The Waterfowl Festival’s 2025 Featured Artist has been announced, naming a legendary festival favorite, Al Barker. Barker has displayed his work at every festival since its inception in 1971. His quintessential scenes of hunting, the outdoor lifestyle, and nature flawlessly capture a quiet and breathtaking beauty, bringing the viewer intimately into the scene without disrupting the magical and private moments his subjects are experiencing.

“The Waterfowl Festival is about tradition – preserving our heritage and sharing it with the new generation,” remarked Deena Kilmon, executive director. “Al’s works are the perfect way to seduce anyone who is viewing them to fall in love with the romance of the outdoors. His works are generally not large which makes them the perfect size and price point for the new collector -a key element of the festival that is very important- making sure art is accessible to everyone.”

Al Barker, was born in New Jersey and was raised within the New York Metropolitan area where he learned to appreciate the outdoors by spending a great deal of time hunting and fishing. These activities, no doubt, influenced his decision to pursue academic studies in Environmental Science where he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in forestry and later received a National Fellowship for Doctorate work. After these academic studies, Al became a Forestry educator and worked in private industry and eventually taught his trade on the post- secondary level. Without formal art training, he began drawing and painting wildlife scenes to assist with his teaching curricula and has been influenced by the works of Milton Weiler and Don Stone, N.A. Presently, as a full-time professional artist, Al specializes in smaller sized paintings, completing works in both oil and watercolor, as well as rendering many small editions of etchings.

Al Barker is the only professional artist that has exhibited continuously at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, since its inception over fifty years ago. Al has won over fifty major awards in premier art competitions and principal exhibitions such as the Grand National American Artists Professional League, New York; Greenwich Workshop Galleries, Connecticut and California; Settlers West, Arizona; Gallery One, Ohio; and the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City in which he’s been a member and on exhibit for more than 50 years. Al’s work is displayed in many National Miniature Exhibitions in the continental United States. Notably, Al’s work has been purchased by Museums for permanent collections, many private collections, as well as The White House fine arts collection.

Look for the release of Barker’s  Featured Art piece this summer! Posters from the featured piece will be printed in limited edition, pre-orders are available by calling the Waterfowl Festival office 410-822-4567 or find the link online later in the summer in the Waterfowl store. Previous year’s prints on for sale now at this site: https://waterfowlfestival.org/festival-posters/

About the Waterfowl Festival

Waterfowl Festival Inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of the life and culture of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The 54th Festival will be held November 14-16, 2025 in historic Easton, Md. VIP and corporate sponsorship packages are also available. For more information, to volunteer, or donate, visit www.waterfowlfestival.org or call 410-822-4567.

To learn more about Barker, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/albarkerpainter/

images courtesy Al Barker.

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, in partnership with the Kent Cultural Alliance and Kent County public and private schools, recently hosted its third student art reception in the hospital’s Aging & Wellness Center to showcase artwork from public and private school students in Kent County. University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital; UM SRH is a member of organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

“The UM Shore Regional Medical Center at Chestertown is once again proud to showcase the remarkable artwork created by talented students from Kent County’s public and private schools,” said Zack Royston, Vice President, Rural Health Care Transformation, and Executive Director at UM Shore Medical Center Chestertown. “This student art show is more than just an exhibition; it’s a powerful expression of hope, resilience, and creativity. Through the eyes of these young artists, viewers are invited to experience a world where art catalyzes healing and transformation.”

In 2023, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Rural Health Transformation Team began working with John Schratwieser, director of the Kent Cultural Alliance, and area schools to transform the walls of the Aging & Wellness Center into a source of enjoyment for patients and pride for local families and their students. Schratwieser and the UM Shore Regional Health team worked with area schools to collect artwork from Kent County Public Schools, Radcliffe Creek School and Kent School. The artwork is rotated on an intermittent basis.

“At the Kent Cultural Alliance, we welcome every opportunity we can get to celebrate the students and teachers in our local schools,” Schratwieser said. “We are grateful to UM Shore Regional Health for providing the space and for making the time to highlight these talented young people from across our county.”

A guiding theme driving the project was the belief that art contributes not only to the well-being of individuals, but also to communities, and that in a health care setting, art can help the healing process. It empowers the lives of our community creators and bring happiness to those who are fortunate enough to enjoy it.

