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September 8, 2024

Talbot Spy

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Easton EDC Launches First Holiday Ornament Sale

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Easton EDC is excited to announce the launch of our first holiday ornament sale! Perfect for gift-giving or a keepsake, the beautiful full-color enameled ornament depicts the iconic Easton courthouse featuring the Frederick Douglass statue.

Retailers offering the ornament for sale include The Hummingbird Inn, The Mercantile, Studio B Gallery, The Academy Art Museum, and An Optical Galleria.

For more information on the ornament sale, to be a retail location, or for volume purchases please reach out to the Easton EDC, Deena Kilmon, Director of Strategic Initiatives, [email protected] or call 410-690-7348. 

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Easton First Friday Gallery Walk and Fall Kickoff

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The Fall Kickoff weekend begins with the First Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, October 6.  Gallery talks, live music, the art of fire juggling, and more will start the weekend off with a festive and creative flair! Friday night’s outdoor fun  will begin with live music and  carving demonstrations of giant pumpkins by the artists at Icelab. Carvings will be at approximately 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM throughout the downtown area.

New this year, a tablescaping competition will be held throughout the town. Featuring gorgeous displays of china, linens, and other artistic elements, these tables are works of art! Come see the fantastical designs featuring the theme, “Autumn on the Chesapeake.” Featured designers include Set the Table for Me, Hummingbird Inn, The Tidewater Inn, Legal Assets/Welcome Home, Dwelling and Design, Sanctuary Interiors, Agave Arts & Juicing Co, Modern Bulldog and more! Check DiscoverEaston.com/fallkickoff for a map of all of the sites.

In conjunction with this event, everyone is invited to celebrate with the Trippe Gallery!  The month of October marks their 10th anniversary. There will be a special reception on October 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Throughout October, the gallery will be featuring works based on a theme of “10” to commemorate the anniversary.

Image courtesy Troika Gallery/John Storck

Troika Gallery will also open a new exhibit featuring the work of Bill Storck. This popular maritime artist has sold hundreds of paintings over the years, and his work just keeps getting better. Storck strives to integrate the water, the wind, the sky and sailing vessels into carefully balanced images. Meet the artists at a reception on Friday from 4-6 pm.

Children are welcome to join in the fun by enjoying the art of fire juggling by Cascading Carlos, who will be performing from 5-7 in Thompson park following the live pumpkin carving. Families are also welcome to bring the kiddos to the Academy Art museum for free pumpkin paintings, a free bicycle helmet safety check by Talbot Thrive, and the last outdoor movie night of the season, “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” All children’s activities are free.

In conjunction with the festival, retailers and restaurants will be hosting a variety of tasting events, sales, and live music performances.  Visitors will be provided with a Pumpkin Trail map featuring all of the locations of the giant pumpkins! Maps will be available online at our festival site or picked up at the Easton Visitor’s Center, 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton MD.

Fall Kickoff Weekend is made possible by the generous support of signature sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC, Soistman Dental, the Town of Easton, and the Easton Economic Development Corporation.  For details on all of the activities, please visit: www.discovereaston.com or email welcome@discovereaston.com

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Easton’s Fall Kickoff Weekend Set for Oct 6 & 7

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The Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) is excited to announce a full line-up of free kids activities during the 2023 Fall Kickoff weekend October 6 & 7!

Friday night will kick off with live carvings of giant pumpkins by the incredible artists at Icelab. Watch in amazement as hundred-plus pound pumpkins get changed into fabulous works of art! Carvings will be at approximately 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Check maps for locations.

Also on Friday, bring the family to the Academy Art Museum for lots of free activities. Pumpkin painting on the lawn will be from 5:30-7:00. Bring your bike helmet for a safety fitting check by Talbot Thrive and receive a free bike light. At dusk, enjoy the last Discover Easton Outdoor Family Movie Night presents “A Nightmare Before Christmas” in the courtyard.

