Wednesday, March 25, 8:00-9:00pm (6pm workshop is sold out)
VICTORIA VOX IN CONCERT
St. Michaels Studio
933 S. Talbot St, #14
St. Michaels, MD
Victoria Vox has taken the artful sound of the ukulele into eclectic new directions. Her music ranges from upbeat and clever to honest and moving, while incorporating her signature “mouth trumpet” and occasionally singing in French. Her whimsical song-writing uses a unique palette of sounds and beats that delight audiences of all ages. Featured recently on the front page of the “Wall Street Journal,” on the cover of UKULELE Magazine, and on the Jay Leno show, Victoria is taking the world by storm! A recent highlight of her career was performing in New Zealand with 2,500 children playing ukulele and singing along on Victoria’s original “Bird Song!”
www.VictoriaVox.com
TICKETS: $10-20 (please pay what you can) / Students: $5
RSVP to Peggy Ford: [email protected] — so we have an idea re. how many chairs to set up.
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Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm – GALA FUNDRAISER
Friday, March 27, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 28, 8:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm
THE BEST OF HEART AND MUSIC
A Benefit – For All Seasons
These thrilling four shows benefit the Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center.
TICKETS: Gala Fundraiser, March 26, 6pm, $100
Performances, March 27-28, 8pm, March 29, 2pm
Adults $20, students $5 For reservations,
call 443-258-1230 or visit www.forallseasonsinc.org.
FOR ALL SEASONS, INC. is a private, non-profit human services agency offering outpatient mental health services, including psychiatry, for children, youth and adults, and crisis support for victims of rape, sexual assault and other traumas. The umbrella in our logo is a metaphor for the support and services we provide to all individuals, groups, organizations and communities throughout the Mid-Shore to assist, maintain and enhance social functioning regardless of race, religion, income, sex or age.
www.ForAllSeasonsInc.org
www.OxfordCC.org
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Thursday, March 26, 8:00pm (doors 6:30pm)
10 STRING SYMPHONY
Stoltz Listening Room @ The Avalon
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
The Nashville music scene is a famous home for world-class side musicians, as well as a plethora of legendary songwriters. Now it presents us with a duo that combines the best of both worlds: skilled instrumentalists with an incredible amount of soul and a love of great songs! 10 String Symphony, with their mesmerizing acoustic innovation, blends the two distinct but equally vivacious musical voices of Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer, encompassing “aggressive, almost discordant, Celtic and, dare I say, punk string-chording experimentations” (The Bluegrass Situation). Only two years old as a band, Rachel and Christian have already gained recognition and attention from some major festivals, landing slots at the ROMP festival in Owensboro, KY, the Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite, CA, and a headlining slot at the 2014 Auckland Folk Festival in New Zealand.
TICKETS: $20
www.AvalonFoundation.org
https://www.10stringsymphony.com/
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Friday, March 27, 8:00pm (doors open 7:30pm)
JIM BRICKMAN
Avalon Theatre
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
Piano sensation Jim Brickman returns to the Avalon Theatre to commemorate two incredible decades of music with The Platinum Tour: Celebrating 20 Years! Hailed by the Boston Herald as “a crowd-pleaser”, Brickman will showcase new music, along with the hits that made him the most charted (30) Billboard Adult Contemporary artist and earned him two Grammy nods and four gold albums. The Platinum Tour: Celebrating 20 Years is an experience of emotion, intimacy, warmth, and humor that’s fused together with hits like “Valentine,” “Rocket to the Moon,” “Love of My Life” and “If You Believe.”
Brickman’s performance will take you on an enticing musical journey with his romantic piano melodies and engaging wit, making this concert event the must see of the season!
TICKETS: $40
https://www.jimbrickman.com/
www.AvalonFoundation.org
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Saturday, March 28 – Two shows @ 7:30pm and 9:30pm (doors open 7 & 9pm)
HANNAH GILL BAND
Hannah Gill returns to the Stoltz stage to celebrate the recent release of her anticipated, new EP, I Feel Awake! Though still in her teens, Hannah is already recognized (both here on the Shore and beyond) for her rich, mature vocals that draw comparisons to Beth Orton, Katie Melua, and Adele (to name a few). But there’s a depth of spirit to Hannah that sets her apart. As one critic notes, “The beauty and soul in her voice place her in a category that few vocalists, young or seasoned, could ever even dream of being in.” Be sure to come out and support this local, young artist who is certainly on her way to bigger things.
