission charge $250 per person.

June 8: Cambridge's Second Saturday - Monthly event in downtown Cambridge features late shopping hours, free gallery receptions with refreshments, live music in are restaurants, and much more. Shops and galleries stay open until at least 8 PM. Sponsored by Cambridge Main Street. Cambridge, MD. E-mail: office@cambridgemainstreet.com 443-477-0843.

June 12: Food For Thought-Downton Abbey at Londonderry Manor - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

June13: No BS! Brass Band - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 14: Tall Heights - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 15: Chris Trapper (2 Shows) - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 19: Preview Party Talbot County 2013 Designers' "Home & Garden" Showhouse - 6:30 - 9 PM. The estate this year consists of two buildings, a fully restored 1850's schoolhouse currently used as the guest house, and the beautifully designed Federal Style main house designed by the owners: Lauren Dianich and Jon Braithwaite of Atelier 11 Architecture. The estate's gardens, orchards, and pastures will also be featured on this scenic 24 acre far, estate in the heart of Talbot County. Ticket purchases allow you entrance to tour the cottage, main house, gardens, and orchards.Be the first to tour the rooms and speak with the designers. Linger in the estate's outdoor spaces with magnificent pastoral views, and enjoy locally prepared hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and drinks featuring a Farm to Table theme. Benefit Habitat for Humanity Choptank. Admission charge $75 per person. https://www.facebook.com/2013TalbotCountyDesignersShowhouse. 410-822-3680.

June 20: David Wilcox - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 20-23: Talbot County 2013 Designers' "Home & Garden" Showhouse - 10 AM - 5 PM. The estate this year consists of two buildings, a fully restored 1850's schoolhouse currently used as the guest house, and the beautifully designed Federal Style main house designed by the owners: Lauren Dianich and Jon Braithwaite of Atelier 11 Architecture. The estate's gardens, orchards, and pastures will also be featured on this scenic 24 acre far, estate in the heart of Talbot County. Ticket purchases allow you entrance to tour the cottage, main house, gardens, and orchards. Childcare will be provided on Saturday and Sunday free of charge. Benefit Habitat for Humanity. Admission charge $20 in advance until June 12th/$25 at door. https://www.facebook.com/2013TalbotCountyDesignersShowhouse 410-822-3680.

June 20-23: Talbot County 2013 Designers' "Home & Garden" Showhouse Lecture Series - 10 AM - 5 PM. A variety of one hour lectures related to home and garden design will be featured throughout each day of the showcase and are free with the purchase of a showcase ticket. All lectures must be signed up for in advance by the advance ticket sale deadline, (June 12th). Lecture and times TBA. Benefit Habitat for Humanity. Home & Garden Showcase Ticket Admission charge $20 in advance until June 12th/$25 at door. 410-822-3680.

June 21: Naked Blue - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 21-23: Pan & Wendy: An Awful Big Adventure - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 22: Tilghman Island Summer Seafood Festival - Spend the day enjoying live music, local seafood, crafts, Little Miss Tilghman contests and the fireman's parade. Music for your listening and dancing pleasure provided. Benefit the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company. 10 AM - 4 PM. Kronsberg Park, Tilghman Island. 410-886-2677.

June 27: Meg Hutchinson - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 28: Swampcandy - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 29: Eastport Oyster Boys - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

June 29: Roadhouse Clams - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

July 2013

Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market - Thursday, (May through October), 3 - 6 PM. Public parking lot at Sailwinds Park, off Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD.

Jul TBA: Bus Trip to Fort McHenry - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

Jul 6: First Saturday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Jul 10 - 13: Talbot County Fair - Talbot Ag Center, Hiners Lane, Easton.

Jul 13 - Sep 2: Troika Gallery "From Study to Studio" with Selected Artists - Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

Jul 13: Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off - 5 - 10 PM. Come and enjoy a free street festival with music, kids' activities, souvenirs, gallery openings, late shopping, and more. Purchase a ticket to taste all entries in the Crab Cook-Off competition that has top local chefs competing in categories of best crab cake, crab soup, crab dip, and crab specialty dish. Downtown Cambridge, (Race and Poplar Streets), MD.

