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County Library and Chesapeake Film Festival Team Up on Year of the Woman Films

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Starting in February, The Friends of the Talbot County Free Library and the Chesapeake Film Festival will present “Great Dames,” a film series in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America. All films are free and open to the public and will screen at the Easton Branch Library.

Gov. Larry Hogan has also declared 2020 the Year of the Woman in Maryland because 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which awarded women the right to vote. “Our state’s history has been shaped by extraordinary women leaders, and our administration remains committed to empowering and advocating for women in Maryland,” Hogan said.

The Spy asked Cid Collins Walker, artistic director of the Chesapeake Film Festival, to give a short preview.

The schedule for the extraordinary film series “Great Dames”

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Monday, Feb. 3, 6:00 p.m.

An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio, to ʼ70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room — Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. Inspired to write because no one took a “little black girl” seriously, Morrison reflects on her lifelong deconstruction of the master narrative.

Released in 2018, rated PG-13, 120 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Amazing Grace
Monday, Feb. 10, 6:00 p.m.

A powerful musical documentary revolving around a 1972 Aretha Franklin concert. Amazing Grace is a 2018 concert film directed by Sydney Pollack and later realized by producer Alan Elliott. The film has received critical acclaim. Rotten Tomatoes website’s critical consensus reads, “Brilliantly capturing a remarkable performer near the peak of her prodigious power, Amazing Grace is a thrilling must-watch documentary for Aretha Franklin fans.”

Rated G, 89 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the

Harriet
Monday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.

This just released feature film celebrates one of America’s greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman, whose courage and ingenuity helped free hundreds of slaves. Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Cynthia Erivo who plays the role of Harriet has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) by the Golden Globe Awards and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role by the Screen Actors Guild Awards. This is a “must see event.”

PG-13, 125 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Maiden
Monday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.

In 1989, the very idea of a competitive all-female sailboat crew was nearly inconceivable to the manly world of open-ocean yacht racing. They’d never make it to the start of the Whitbread Round the World Race, much less survive to the finish. They’d never find funding. They didn’t have the strength or skill. They’d die at sea. Did that many professional female sailors even exist?

The story of Maiden’s upstart, defiant run at the Whitbread Round the World Race has all the elements of an epic adventure tale—50-foot waves, life and death drama, near-mutiny, thrilling victory—grounded in a perceptive group portrait of a team of courageous young women led by the remarkable, complicated Tracy Edwards.

Rated PG, 137 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

This exceptional slate of recent films about the tremendous contribution of women in our society is free; no reservations are required, and seating is first come, first serve. For more information, please visit chesapeakefilmfestival.com or tcfl.org/Calendar/.

 

Good Eggs Spotting on St. Michaels Road

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It took close to two hours for a group of volunteers to tackle the enormous amount of litter that had been building up at the intersection of St. Michaels Road and Unionville Road. With more than 15 bags of garbage collected, these good eggs of Talbot County posed for a victory photo last weekend.

The Spy says thank you.

Spy Chat: Mid-Shore Mediation’s Jenn Williams

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While the holiday season does bring good tidings and cheers for all, Jenn Williams, the executive director of Mid-Shore Mediation, would add mediation to that list.

At a time when our society is becoming more and more divided on both the political and cultural front, Jenn, with her small army of dedicated staff and volunteers, is proving, with over 600 cases a year, that medication does indeed work, even with young people.

In fact, the lion’s share of Mid-Shore’s mediation casework takes place at the school level with stunning results. Not only do they work with students experiencing conflict with peers, but they also have been hugely successful in student-teacher challenges that not only lead to positive outcomes for the participants, but for entire classrooms.

The Spy sat down with Jenn a few weeks ago to talk about Mid-Shore Mediation, a group she has worked for decades as its youth coordinator before becoming their new director last year. In her interview, Jenn outlines this remarkably successful record.

This video is approximately five minutes in length. For more information about Mid-Shore Mediation please go here

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The Best Kind of Talbot County Holiday Marketplace

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It’s not all too surprising for eager holiday shoppers to become fatigued by the onslaught of commercial marketing this month. Through aggressive advertising and social media, a good bit of the fun of hunting down the perfect gift can get quickly lost in the annual race by retailers to find the most consumers in the final days before the end of December.

Fortunately for Talbot County, there is a very real alternative to all this madness.

Led by Jen Wagner and dozens of volunteers, the Easton Business Alliance’s Christmas in Easton Art & Craft Marketplace stands as a unique option for shoppers looking for an experience more in keeping with the season. With over thirty artists and craftspeople offering one of a kind presents filling the Waterfowl Building this weekend, the Marketplace has become to go-to place to complete shopping lists but a remarkable moment to see performances, share a glass of wine and listen to holiday music all under one roof.