TICKETS: $10
www.AvalonFoundation.org
https://hannahgillmusic.com/
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Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm
ELAINE EFF: PAINTED SCREENS “BOOK TASTING”
Dorchester Arts Center
321 High Street
Cambridge, MD
Book Talk, Signing and Reception to celebrate PAINTED SCREENS, the second edition of the book, the shore’s love of FOLK ART and all things Maryland.
It’s FREE but call to help them plan: 410-228-7782
www.PaintedScreens.org
www.DorchesterArts.org
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Wednesday, April 1, 8:00pm (doors open 7:30pm)
THE STEEL WHEELS
Stoltz Listening Room @ The Avalon
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
They’re part of this year?s Wintergrass Music Festival line up and have a new album on the way…Yeah, the Steel Wheels have rolled a long way since the last time they visited Easton! The Steel Wheels have captured audience across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and renowned for their raw energy and chemistry on stage, this dynamic four-piece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative sound and lifestyle, generating a truly magnetic revival.
TICKETS: $25
www.AvalonFoundation.org
https://www.thesteelwheels.com
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Thursday, April 2, 6:00pm
FAMILY SPRING CRAFTS: POETRY COLLAGE ART
St. Michaels Library
St. Michaels, MD
For all ages
NOTE: Children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
www.TCFL.org
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Friday, April 3, 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)
SETH GLIER
Stoltz Listening Room @ the Avalon
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
Despite his relatively young age, MPress recording artist Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who averages over 250 live performances annually, Seth has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major festivals. He’s shared the stage with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Edwin McCain, Martin Sexton, Emmylou Harris and Ryan Adams, and has quickly become known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. His music has also caught the ears of fans, industry and critics alike, with USA Today stating that his “exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.” Building on the acclaim of his Grammy®-nominated sophomore album The Next Right Thing, Glier’s subsequent record Things I Should Let You Know landed him his first Daytrotter session, was called “a genuine revelation” by Blurt Magazine, and was praised by M Music & Musicians Magazine for its “shimmering, seductive melodies”. His latest recording is “If I Could Change One Thing.”
As an advocate for Musicians On Call and a national spokesperson for ChildFund International who has helped over 200 children find sponsors, Seth has become increasingly comfortable expressing his social beliefs, both onstage and off. He participated in the 2012 ROCK THE VOTE Road Trip, and took home Best Social Action Song for his track “The Next Right Thing” at the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards, his second IMA win. For his 2013 Things I Should Let You Know Release tour, he teamed up with Autism Speaks and raised over $5,000 for the not-for-profit organization. The last two years have also garnered Seth musical placements on television (Lifetime and Bravo), as well as coveted slots on the Cayamo Cruise, at the Penang Jazz Festival in Malaysia, and as a performer for former House Speaker Eric Cantor.
TICKETS: $20
www.AvalonFoundation.org
www.SethGlier.com
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Saturday, April 4, 8:00pm (doors open 7:30pm)
TOM PRINCIPATO BAND
Stoltz Listening Room @ Avalon Theatre
40 E. Dover
Easton, MD
Tom Principato is one of the most unique guitarists around, combining his rich blues background with high-energy rock, and a highly charged, emotionally expressive delivery. For over 40 years, Tom has been setting his telecaster on fire all across the globe and making ground-breaking American blues enjoyed by fans the world over. In the ‘70s, he led the legendary band Powerhouse, a critically acclaimed East-Coast phenomenon. Today, his current band enjoys the passionate virtuosity of Jay Turner on bass, Joe Wells on drums, John Howell on congas, percussion, vocals, and harmonica.