“This exhibition is a celebration of creativity and community,” said Aimee Boumiea, an art teacher at H.H. Garnet Elementary School in Chestertown. “For art teachers, it’s an opportunity to showcase student artwork beyond the classroom, inspiring confidence, validating creativity, and building pride. Students are able to engage with the public and see firsthand how their art can make a real impact in a different setting. For families and hospital visitors, it offers a moment of inspiration and connection with these young artists. Art has the power to bring light and beauty to any space, and we are honored to be part of that experience.”

Artwork may be viewed by the public during normal business hours in the Aging & Wellness Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, please call Lara Wilson at 667-343-3145, or John Schratwieser at 410-778-3700. 

About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Easton EDC is pleased to announce the beginning of this year’s First Friday Gallery Walk on April 4th, 2025.

Hosting renowned galleries, studios, and performances that showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage, Easton, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cultural experience. The art scene in Easton is vibrant with 18 venues, including 14 art galleries in the historic Arts & Entertainment District. The First Friday Gallery Walk features all the art galleries extending their hours from 5 pm to 7 pm with special exhibits, artist talks, new works of art, and unparalleled hospitality.

Easton EDC is also excited to unveil the new branding and marketing for the Arts & Entertainment District. The Arts & Entertainment District is designated by the Maryland State Arts Council. To enhance the visitor experience in Easton, the branding highlights the many artistic establishments in the historic district. More information can be found on the DiscoverEaston.com Arts and Entertainment landing page, printed materials, and light pole banners.

For more information about all Easton EDC programs and initiatives, contact Holly DeKarske, Executive Director of Easton Economic Development Corporation, via email at  [email protected] or call (410) 690-7348.

About Easton Economic Development Corporation:

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.

Join a guided tour of the Spiralis Gallery at 35 W. Dover Street in Easton on Monday, March 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. as part of the monthly Talbot Family Network’s Conversations on Race series. Spiralis Gallery Director/Curator Gail Patterson will lead the gallery tour of selected pieces.

“This partnership with Spiralis gives us the chance to enter this conversation through the richness of story-based art,” says Talbot Family Network Executive Director Nancy Andrew. “Hearing each other’s interpretations will make this an important conversation for our community.”

Spiralis Gallery focuses on emerging and mid-career artists to amplify the visual narratives of Afro-Caribbean artists while presenting bold pieces, vibrant fiber art, bricolage, and sculpture. More about the gallery and its artists is at spiralisgallery.com.

“Art is a necessary and vital part of our human expression; it can inform, challenge, inspire, and comfort us,” says Patterson. “The mission of Spiralis is to use art as a vehicle to spark human conversation, which can lead to deeper connections. I hope that art can be used in this case to lead us to more authentic conversations about race.”

The tour will conclude with a facilitated discussion, accompanied by a light dinner and refreshments, at the Easton Meeting Room of the Talbot County Free Library, wrapping up by 7:30 p.m.

While at the library, participants will discuss the artwork and explore their personal narratives and mental models around race. Participation in this free March 24 event is limited, with pre-registration needed at bit.ly/march24convo.

On Monday, April 28, the Talbot Family Network will partner with the Talbot County Free Library’s Easton branch to present “Factuality: The Board Game.” Factuality is an interactive board game that immerses players in real-life experiences of structural inequality, fostering conversations about privilege, discrimination, and social justice through an engaging and educational format. Participation is limited for this free event, with pre-registration at bit.ly/april28convo.

On Monday, May 19, TFN will partner with BAMM for a screening of the short documentary film Get on the Bus, with details and pre-registration at bit.ly/may19convo.

The Talbot Family Network serves as Talbot County’s Local Management Board and was established by the state of Maryland to change the way services are provided to children and families. TFN identifies priorities and targets resources for the jurisdiction’s communities while coordinating child and family services and administering state resources. Local Management Boards improve coordination across state agencies and empower local stakeholders to help drive local priorities.

The mission of the Talbot Family Network is to identify and develop support systems for a healthy, safe, caring, and equitable community for all Talbot County children and families through collaboration with public and private entities. For more information, visit www.talbotfamilynetwork.org.

The Zebra Gallery will open two shows in April, with an opening on April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. which will include live music by C. Thomas in the front gallery. The upper gallery will feature a solo exhibition, “Take Flight” by metal sculptor Dave Dunn. The square gallery will feature “Fairweather Artists” – the works of 12 seasoned artists in a variety of mediums.