On Saturday, families can enjoy the complete giant pumpkin trail all throughout town!  Storytime will also feature fun fall themes at Flying Cloud Books and the Talbot County Free Library. Don’t miss the Talbot Humane Kissing Booth as you stroll around town listening to the free outdoor live music. Easton Bowl will feature free shoe rentals all weeknd! Schedule of activities and Maps with all of the locations to see the giant pumpkins can be picked up at the Easton Visitor’s Center, 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton MD or online www.discovereaston.com/fallkickoff.

Fall Kickoff Weekend Kids Activities are made possible by the generous support of presenting sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC;  platinum sponsor Soistman Family Dentistry, Talbot Thrive, The Talbot County Free Library, Flying Cloud Books, and the Academy Art Museum. 

 

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Easton Announces Fall Kick Off Weekend Schedule

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Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the return of the two-day, spectacular Fall Kickoff Weekend  on Friday, October 6 – Saturday, October 7, 2023. Giant, professionally carved pumpkins will line the downtown shopping district creating a pumpkin trail throughout town.  This year’s events also feature live music, a designer tablescaping contest, retail and food specials, and lots of activities for the kids.

Friday night will kick off with live carvings of giant pumpkins by the artists at Icelab. Carvings will be at approximately 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Outdoor live music will enhance the night between 4-7 PM on Harrison Street during First Friday Gallery Walk. Join the party as the Trippe Gallery celebrates ten years, and more! Featured events are on our event website, https://discovereaston.com/fallkickoff/.

In conjunction with the festival, retailers and restaurants will be hosting a variety of tasting events, sales, and live music performances.  Visitors will be provided with a Pumpkin Trail map featuring all of the locations of the giant pumpkins! Maps will be available online at our festival site or picked up at the Easton Visitor’s Center, 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton MD.

Fall Kickoff Weekend is made possible by the generous support of signature sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC, the Town of Easton, and the Easton Economic Development Corporation.  For details on all of the activities, please visit: www.discovereaston.com or email [email protected]

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History, Art, and Giant Pumpkins! “Fall” into Easton, MD

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The Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the dates of these family-friendly events in Easton, MD.

2023 Summer Outdoor Movie Nights

Families are invited to come early, bring a picnic, and enjoy a free art project sponsored by The 911 Day of Service Project/Americorps. Please note: Movies begin around 8:00 PM (when it is fully dark outside)

September 15 – Hispanic Heritage night (Movie will be in Spanish) – Thompson Park

October 6 – Academy Art Museum, The Nightmare Before Christmas

discovereaston.com/easton-community-movie-nights

Vonda Shepard at the Avalon Theatre, September 22

Shepard has sold over twelve million albums, has won two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild awards. She also holds the Billboard prize for selling the most TV soundtracks in history. She continues to tour the world, playing her original material and the faves from her days on “Ally McBeal” as well as new songs from her ninth solo album, “Red Light, Green Light” (released in September 2022).

https://discovereaston.com/music/vonda-shepard/

Frederick Douglass Day September 23

History buffs as well as anyone looking to enjoy a day-long celebration of community, with emphasis on the legacy of Frederick Douglass, will certainly enjoy this day. Parade, arts and crafts, lectures, cook signings, live music,  interactive activities for children and adults.

Schedule: https://frederickdouglasshonorsociety.com/FrederickDouglassDay.html

Chesapeake Film Festival Sept 30-Oct 1

Join Easton for the live 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival which kicks off September 30 at the historic Avalon Theatre, followed by a second day at the spectacular Ebenezer Theater. The film festival has almost a two-decade record of innovative and unique offerings, something for everyone!

Schedule: https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/

Fall Kick Off Weekend – October 6&7

This annual spectacular celebration of fall in Easton, MD will have you walking the streets in awe – the Giant Pumpkin trail features dozens of larger-than-life pumpkins, hundreds of pounds of total creative fun! Live carvings by ICELAB are the star of the show! Featuring live outdoor music, food and shopping specials, Easton’s awesome brewfest, tablescaping competition, art displays.