TICKETS: $25
www.AvalonFoundation.org
https://www.tomprincipato.com/
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Sunday, April 5, 6:00pm
TALBOT CINEMA SOCIETY PRESENTS FOG OF WAR: McNAMARA
Avalon Theatre
40 E. Dover St.
Easton MD, 21601
Presented by Henry Shaw
www.AvalonFoundation.org
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Monday, April 6, 6:00pm
POETRY THAT CONFIDES
Easton Public Library
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Bill Peak hosts a discussion of confessional poetry. Copies of the poems to be discussed can be picked up at either branch of the library.
www.TCFL.org
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Wednesdays, April 8, 22, 29 @ 10:30am
STORY TIME
St. Michaels Library
St. Michaels, MD
For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
www.TCFL.org
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Thursday, April 9, 3:00pm
POETRY THAT CONFIDES
St. Michaels Library
St. Michaels, MD
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Bill Peak hosts a discussion of confessional poetry. Copies of the poems to be discussed can be picked up at either branch of the library.
www.TCFL.org
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Friday, April 10, 7:30pm
TIDEWATER SINGERS: A CAPPELLA CONCERT
Trinity Cathedral
Easton, MD
Under the direction of William Thomas, The Tidewater Singers are a select group of professional and amateur singers founded in 2001. Now in his seventh season as artistic director of the Tidewater Singers, Thomas is assistant professor of music at Chesapeake College. Previously he directed the choirs at Easton High School and has been organist and director of music at Christ Church (Episcopal) in St. Michaels since 1987. The concert will include works by the 17th century composer William Byrd, contemporary composers Ysaye Barnwell and Eric Whitacre, arrangements of spirituals by William Dawson and Stephen Hatfield, and a trio of songs by Lennon and McCartney.
The Tidewater Singers gratefully acknowledges the funding it has received from the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
TICKETS: $12 advance; $15 at the door. FREE for students.
Available @ www.tidewatersingers.org and at Cracker Jacks in Easton and Reeser’s Pharmacy in St. Michaels.
www.TidewaterSingers.com
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Saturday, April 11, 3:00pm
GENTICORUM FROM QUEBEC
CARPE DIEM! MUSIC IN THE GALLERY CONCERT
Contemporary Tapestry Studio and Gallery
5592 Poplar Lane
Royal Oak, MD
(near Oxford-Bellevue Ferry)
A chance to see Ulrika Leander’s tapestries and one of the world’s largest looms.
The traditional Quebecois trio Genticorum packs a punch with its gloriously rich instrumental and vocal arrangements and its upbeat, high-energy performances. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the group’s members weave precise and incredibly intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion, and guitar and bass accompaniment into an irresistibly jubilant musical feast that combines raw energy with superb musical prowess.
TICKETS (suggested donation): $20-25 / $5-15 students, those with low or no income
www.ctw-tapestry.com
www.CarpeDiemArts.org
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Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm
THE TIDEWATER SINGERS: A CAPPELLA CONCERT
Christ Church
St. Michaels, MD
Under the direction of William Thomas, The Tidewater Singers are a select group of professional and amateur singers founded in 2001. Now in his seventh season as artistic director of the Tidewater Singers, Thomas is assistant professor of music at Chesapeake College. Previously he directed the choirs at Easton High School and has been organist and director of music at Christ Church (Episcopal) in St. Michaels since 1987. The concert will include works by the 17th century composer William Byrd, contemporary composers Ysaye Barnwell and Eric Whitacre, arrangements of spirituals by William Dawson and Stephen Hatfield, and a trio of songs by Lennon and McCartney.
The Tidewater Singers gratefully acknowledges the funding it has received from the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
TICKETS: $12 advance; $15 at the door. FREE for students.
Available @ www.tidewatersingers.org and at Cracker Jacks in Easton and Reeser’s Pharmacy in St. Michaels.
www.TidewaterSingers.com
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Sunday, April 12, 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)
LUCY KAPLANSKY
Stoltz Listening Room @ the Avalon
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
Lucy Kaplansky is a rare vocal talent, “a truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs,” according to the New York Times. Blending country, folk, and pop styles, she has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh, whether singing her own sweet originals, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons, or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. A Billboard-charting singer who has topped the folk and Americana radio charts, Lucy has sung on countless records, performing with Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
TICKETS: $30
www.AvalonFoundation.org
https://lucykaplansky.com/
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Tuesday, April 14, 4:00pm
SPRING INTO ORIGAMI
Easton Public Library
Easton, MD
For ages 8 and older. Pre-registration required.
www.TCFL.org
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Wednesday, April 15, 3:00pm
ST. MICHAELS BOOK CLUB
St. Michaels Library
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
www.TCFL.org
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Monday, April 20, 12:15-1:00pm
CARPE DIEM PERFORMANCE SERIES @ BROOKLETTS PLACE – FREE CONCERT
VICTORIA VOX
Talbot County Senior Center
400 Brookletts Avenue
Easton, MD
FREE ADMISSION – WELCOMING ALL AGES
Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with advance reservations.