Dunn is a metal sculptor who creates movement and whimsy by welding found, repurposed, and new metal objects into his artwork. He repurposes tools of industry such as bike gear mechanisms or auto parts to use in his “sea creature” sculpture series to symbolize the constant movement and change of the sea, the ebb and flow of the tides, and the sea creatures within. He constructs imaginative primordial creatures out of anything that lands at his feet and fingertips…sometimes scrap metal, bicycle chains, nuts and bolts. Dunn shuffles together unsuspecting material to breathe whimsical delight into his imagined creatures. Dunn’s “Dunn in Metal Studio” is in Silver Spring, Maryland. His work can be found in galleries around the country and in private collections throughout the United States and in Europe. His work is currently the “Featured Southern Artist of 2025” with a six-month solo installation at the largest museum in northwestern Tennessee.

The Fairweather Artists represent artists whose work is in oils and acrylics, gouache, collage, digital painting and photography – to create an extraordinary show of beautiful vistas, vignettes and subjects. Members include Nancy Arons, Ellen Broadman, Sarah Clayton Davis, Karen Kuell Epstein, Susan Sinclair Galego, Lee Ann Howdershell, Jennifer Howard, Christianne King, Ingrid Matuszewski, Lisa Sieg, Patrick Sieg, and Stacy Yochum. These artists have known each other, worked together and appreciated each other’s art for many years, initially meeting through classes and painting on location in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. For the Zebra Gallery they have collaborated to create this exquisite multimedia show.

“We are thrilled to have this mix of artists and art to welcome in spring. It’s both inspirational and fun. These artists join our growing list of regular exhibitors in the gallery, which is expanding every day,” states Susan Schauer John, owner of the Zebra Gallery.

Zebra Gallery is now on ARTSY which enables collectors to purchase works directly online from this show and future shows.

The Artists of The Zebra Gallery include Tobi Adebisi, Joseph Barbaccia, Mitsi Bernard, Ula Buka, April Claggett, Bondu Deji, Frank DePietro, David Dunn, Quadri Afis Enitan, Deniz Erguney, Lana Frey, Richard Fritz, Margery Goldberg, Lynn Goldstein, Adam Henerson, Adam Himoff, Bernie Houston, Erdman Hummel, Gina Jacklin, Joanna Jago, Terry John, Anne Jordan, Jack Knight, Yelena Lamm, Gabriel Lehman, Ingrid Matuszewski, Barbara Michalczuk, Thyra Moore, Victor Popoola, Larry Ringgold, Jacinthe Rivard, Kim Santini, Susan Fay Schauer, Mike Sorge, Jen Sterling, Serhii Vlasenko, and Cindy Winnick.

The Zebra Gallery address is 5 N Harrison Street, Easton, MD (across the street from the Historic Tidewater Inn). For further information, visit https://www.thezebragallery.com.

Improv Easton is excited to open its next Intro to Improv class for the community. The program runs on Tuesday evenings March 18, 2025, to April 22, 2025, from 7:30 – 9pm in Easton. This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of improv here on the Mid Shore. Participants will take away valuable skills that can be applied to all aspects of life.

The six-week workshop is designed for beginners. No prior experience in improv or acting is required – just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to learn. Class members will learn the basics of improv comedy, develop skills for spontaneity and quick thinking, and connect with other creative individuals in a supportive and fun environment

Improv Easton’s experienced instructors will guide participants through games and exercises. Learn how to think on your feet, build comedic scenes, and support your fellow improvisers.

Improvisational comedy isn’t just for performers! Improv skills have been shown to have wide-ranging benefits beyond the stage, helping members in personal, work and volunteer settings.

This workshop is open to adults of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re a college student, a professional, or a retiree, an enriching experience awaits you.

Space is limited. To secure a spot and take the first step towards a more spontaneous you, visit https://tinyurl.com/Improv-101March2025.

About Improv Easton

Improv Easton’s mission is to provide opportunities for creative connection in our community through the art of improv comedy. Since 2019, the troupe has been meeting weekly to play improv games, develop scenes, and hone their craft. They have appeared in numerous venues throughout Talbot County, including the Avalon, the Stoltz Pavilion, the Academy Art Museum and Oxford Community Center, and beyond. Improv Easton is a fund of the Mid Shore Community Foundation.

