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 2008

Jul: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge $50 per person. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM $65 per person, $75 per person Sat. evening. Moonlight Sail 8 PM $75 per person. Wine Tasting Cruise $75 per person. Private Sailing Lessons & private charters available. Departs Harbour Inn and Marina, St. Michaels.

Jul - Dec: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H.M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM and evening to sunset. Departs from the Crab Claw Restaurant in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080.

Jul 1-5: Easton Annual Carnival New Location- Rides for all ages, games of chance, and special rates for tickets attract participants to an evening of excitement and entertainment. Waterside Village, Marlboro Road, (behind Target Store), Easton. Sponsored by Easton Main Street. 410-822-0065.

Jul 1-8: Artist Kevin Fitzgerald - A nationally recognized tonalist whose dedicated collections span the globe. His evocative landscapes and moody seascapes have been described as "compelling, daunting, peaceable, and complicated." Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Jul 1-19: The Annual Members' Exhibition - Exhibition represents the best of the region's artist and offers everyone a chance to see the creative talents of their friends and neighbors - work in any media, including oils, watercolors, graphics, film, ceramics, metals and wood used in paintings, photographs, jewelry, furniture and sculpture. Works are for sale, and the exhibition judge is Ross Merrill, artist, educator and Chief of Conservation, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.

Jul 1 - Aug 30: European and American Prints: The Impressionist Era - Taken from the Museum's permanent collection, this small but important exhibition serves as a complement to European Tradition, American Vision and the continued loan of American Impressionism in partnership with the National Gallery of Art. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.

Jul 3: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Jul 3: Vintage Base Ball Games Fair Plays - 6:30PM. Back Lot Target Store, St. Michaels Road, Easton. Historical Society of Talbot County. 410-822-0773.

Jul 3: Blues De Ville - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Jul 4: Fair Plays vs Amish Market of Easton "Vintage Base Ball Season" - VFW Field, Glebe Road, Easton. Historical Society of Talbot County, 410-822-0773.

Jul 4: Independence Festival Fireworks, Music & Easton Annual Carnival New Location- Rides for all ages, games of chance, and special rates for tickets attract participants to an evening of excitement and entertainment. Carnival starts at 4 PM plus local vendors & organizations with food and information. Short program to honor vets and service personnel, and two bands on stage, (The Grandsons & The Joe Martone Band), followed at dusk by the Finest of Fireworks Display (8:30-9 PM). Waterside Village, Marlboro Road, (behind Target Store), Easton. Sponsored by Easton Main Street. 410-822-0065.

Jul 4: First Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, shops and restaurants in downtown Easton during this monthly event. 11 AM - 2 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822. Note: Troika Gallery will be closed on July 4th, but will be open Friday, July 11th from 5 - 9 PM with an opening exhibit featuring artist Raoul Middleman.

Jul 4: The Great American Landscape Opening Reception - Landscapes, featuring the gallery artists juried into Plein Air-Easton! 2008. 11 AM - 2 PM. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350.

Jul 4: Downtown Merchants Tent Sale - Coincides with First Friday Gallery Walk. 8 AM - 2 PM. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

Jul 4 -: Evening Cruises Patriot Cruises - Evening cruises onboard Patriot Cruises. Friday & Saturdays Only. 5:30 - 7 PM. St. Michaels. Admission charge $25 p.p. 410-745-3100.

Jul 4: Jamboree in the Park - 5 PM. Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay, Ocean City, MD

Jul 4-6: Choptank River Festival - Live Entertainment & Fireworks. Featuring Jimmies Chick Shack on Friday, Tanya Tucker on Saturday & The Drifters on Sunday. Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Tickets may be purchased at Sailwinds Box Office or through Ticketmaster. 410-228-7245.

Jul 5: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by "Rescue Team" 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 5: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 5: Oxford Fireworks - Held at dusk at the Tred Avon Yacht Club, Morris Street, Oxford.