The Spy sat down with Jen, as well as folks from the different nonprofit groups that will benefit from the annual event, to give some background as to why this is such a special local celebration for all.

This video is approximately four minutes in length. For more information about the Marketplace please go here

Christmas in Easton-Art & Craft Marketplace 
December 6-8, 2019
Waterfowl Building, Easton
Admission is free

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The Academy Art Museum Year in Review with Ben Simons

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While it may seem like just the other day the Spy noted that Ben Simons was to become the director of the Academy Art Museum, it turns out that he will be entering into his fourth year in leading the arts education and exhibition center in Easton.

And in recounting what has taken place over the last twelve months at the AAM, it’s no surprise that Ben, his trustees, and the staff all have reason to cheer. With masterful art shows such as the record-breaking Richard Diebenkorn show, artist Amze Emmons’ mid-career exhibition, and the brilliant Aaron Taylor Kuffner’s Gamelatron project now on its front lawn, matched with nearly 4,000 children and adults taking art classes of some kind during the same period, it can only be concluded that it was one of the museum’s best years yet.

Adding to this year of achievement was the beginning of a major architectural transformation with its building as well. With a new entrance under construction, as well as the total overhaul of its public galleries, the AAM has been able to navigate this logistical change and still stay open for business nonetheless.

The Spy sat down with Ben to review 2019 and get a quick preview of the renovations taking place last week at the Academy.

This video is approximately five minutes in length. For more information about the Academy Art Museum please go here.

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A Rush Order on Philanthropy Pies

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For Ryan Groll, co-owner of the locally prepared food store Sprout., it is perhaps intuitive for the entrepreneur to move quickly on a good idea. So when the Talbot Interfaith Shelter in Easton came calling a few days before Thanksgiving to make a donation, he immediately thought of selling pies with all the profit going to the their homeless residences. Perfectly timed for the last-minute rush of Turkey Day hosts, Ryan working with the Sprout. team to perform a remarkable bake-off for over 70 pies in record time.

The Spy sat down with Ryan at the Talnoy Interfaith Shelters’ home on Goldsborough Street for the full story.

This video is approximately one minute in length. For more information about Talbot Interfaith Shelter please go here.

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Shore Arts: Artist Angela Herbert-Hodges on Saving African Wildlife

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For patrons of visual art on the Eastern Shore, it comes as no surprise that someone who grew up in a small town in North West England, and would spend the first half of their adulthood in Zimbabwe, London, Paris, and Spain, could find themselves completely at home near Salisbury. The Shore’s growing number of artists come from all backgrounds is just one ingredient that makes it such an attractive and vibrant scene from the Lower Shore to the northern tip of Kent County.

But what makes Angela Herbert-Hodges’ work so unique is her remarkable art depicting the magic and heartache of the endangered animals from her time in what was British Rhodesia. From rhinos to elephants, Herbert-Hodges captures these majestic beasts with the help of paper, gouache, and pastel to tell in color what the world may not see ever again if conservation steps are not taken to save these extraordinary species.

The Spy spent a few minutes with Angela last week at the Trippe Gallery to understand her motivation in doing her part in protecting Africa’s rich and threatened wildlife.

This video is approximately two minutes in length. For more information about the Trippe Gallery please go here.

At the Academy: Reconnaissance Report on Annual Members’ Exhibition

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While there is little need to document the abundance of remarkable artists living on the Mid-Shore, the annual Academy Art Museum’s Members’ Show only reinforces how lucky the region is this wealth of talent.

Every year, the AAM sets aside a few weeks in the fall to display the work of the Academy’s members and their art instructors in the galleries (or the Armory this year since the main galleries are going through a renovation) to share with the Eastern Shore art community the bounty of

The Spy filed this reconnaissance report last night to highlight some of the special offerings now on display until December 4th.

This video is approximately one minute in length. For more information about the Academy Art Museum Members’ Exhibition please go here.

 

 

Talbot Hospice is a Community Affair

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There is an old saying in marketing that an individual needs to be reminded at least seven times before they purchase a product or service. That number might be low in terms of educating the general public about hospice care and programs.

Part of the reason for that is a simple fact that dying is a scary subject. And this is true for not only those facing a life-threatening condition but also their loved ones, including children.

Nonetheless, as Talbot Hospice director Vivian Dodge and board member Susie Dillon talk about it our most recent Spy interview, this 37-year-old organization is dedicated to saying over and over again, as long as it takes, the importance of this critical stage of life for the entire Talbot County community. And part of that mission is to encourage families to talk candidly about end of life concerns, guide them to support and resources for palliative care, and encourage participation in grieving programs for both young and old.

This video is approximately three minutes in length. For more information about Talbot Hospice please go here.

 

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