For more information about Improv Easton or upcoming events, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, or email [email protected].

 Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced that Steven J. Schupak, MPT’s current executive vice president and station manager, will become the sixth president and chief executive officer of the 55-year-old statewide TV network on July 1, succeeding retiring CEO Larry D. Unger.

Schupak’s selection by MPT’s governing body, the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, came after a nationwide search. Commission Vice Chair Richard J. Bodorff led the search committee.

“It’s an honor to take the helm of Maryland Public Television, a remarkable organization with a rich history of engaging audiences through educational, documentary, natural history, arts, public affairs, and community-based programming,” said Schupak. “Even though the media landscape is constantly evolving, the talented team here will keep our service-driven mission at the heart of everything we do, consistent with our promise to enrich lives and strengthen communities.”

A Potomac, Maryland, resident, Schupak joined MPT in 2003 after a two-decade career in television and media.  He was named chief operating officer in 2014 and station manager in 2021. During his MPT tenure, he has been responsible for content creation, educational services, and development activities in addition to overseeing the network’s finance and accounting operations.

In addition, he created the eight-year-old Maryland State Ad Agency division of MPT to provide advertising and media buying services for Maryland state agencies and other governmental clients. More recently, he oversaw the launch of the Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education, MPT’s comprehensive education division that includes programs and services to enhance media literacy statewide and, in particular, among school-age children.

 His efforts have helped build MPT into one of the nation’s top producing stations and the sixth-largest in total revenue among the 150 PBS member stations. MPT is the largest in total revenue among the 18 state-licensed public TV stations in the United States.

Prior to joining MPT, Schupak served as vice president at Henninger Media Services where he oversaw the firm’s program production and cable distribution efforts.  Other earlier posts included executive positions at COMSAT Video Enterprises and the National Cable Television Association. He began his TV career at the ABC Television Network.

Schupak is a member of the board of directors of the National Educational Telecommunications Association. In addition, he serves as vice chair and director on the board of the Olney Theatre Center.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter in 2020 inducted Schupak into its prestigious Silver Circle in recognition of his contributions to the broadcast industry for 25 years or more.  In 2023, he was given the Maryland International Film Festival’s Mendez Award for professional excellence and significant achievement in the TV industry.  The following year, the Maryland Daily Record named him an “Influential Marylander.”

Schupak is an alumnus of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University where he earned an undergraduate degree in film and television. He holds a master’s degree in marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus and earned that institution’s highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award, in 2019.  He is also a 2019 graduate of Leadership Maryland.

About Maryland Public Television

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member offering entertaining and educational content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices via its online video player and the free PBS app. A state agency operating under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, MPT also produces local, regional, and national programming and frequently earns regional Emmy® awards for its work. MPT’s commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through its Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education and Thinkport.org. MPT’s year-round community engagement activities connect viewers with resources covering a wide range of topics. More information is available at mpt.org.

The region’s unique artistic style will take the spotlight when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 12-13.

Now in its 15th year, the popular celebration of all things sea glass offers fun for the whole family with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more.

This edition runs 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days. Tickets are on sale now at cbmm.org/SeaGlassFestival, with discounted pricing for CBMM members.

New this year, VIP tickets offer the ultimate festival experience with exclusive swag, giveaways, discounts, and access throughout the weekend. And, guests can buy a CBMM Festival Season Pass to make sure they’re part of all the exciting events celebrating the best of the Bay ahead this year.

“This year’s festival is extra special, and exciting, as we celebrate our 15th anniversary,” Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival Founder and Organizer Kim Hannon said. “We’re thrilled to share so many new things this year, including the addition of the VIP experience, hosting the Chesapeake Mermaid, and holding our first Pirate and Mermaid Costume Contest, to name a few. Guests of all ages are sure to have an amazing time!”

At the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, nearly 100 exhibitors from across the country will be spread across CBMM’s waterfront campus, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more. More information, including a full listing of exhibiting artisans, can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

Food and beverages from a variety of regional vendors will be available for purchase both days, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.

A packed lineup of live music will provide the soundtrack for all the fun. On Navy Point, the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand will feature Chris Sacks Band (10am–1pm) and The Bohs (1:30-5pm) on Saturday and the acoustic duo Chesapeake Sons (10am–1pm) and Levi Stephens (1:30–4pm) on Sunday.