Jul 5: Patriot Cruises Fourth of July Spectacular! - Evening cruises onboard Patriot Cruises. Boarding 7:45 PM, Departure 8 PM. St. Michaels. Limited Seating, Advanced reservation recommended. Admission: Adults & Seniors $25 p.p. Children ages 11 & under $12.50 p.p. 410-745-3100.

Jul 5: St. Michaels Fireworks - Miles River Yacht Club beginning at dusk. Rain Date: July 6th.

Jul 5: Big Band Night - Come hear jazzy big band sounds come alive on the Museum's Tolchester Beach Bandstand.  Pack a picnic supper, lawn chairs, and a blanket to spread out beneath the stars. 7 - 10 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. Admission charge non-members $10, members $5.

Jul 5: Tommy Lepson Band  - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $25. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 9: Anne McCue Band - 7:30 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $12. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 9 - 12: 25th Annual Talbot County Fair - 4-H /FFA Exhibits, Talbot Agriculture, Livestock Shows, Rabbit Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Ice Cream Making Contest, Various Entertainment, Livestock Auction, Dinners, Watermelon Eating contest and more! Rides for all ages. Talbot Agricultural Center, 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton.

Jul 10: Songbird Erin Dickins And Friends Sing Jazz at Scossa - Erin Dickins, accompanied by David Zipse on piano and Chris Levey on bass, will will entertain in Scossa's lounge from 8 PM - 10 PM. Scossa, 8 North Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-2202.

Jul 10: Fools and Horses (Unplugged) - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $15. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 10-13: 35th 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 10: Tilghman Fathers & Sons Quartet - June 26: Three Penny Opera - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Jul 11: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie E.T.). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 11: Hoots and Hellmouth - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $15. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

July 11: Master Painter Raoul Middleman "Last American Painter" Opening Reception with Artist Talk  - 5 - 9 PM. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Jul 11 - Aug 20: Exhibit by Master Painter Raoul Middleman "Last American Painter"- Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Jul 12 - Aug 9: "Voices of American Farm Women" - Nationally touring exhibit showcases the variety of experiences faced by women on our farms. Local farm women will be highlighted in the Talbot County portion of the exhibit. 10 AM - 4 PM, Mon. - Sat. Historical Society of Talbot County,  25 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.

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

Jul 12: Gilbert Byron Birthday Celebration - 7 PM. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Easton. Readings, discussion of Bryon's life and works. House tour, tree dedication, memorabilia and refreshments. 410-822-0328. Admission charge.

Jul 12: Blend Clef - Columbian traditional folk, plus originals. New Location 7 PM. S. Aurora Street. Music in the streets of Easton. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. FREE.

Jul 12: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 12: Brooks Wood Band - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $12. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 12 & 13: 35th 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 14: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - 8 PM. Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Jul 16: Plant Clinic - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners, 11 AM - 2 PM. Talbot County Free Library, West & Dover Streets, Easton. Plants available for purchase to benefit community outreach programs. 410-822-1244.

Jul 17: Agriculture in Talbot County and Roles of Women in Agriculture -  Presented by Shannon Dill, Agriculture Educator, Talbot County Cooperative Extension Agriculture is Talbot County's number one industry contributing to both the economy and scenic beauty. This session will look at the impact of agriculture on the county including crops, statistics and an outlook for the future. We will also discuss women's roles in agriculture in the past and present and their contribution to the industry. 2 PM & 7 PM. Historical Society of Talbot County, Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St., Easton. 410-822-0773. FREE.

Jul 17: David Olney  - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $12. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 17: Rick Forrest And Friends - June 26: Three Penny Opera - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Jul 18: Anne Watts And Boister - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $15. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 18: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Smokey and the Bandit".). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 19: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by Kenny Haddaway & Jon Bland 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 19: Off the Hook  - local group of medical professionals who entertain with a wide variety of music. 7 PM. Goldsborough Street, Easton.  Music in the streets of Easton. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. FREE.