Jul 14: The English Beat - 8 PM. Doors Open 7:30 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

Jul 14 - 21: Troika Gallery Plein Air-Easton! Competition & Arts Festival - Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

Jul 15-21: 9th Annual Plein Air Competition & Arts Festival - The Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival celebrates its eighth anniversary by continuing the vibrant dynamic that has made it the nation’s premier plein air festival and one of Easton’s main attractions. Plein Air–Easton! is at the forefront of the modern plein air movement. This weeklong artfest produces some of the best representational artwork in the country, along with events that appeal to a wide variety of art enthusiasts. Most events are free and open to the public. With hundreds of artists and a wealth of artwork to choose from, Plein Air–Easton! is one of the country’s hottest art sales of the year . . . FOR MORE SEE WEB SITE. www.pleinaireaston.com Sponsored by Academy Art Museum, Avalon Foundation and Easton Main Street. 410-822-7297.

Jul 19: 9th Annual Plein Air Competition & Arts Festival Plein Air-Easton! Collectors' Preview Party at the Academy Art Museum - FOR MORE SEE WEB SITE. www.pleinaireaston.com Sponsored by Academy Art Museum, Avalon Foundation and Easton Main Street. 410-822-7297.

Jul 20: Troika Gallery Opening Reception "From Study to Studio" with Selected Artists - 5 - 8 PM. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

Jul 20: Troika Gallery Plein Air-Easton! Competition & Arts Festival - FREE PLEIN AIR DEMONSTRATION. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Gallery hours Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM/Sunday by appointment. E-mail: art@troikagallery.com. 410-770-9190.

August 2013

Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market - Thursday, (May through October), 3 - 6 PM. Public parking lot at Sailwinds Park, off Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD.

Aug 3: First Saturday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Aug 10: Bicentennial of the Battle of St. Michaels in the War of 1812 - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

Aug 10: Seafood Feast-I-Val - Sponsor and benefit of the Rescue Fire Company. A Dorchester County Tradition for over 30 Years. Sailwinds Park, Cambridge. Admission charge adults $40/$10 for children ages 5 through 12.

Aug 15: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - 7 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Aug 16 & 17: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - 8 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Aug 18: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - Matinee 2 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Aug 22: Food For Thought-History of Easton Airport at Sugar Buns - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

Aug 23 & 24: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - 8 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Aug 25: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - Matinee 2 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Aug 30 & 31: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - 8 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

September 2013

Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market - Thursday, (May through October), 3 - 6 PM. Public parking lot at Sailwinds Park, off Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD.

Sep TBA: Coffee and Conversation (Talbot History 101) - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

Sep 1: "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig - Matinee 2 PM. Presented by the Tred Avon Players directed by Beth Driggs. A hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp that pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this is a charmingly madcap whirl of life, love and man's tempestuously rocky romance with golf! Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission charge. 410-226-0061.

Sep 7: First Saturday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Sep 7 & 8: 46th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival - Food, chef demos, imported and craft beer tastings, live music, exhibits, bike stunt shows, children's' activities, and much more. Sandy Point State Park. Admission charge.

Sep 12: Girls' Night Out in the Garden - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

Sep 14: Annual Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews & BBQ - 4 - 10 PM. Enjoy the end of the summer season with great food; wash it down with a variety of brews. Listen to great live music and entertainment, and browse the sidewalk sales. The event features the wacky and fun Main Street Mile which has teams from local businesses and organizations doing a relay race on tricycles, wearing snorkel flippers, etc. Centered at the 400 block Race Street, (Race & Gay Streets), Downtown Cambridge, MD. Free admission & plenty of free parking available.

Sep 21: Tour de Talbot - Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot County in support of clean water for our Midshore rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Experience the spectacular scenery and rich history of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Pre-registration recommended. MEBA, St. Michaels Road, Easton. Sponsored by Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy . 410-714-9094. E-mail: info@midshoreriverkeeper.org

Sep 27: Paula Cole - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. 410-822-7299.

Sep 27 - 29: Heritage Days - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.

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