Event website: https://discovereaston.com/fallkickoff/

Easton’s Airport Day – Celebrating 80 years!

Easton Airport will host the 14th annual Easton Airport Day on Saturday, October 14. The annual event is a fun-filled gathering that offers a unique opportunity to visit the community airfield and see what flying is all about.

Formation flyovers highlight the event with “Warbirds” flying patterns over the skies of Talbot County. The world-famous Rubber Chicken Drop Contest will return to delight the crowd as pilots attempt to hit the bed of a pickup truck while flying over the airport. Food vendors will be on site.

https://eastonairport.com/ead/

Candyland October 21 & 22

Kids of all ages will have a blast with a life-size version of Candyland! This amazing fun-filled day is all for the young and the young at heart. Kid’s activities, arts & crafts marketplace, food.
Schedule: talbotcountywomensclub.org

Academy Art Museum Craft Show October 28 & 29

The Academy Art Museum’s 26th Annual Craft Show will feature over 60 artists from across the United States.. With nearly a third of the participants exhibiting for the first time, we the incredible variety of art is sure to be a treat for everyone to enjoy. This is truly a show by artists for artists.

https://academyartmuseum.org/events/craft-show/

Waterfowl Festival, November 10-12

For three days every November, between 18,000 and 20,000 visitors discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the Waterfowl Festival. While strolling along the lovely streets of Easton, MD, visitors can discover the town and a tradition that has been going strong for generations. Tickets are on sale now.

https://waterfowlfestival.org/the-festival/

 

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Fall Events in Easton, MD 

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The Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce our fall DiscoverEaston 2023 family-friendly event schedule.

2023 Summer Outdoor Movie Nights

Families are invited to come early, bring a picnic, and enjoy a free art project sponsored by The 911 Day of Service Project/Americorps. Please note: Movies begin around 8:00 PM (when it is fully dark outside)

September 1 – Idlewild Park

September 15 – Hispanic Heritage night (Move will be in Spanish) – Thompson Park

October 6 – Academy Art Museum

discovereaston.com/easton-community-movie-nights

September 11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony

Everyone is welcome to attend our annual recognition of those lost on 9/11/01 and the first responders that are always committed to our safety each day. Patriotic songs, speeches, and art on display will illustrate our 2023 theme, We are One: Community Supporting Community.

September 11, 9:00 AM – Service Memorial, Corner of Dover and West Street. https://discovereaston.com/weareone

Avalon Jazz Experience

The best of Jazz, all in one theatre! Three days of amazing performances.

September 1-3, Avalon Theatre

https://discovereaston.com/avalon-jazz-experience

Fall Kick Off

Giant pumpkins will decorate the downtown streets at this festive annual event. Events around town will celebrate the theme “Fall into Chesapeake!”

October 6 & 7, Downtown Easton

https://discovereaston.com/fallkickoff/

Waterfowl Festival

The premier outdoor arts and outdoors festival features art exhibitions, carving, dock dog competition, indoor and outdoor markets featuring an array of merchandise for outdoor activities. Music, food trucks, and more create excitement during this annual three-day event.

November 9-11, Multiple Easton locations

Tickets on sale now. https://waterfowlfestival.org/

Shop Small Saturday

Get prepared for the holiday season with our annual merchant event downtown!

November 25, Downtown Easton

Event details can be found on the website: www.discovereaston.com/events

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Plein Air Easton Kicks Off with Street Party!

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Plein Air Easton kicks off Friday, July 14 in downtown Easton with a Kick Off Street Party sponsored by The Avalon Foundation, Easton Economic Development Corporation, and the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce. Harrison Street will be alive with music, art, and more from 5:00 PM-10 PM!

Gallery Walk/Talks 5:00-7:00 PM

Troika Gallery – Fabulous Forgeries Exhibition

Trippe Gallery – Variations 2 – One Photograph, 16 paintings – match the correct artist with all paintings and win!