Jul 19: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 19: Jenny Owens Youngs  - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $12. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 21-Aug 9: Special Exhibit-Camille Przewodek - A rare East Coast Exhibit. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350

Jul 21-27: 4th 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 23: On The Farm: Experiences of a Farm Woman: - Guest Speaker Chapel's Country Creamery, Holly Foster. Historical Society of Talbot County, Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St., Easton. 410-822-0773. FREE.

July 24: Luke Brindley And Tim Easton - 8 PM. Admission charge $13.50. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 24: DeVibe And Conga - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Jul 25: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Gremlins".). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Jul 25:  Kevin Cordt Quartet -  8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $25. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 25-27: Greek Festival - Ocean City Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay, Ocean City, MD

July 26: Master Painter Raoul Middleman & Kevin Fitzgerald Team Up for Portrait Demo - 3 - 5 PM. These two passionate and dynamic artists come together for one of the hightlights of the 4th Annual Plein Ai-Easton Competition & Arts Festival. Middleman paints a portrait of Fitzgerald. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Jul 26: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by "Royal Oak Musicians" 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Jul 26: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Jul 26: Dirty Sock Funtime Band - For Kids - 2:30 PM. Historical Society of Talbot County, Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St., Easton. Admission $15. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 26: Kentavius Jones and Bittersweet - Historical Society of Talbot County, Auditorium, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton. Admission charge $15. Buy Tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 26: Chesapeake Folk Festival - 10 AM - 4 PM. Explore and enjoy first-hand Chesapeake traditions, demonstrations, music, and crafts. Get your fill of foods from around the Bay; take a ride on a skipjack; imbibe wines from Maryland vineyards; meet our Chesapeake People, and see how boats are restored in our working boat Yard. St. Michaels.

Jul 26: Kentavius Jones - 8 PM. Historical Society of Talbot County, Historical Society Auditorium,  17 S. Washington St., Easton. Admission Charge $15. Buy Tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 26: "Merry Wives of Windsor" Shakespeare under the stars - Presented by Plein Air-Easton! Performed by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival, a professional theater company with a mission to make classical theater that matters in the lives of children, neighbors and artists through the state. 8 PM. Location is S. Washington Street, Easton. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. FREE. 410-822-7297.

Jul 27: Talbot County 2nd Annual Crab Cook-Off - Noon. Watch competing Talbot County Chefs as they vie for the challenge. Each chef will discuss his creation with the Master of Ceremonies while preparing his/her special entry. A panel of distinguished judges will proclaim the winner after being presented with a taste of each dish. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-6073.

Jul 30:  Joe Firstman Family Affair -  7:30 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $13.50. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Jul 31: Royal Oak Musicians - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Jul 31: Organics 101 - Presented by Jenny Rhodes, Agriculture Educator, Queen Anne's County Cooperative Extension. This session will cover the basic information about growing organically. Learn about the trade mark, educational opportunities, goals, industries, marketing, cost share programs and much more. Historical Society of Talbot County, Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington St., Easton. 410-822-0773. FREE.

August 2008

Aug: Sail Aboard the Selina II -  Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge $50 per person. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM $65 per person, $75 per person Sat. evening. Moonlight Sail 8 PM $75 per person. Wine Tasting Cruise $75 per person. Private Sailing Lessons & private charters available. Departs Harbour Inn and Marina, St. Michaels.

Aug - Dec: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H.M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM and evening to sunset. Departs from the Crab Claw Restaurant in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080.

Aug 1: 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.

Aug 1: A Plein Air Celebration! Opening Reception - More works by our gallery artists pained during Plein Air-Easton! 5 - 9 PM. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350

Aug 1 - Aug 20: Exhibit by Master Painter Raoul Middleman - Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Aug 1-9: Special Exhibit-Camille Przewodek - A rare East Coast Exhibit. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350

Aug 1-30: European and American Prints: The Impressionist Era - Taken from the Museum's permanent collection, this small but important exhibition serves as a complement to European Tradition, American Vision and the continued loan of American Impressionism in partnership with the National Gallery of Art. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.