The Tolchester Beach Bandstand will also be the site of judging for the inaugural Pirate and Mermaid Costume Contest at 1pm both days. Reflecting the creative spirit of the festival, guests of all ages are invited to come dressed as a pirate or mermaid in their most authentic or imaginative costumes.

The Fogg’s Landing Stage on the opposite side of campus will spotlight Dave Hawkins (10am-1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-5pm) on Saturday and Justin Ryan (10am-1pm) and Anna Burgess (1:30-4pm) on Sunday.

For the first time at CBMM, the Chesapeake Mermaid will present her enchanting show on Saturday at 11am and 2pm in the Van Lennep Auditorium, sharing tales from the Bay and introducing her fascinating wildlife companions.

Throughout the weekend, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification, across from the Hooper Strait Lighthouse. On Sunday at 11am, she will offer a lecture, “Sea Glass Royalty: America’s Best Finds Coast to Coast,” in the Van Lennep Auditorium.

While enjoying all the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival vendors and offerings, guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s 18-acre campus.

Patriot Cruises will be celebrating its opening weekend in conjunction with the festival, highlighted by a Toast to the Chesapeake Cruise that Saturday at 3:30pm featuring appetizers from Blue Heron Catering, a champagne toast, and door prizes to mark the occasion. As part of the festivities, guests can also save $10 on adult and senior tickets for Narrated Historical Cruises on Saturday (12:30pm) and Sunday (2:30pm) by using coupon code SEAGLASS2025 at online checkout. (Please note this discount is not to be combined with any other offer.)

Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am both days. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival admission is set at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $10 for active and retired military members, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. To support CBMM’s mission as a member and discover all the terrific benefits of membership, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or [email protected].

To level up the fun, VIP tickets include two-day festival admission with early entrance, a commemorative festival cup and discounts at the bar, a swag bag with giveaways, coupons, and vendor specials, and access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with complimentary light refreshments and a specialty wine bar. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $80 for non-members.

The CBMM Festival Season Pass offers entry to the full slate of annual festivals, including both Sea Glass Festivals, Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, Big Band Night, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, OysterFest, and Winter on the Chesapeake. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $120 for non-members.

Throughout the weekend, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.

The Oxford Community Center (OCC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Jazz Series, bringing world-class musicians to the Stage@OCC. Season tickets are now available for this premier series, offering an unparalleled jazz experience with three unforgettable performances by some of the most celebrated artists in the industry.

Season ticket holders will receive admission to all three performances, an exclusive VIP experience—including a meet and greet with the artists, dessert and bubbly, cabaret seating, and two drink tickets—and special recognition as a “Producer” in appreciation of their generous support.

2025 Jazz Series Lineup:

• May 2 – Allan Harris: A Tribute to Nat King Cole
  Allan Harris, the Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, has been lauded as “a protean talent” by The New York Times. His warm, rich vocals have drawn comparisons to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, while his captivating stage presence has earned him numerous awards, including three New York Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist. This special performance will celebrate the timeless music of Nat King Cole, showcasing Harris’s impeccable phrasing and emotional depth.
• August 1 – The Anderson Brothers: A Tribute to Duke Ellington
  Juilliard-trained identical twins Peter and Will Anderson have wowed audiences at venues like The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Kennedy Center. Recognized as “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by The New York Times, they bring an energetic and authentic tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington, performing classics such as “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”
• December 5 – Dominick Farinacci & Aaron Diehl: A Holiday Show
  Renowned trumpeter Dominick Farinacci joins forces with acclaimed pianist Aaron Diehl for a festive evening of jazz, blending holiday favorites with the duo’s signature artistry. Diehl, praised for “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times), has performed with jazz greats and top orchestras worldwide. This performance promises a perfect balance of holiday spirit and jazz sophistication.

“This year’s lineup is truly exceptional,” said Liza Ledford OCC’s Executive Director. “Each of these artists brings a unique and extraordinary interpretation of jazz, and we are proud to offer this outstanding experience to our community.”

Get Your Season Tickets Today! Season tickets are now available for purchase and include VIP benefits and special recognition. Individual tickets for each show are also available online. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting at the Oxford Community Center.

For tickets and more information, visit https://oxfordcc.org/jazz/