Studio B Gallery – Meet Plein Air Easton competition judge Master Jove Wang

Academy Art Museum open til 7:00 PM

Performance Schedule

5:00 PM-7:00PM Harrison Street concert featuring Pretty Big Deal

7:15 PM Prize Raffle Drawing, Harrison Street, Chamber of Commerce Tent

8:00 PM (approx) Immersive Shakespeare! The Perfect Storm Players present their own adaptation of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night Dream – live and in the street. This interactive performance will be performed theatre-in-the-round style, don’t miss it!

5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Nocturne Paint out – Grab your paints and paint out in the street with Plein Air Easton competition painters

About Easton EDC: The Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet.

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Things to do on First Friday, July 7, in Easton, MD

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Easton will be a whirlwind of exciting events this First Friday, July 7! Most events listed below are free to the public, please refer to linked websites for detailed information for ticketed performances.

Victor Nizovtsev, Under the Sea

For more details and other ongoing events, check out DiscoverEaston.com/events

About Easton EDC: The Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet. DiscoverEaston.com

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Easton EDC Receives Main Street Accreditation

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The Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

“We are very proud to be one of the 862 programs receiving accreditation this year,” remarked Holly DeKarske, Executive Director, Easton EDC. “Every visitor to our town has an economic impact that ripples far beyond their stay, and supporting our local community has significant positive implications for residents, business owners, and visitors.”

Easton EDC’s performance is annually evaluated by  Main Street Maryland, which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet rigorous national performance standards. To qualify for Accreditation status, communities must meet a set of rigorous standards that include commitments to building grassroots revitalization programs, fostering strong public-private partnerships, nurturing economic opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and actively preserving historic places, spaces, and cultural assets.

In 2022, Main Street America programs generated $6.2 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 7,657 net new businesses, facilitated the creation of 29,174 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,688 historic buildings, and leveraged 1,528,535 volunteer hours. On average, for every dollar that a Main Street program spent to support their operations, it generated $24.07 of new investment back into their downtown communities.

The Easton EDC impacts the wider community by creating events in the downtown area that bring visitors in to enjoy its retail establishments, restaurants, and other local attractions. Its signature events, including Chesapeake Fire and Ice, May Day Flower Celebration, and the Fall Festival, bring in thousands of visitors. During the year, Easton EDC, under the brand name Discover Easton, hosts over a dozen events and supports many more with logistics planning, marketing campaigns, and financial support. For more information on events supported by the Easton EDC, please visit: www.discovereaston.com

About Easton EDC: The Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet. www.DiscoverEaston.com

About Main Street America: Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Our network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have generated more than $101.58 billion in new public and private investment, generated 168,693 net new businesses and 746,897 net new jobs, rehabilitated more than 325,119 buildings, and levered over 33.7 million volunteer hours. Main Street America is a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit mainstreet.org.

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Spectacular May Day Flower Festival Returns to Easton

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Discover Easton is excited to announce the return of May Day Flower Festival in beautiful historic downtown Easton. Doors and windows over three dozen participating businesses will be decorated with award-winning flower displays of all types. Wreaths, baskets, planters, and displays will be ready for viewing from Friday at noon, remaining throughout the weekend.  This year’s festival also features pop-up flower markets, complementary musical events, a tablescaping class and live-cut flower bar, and children’s activities. The Flower Trail Map will be available for pickup at the Talbot County and Easton’s Visitor’s Center, 11. S. Harrison Street during the event. A full schedule of events is online at www.discovereaston.com/mayday.

The May Day Flower Festival is made possible by the generous support of signature sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC, the Town of Easton, the Talbot County Garden Club, and the Easton Economic Development Corporation.

About Easton EDC: The Easton Economic Development Corporation was launched in 2013 to drive economic vitality, smart redevelopment, and business creation in the historic Town of Easton, Maryland to foster a healthy quality of life for all generations. The EEDC works to catalyze Greater Easton’s continued prosperity as a diverse and healthy “smart town,” leading innovation where the land and water meet.

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