Aug 1: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Grease"). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Aug 1 -: Evening Cruises Patriot Cruises - Evening cruises onboard Patriot Cruises. Friday & Saturdays Only. 5:30 - 7 PM. St. Michaels. Admission charge $25 p.p. 410-745-3100.

Aug 1-9: "Voices of American Farm Women" - Nationally touring exhibit showcases the variety of experiences faced by women on our farms. Local farm women will be highlighted in the Talbot County portion of the exhibit. 10 AM - 4 PM, Mon. - Sat. Historical Society of Talbot County,  25 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.

Aug 2: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by Alan Girard 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Aug 2: Bird Dog and The Road Kings AND  Three Penny Opera   - A street filled with music and dancing-just one rockin' good night! 7 PM.  N. Washington Street, Easton. Music in the streets of Easton. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. FREE.

Aug 2: Dancing on the Shore - USA Dance Easton Chapter 6099. Enjoy Ballroom, Swing & Latin music with DF Dan. 7-10:30 PM. (Early bird dance lesson 7 - 8 PM. YMCA, Peachblossom Road, Easton. Admission charge $12/$10 members & under 18 Free. 410-819-8892.

Aug 2: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Aug 3: "Yarn Dyeing Workshop" with Gryphon Perkins - Using safe acid dyes and superwash wool yarn, learn some color theory and a variety of methods for dyeing solid yarns, self-striping yarns, and other variegated effects. Materials fee includes 5 skeins to dye and take home with you. 10 AM - 3 PM. Evergreen Cove, 770 Port Street, Easton. 410-819-3395. Session Charge $115 non-members/$105 members.

Aug 3:  Vance Gilbert -  7 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $20. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Aug 4 - 8: Week Long Workshop with Camille Przewodek - Hosted by Maple Hall B&B, Claiborne. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. Fee Charged.

Aug 6: St. Joseph's Jousting Tournament and Horse Show - 9 AM Horse Show; 11:30 AM Dinner; 1 PM Jousting Tournament. Eleven classes horse show. Dinner barbecued chicken & country ham, buffet style. Jousting tournament in four classes. St. Joseph's Church, Cordova. 410-822-6915.

Aug 7: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - 8 PM. Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Aug 7: Rick Forrest & Friends - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Aug 8: "Dragon Wings Puppet Theatre" - Local puppet makers and performers Eric Heath and Debra Hathaway will introduce you to the world of puppetry by showing you various types of puppets from their collection. They will perform their charming version of the "Three Bill Goats Gruff" on stage using traditional marionettes. 11:30 AM - 1 PM. Thompson Park, Dover and Washington Sts., Easton. 410-820-8822. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton.

Aug 8: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Jaws"). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Aug 8: Last Train Home - 8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $20. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Aug 8-10: "Three Day Jewelry Making Intensive"with Sue Stockman - Learn to make beautiful, original jewelry - no experience necessary! Most popular, this class will explore various non-traditional jewelry making techniques. Fri. 6:30 - 8 PM; Sat. 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM & Sun. 10 AM - 3 PM. Evergreen Cove, 770 Port Street, Easton. 410-819-3395. Session Charge $230 non-members/$210 members includes materials.

Aug 9: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by "Imagine" 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Aug 9: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Aug 9: Jon and Ben Carroll -  8 PM. Coffee East, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton Admission charge $12. Buy tickets www.annapolistickets.com or call 443-786-2750.

Aug 13-15: "Plaza Suite" - Neil Simon's hit comedy in three separate acts, set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel. Directed by Ed Langrell, produced by Erin Geyelin. 7:30 PM. Presented by Community Alliance for the Performing Arts. Historical Society of Talbot County,  Auditorium, 17 S.Washington Street, Easton. Admission charge $20. 410-924-1350.