RSVP: 410-822-2869 / [email protected]
Next performance: Tuesday, May 19, 12:15pm – NICOLO WHIMSEY
The Carpe Diem Series at Brookletts Place is made possible by the generous support of the Talbot County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Dock Street Foundation, Brookletts Place, sound man Dr. Ed Klein (in-kind support) ~ and by individual contributions to the Carpe Diem Arts Outreach Fund.
For more info contact Busy Graham at [email protected] or call 301-466-0183.
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Monday, April 20, 6:30pm
LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSION:
The Oblate’s Confession by Bill Peak
In their (starred) review of the book, Kirkus called The Oblate’s Confession an “entirely spellbinding debut novel.” “Library guy” Bill Peak will attend and participate in the discussion. This program (like all library programs) is open to the public.
www.TCFL.org
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Tuesday, April 21, 12 noon
MOVIE AT NOON SERIES: MILLION DOLLAR ARM
St. Michaels Library
A film based on the true story of baseball pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, the first major league players from India.
www.TCFL.org
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Saturday, April 25, 12:30pm
THE MET: LIVE IN HD
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci (Mascagni/Leoncavallo)
Avalon Theatre
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
www.AvalonFoundation.org
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Saturday, April 25
OXFORD DAY
Saturday, May 2 – SAVE THE DATE
COME FLY WITH US! A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF FRANK SINATRA
SPRING GALA FOR THE ACADEMY ART MUSEUM
Featuring the 16-piece Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Celebrate the centennial of Frank Sinatra
The Gala will be held at Gross Coate, one of the magnificent 18th century estates of Talbot County. The glamour and elegance of the legendary Stork Club in New York will be recreated in a tent under the stars. The fun will kick off with cocktails and sign up for Artful Adventures, followed by dinner and dancing. The renowned 16-piece Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will perform, with award-winning Allan Harris singing Sinatra hits
www.AcademyArtMuseum.org
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Sunday, May 10, 3:00pm
BILLY NOVICK & GUY VAN DUSER
CARPE DIEM! MUSIC IN THE GALLERY CONCERT
Contemporary Tapestry Studio and Gallery
5592 Poplar Lane
Royal Oak, MD
(near Oxford-Bellevue Ferry)
A chance to see Ulrika Leander’s tapestries and one of the world’s largest looms.
TICKETS (suggested donation): $20-25 / $5-15 students, those with low or no income
www.ctw-tapestry.com
www.CarpeDiemArts.org
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Sunday, May 10, 8:00pm
WALTER PARKS
Avalon/Stoltz
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
www.AvalonFoundation.org
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Thursday, May 28, 8:00pm
LAURENCE JUBER—GUITAR MASTER
Former lead guitarist with Paul McCartney’s WINGS
Stoltz Listening Room
Avalon
40 E. Dover St.
Easton, MD
www.laurencejuber.com
www.AvalonFoundation.org
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ACADEMY ART MUSEUM
106 South St.
Easton, MD
410-822-ARTS
www.AcademyArtMuseum.org
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ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
Saturdays, 8:30am-11:30am (mid-April to mid-October)
FreshFarm Market
St. Michaels, MD
Located in historic town of St. Michaels, MD, on the Eastern Shore, this FRESHFARM Market is directly on the harbor, one of the loveliest market settings in the country. The market is a Saturday destination for locals, weekenders and boaters. Farmers offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cut flowers, potted plants, breads and pastries, cow’s milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. We also host events and activities throughout the season, including our Chef at Market events and a community cook-off.
www.FreshFarmMarkets.org
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Saturdays, 8:00am-1:00pm (reopens in April and runs through December)
FARMERS MARKET – EASTON
North Harrison Street
Easton MD 21601
www.AvalonFoundation.org
BAY COUNTRY BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY
Bay Country Chorus invites you to visit its rehearsals….singers and visitors welcome. Looking for prospective members, men of any age, to join us in our hobby. We meet every Monday evening at 7:00 PM at the Talbot County Senior Center, Brookletts Avenue, Easton. Be prepared for an evening of singing, fun, and fellowship in the “Barbershop Style of Music.”
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