Aug 14: Joe Martone Trio - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Aug 15-17: "Acting Out!" Six Short Plays - short, sassy, plays selected and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, featuring new directors - a light summer theatrical smorgasbord with something for every taste and palate. Presented by the Tred Avon Players. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, (Route 333), Oxford. Friday & Saturdays 8 PM; Sunday matinees 2 PM. 410-226-0061. Admission charge $15/Students $5.

Aug 15: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Singing in the Rain"). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Aug 16: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by Jim Fodrie 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Aug 16: Dinner Theatre Performance of "Plaza Suite" - Neil Simon's hit comedy in three separate acts, set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel. Directed by Ed Langrell, produced by Erin Geyelin. 6:30 PM. Presented by Community Alliance for the Performing Arts. Historical Society of Talbot County,  Auditorium, 17 S.Washington Street, Easton. Admission charge $65. 410-924-1350.

Aug 16: Mel Price Band - Living local legend. 7 PM. N. Harrison Street, Easton. Music in the streets of Easton. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. FREE.

Aug 16: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Aug 17: "Plaza Suite" - Neil Simon's hit comedy in three separate acts, set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel. Directed by Ed Langrell, produced by Erin Geyelin. Matinee 3 PM. Presented by Community Alliance for the Performing Arts. Historical Society of Talbot County,  Auditorium, 17 S.Washington Street, Easton. Admission charge $20. 410-924-1350.

Aug 21: Big Screen On The Bay Movie Series - 8 PM. Bring a picnic or refreshments and come and see popular films on the big screen, outside on the water. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. FREE.

Aug 21: Wheatstone Bridge - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Aug 22: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Princess Bride"). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Aug 22-24: "Acting Out!" Six Short Plays - short, sassy, plays selected and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, featuring new directors - a light summer theatrical smorgasbord with something for every taste and palate. Presented by the Tred Avon Players. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, (Route 333), Oxford. Friday & Saturdays 8 PM; Sunday matinees 2 PM. 410-226-0061. Admission charge Admission charge $15/Students $5. 

Aug 23: US Army Field Band "Volunteers" - Six piece musical show band. 7 PM. Goldsborough Street, Easton. Music in the streets of Easton. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299. FREE.

Aug 23: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by Rick Forrest & Mark Ingino 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Aug 23 & 24: Weekend Watercolor Workshop with Patti MacHale Bartol - Indoors & air-conditioned. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. Fee charged.

Aug 23: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Aug 28: Bitter Creek - Light refreshments and snacks available. 6:30 - 8 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, Tolchester Bandstand, St. Michaels. Benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. 410-745-6073. FREE.

Aug 29 &30: "Acting Out!" Six Short Plays - short, sassy, plays selected and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, featuring new directors - a light summer theatrical smorgasbord with something for every taste and palate. Presented by the Tred Avon Players. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, (Route 333), Oxford. Friday & Saturdays 8 PM; Sunday matinees 2 PM. 410-226-0061. Admission charge Admission charge $15/Students $5. 

Aug 29: Cinema By Starlight- (Feature Movie "Goldfinger"). Free outdoor movies shown on a large screen. Movies will be shown at dusk. Location is N. Harrison Street across from the Farmers Market. Bring your own chair. Rain location is the Avalon Theatre.

Aug 30: Easton Farmers' Market - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music by "New & Used Bluegrass" 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Aug 30: Freshfarm Market - Held every Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon. Weekly activities include "Chef at Market" cooking demonstrations and presentations by local environmental organizations. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. 410-745-3457.

Aug 30: 11th Annual Boat Auction -  Boating experts and novices alike have the same opportunity to bid on the boat of their dreams! Offerings include everything from wooden rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers. 11 AM - 3 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. Included with General Admission. Food additional cost.

Aug 31: "Acting Out!" Six Short Plays - short, sassy, plays selected and produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn, featuring new directors - a light summer theatrical smorgasbord with something for every taste and palate. Presented by the Tred Avon Players. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, (Route 333) Oxford. Sunday matinees 2 PM. 410-226-0061. Admission charge Admission charge $15/Students $5. 

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