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Can you identify any of these Easton, Maryland Girl Scouts who were participating in a “Fight Cancer” Drive? This photo is from the Talbot Historical Society Laird Wise Collection.
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The Talbot Spy shares with its readers each week Discover Easton’s “This Weekend in Easton” events newsletter. Each edition takes a look at the community events going on in Easton for the coming weekend, and highlights Signature Events hosted by Discover Easton. From shows at the Avalon Theatre, fundraisers, art exhibits, in-store promotions, festivals, and more, there is always something to do in Easton, Maryland.
Skate with Santa!
Thurs., Dec. 12 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Talbot Community Center (10028 Ocean Gtwy)
Kids will have an opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap to reveal wishes and receive a special gift! Pre-registration is required. $15 per child ($5 for skating adults)
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Elf the Musical
Dec. 13 – Dec. 15
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)
The Avalon Foundation presents the musical comedy ELF! This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Chopped: Eat Sprout
Fri., Dec. 13 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Eat Sprout (335 N Aurora St)
An exciting cooking competition and fundraiser for the Talbot County Women’s Club. Enjoy a four course meal inside the Sprout kitchen! $60 tickets, proceeds go to the Talbot County Women’s Club
Holiday Wine & Unwind
Fri., Dec. 13 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Far Eastern Shore Wineryc(8370 Ocean Gtwy)
Join us for a festive night of stretching, snacking, & sipping. Yoga at 6pm followed by a full flight of wine, snacks, & great conversation.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Dec. 14 & Dec. 15
Easton, Maryland
Christmas decorations are up around town, and that means the big man is coming! The Easton Volunteer Fire Dept will be traveling around town over the next couple of weeks with Santa himself.
Holiday Carriage Rides
Dec. 14 & Dec. 15
The Tidewater Inn (101 E Dover St)
Enjoy FREE carriage rides this holiday season! Don’t miss the opportunity to see downtown Easton in old-style fashion during the most wonderful time of the year!
10th Annual Talbot Humane Cookie Walk
Sat., Dec. 14 | 8:00 a.m.
Farmers Market (Public Lot; 100 Block of N. Harrison St)
It is the most delish day of the year! Our volunteers bake so you do not have to! Come purchase your holiday cookies and help the animals all at once!
Farmers Market
Sat., Dec. 14 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Lot; 100 Block of N. Harrison St
It’s the last Easton Farmers Market of the year. Find local produce, nursery stock & bulbs, breads, pastries, handcrafted gifts, Rise Up Coffee, fresh cut flowers, local honey, pet treats, kombucha, rum, and prepared foods.
Free Holiday Movies: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Sat., Dec. 14 | 10:00 a.m.
Premiere Cinemas (210 Marlboro Ave)
FREE admission for all ages! Seating is first come first serve. Arrive early to get multiple seats together. Doors open at 9:30 am.
Family Ornament Day
Sat., Dec. 14 | 10:00 a.m.
Academy Art Museum (106 South St)
Join the Museum staff for a fun morning of ornament-making and personalize your holiday season. There is no cost to participate, but please let us know if you are coming as it will help us plan.
Polar Express and PJ’s
Sat., Dec. 14 | 6:00 p.m.
YMCA (202 Peachblossom Rd)
Enjoy an extra parents night out this month while your kiddos enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, themed crafts, and of course a showing of the Polar Express. Non members welcome as well for this special holiday treat!
Sip & Shop Sundays
Sun., Dec. 15 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Easton, MD
Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, retail stores in Easton hold special hours & invite shoppers to enjoy their holiday gift buying in a charming small-town Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy in-store treats and refreshments for all ages.
The Soroptimist International of Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties hosted The Festival of Trees at the First United Methodist Church on December 6-8. Members donated gifts to a mother of 3 affected by family violence. We have worked with Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence to help make the holidays brighter and providing clothing as well as toys. If you are interested in learning more about our organization call Connie at 410-708-5352.
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In the 1880s Easton Businessman J. Frank Turner developed the idea of building the biggest hotel Easton, Maryland had ever seen! The Hotel Avon opened on the corner of Harrison and Dover Streets In 1891. Unfortunately a fire destroyed this hotel on January 10, 1944. The Tidewater Inn was built on this location and opened for guests September 21, 1949! Facts: “ Easton Album” by Norman Harrington 1986. Photo from a Talbot Historical Society H. Robins Hollyday Collection c. 1928 glass plate negative.
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The community is once again invited to the annual “Feast of Love” dinner at First United Methodist Church on Christmas afternoon at 1pm. Welcome to any and all that wish to feel the warmth of the season and the best sense of our community.
First organized in 1984, the folks at First Methodist and a score of neighbors from throughout the County, have, for more than three decades, opened their doors and hearts on to provide nourishment for body and soul. Assuring that on a day of celebration, no-one need feel alone. It has become a special tradition both for those that come to the meal and for the volunteers to enjoy the fellowship of their neighbors and friends.
The bountiful holiday spread includes roast turkey, vegetables with all the trimmings as well as pies and desserts, even a special birthday cake to make the celebration complete. The only charge for the fine fare is to come prepared to share a festive spirit with friends old and new. Singing and cheer abound, as is an genuine opportunity to witness that Chestertown isn’t merely a small town but actually really one large family.
Reservations are not required, but anyone interested in coming please call (410)778-2977, so that we may know how many to expect. (Additionally, if you know anyone that needs to be personally invited or picked up, we can try to make transportation available for them with advance notice.) The church is located at High & Mill Street in downtown Chestertown and the entrance for the dinner is on the Mill Street side of the church.
If you would like to volunteer, you can call 410-778-2977, email feastoflovedinner@gmail.com or sign up at www.perfectpotluck.com, and sign in with the hostname: “arrowood” and log in: “1225”.
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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 Talbot Spy shares with its readers each week Discover Easton’s “This Weekend in Easton” events newsletter. Each edition takes a look at the community events going on in Easton for the coming weekend, and highlights Signature Events hosted by Discover Easton. From shows at the Avalon Theatre, fundraisers, art exhibits, in-store promotions, festivals, and more, there is always something to do in Easton, Maryland.
Moonlight Madness
Fri., Dec. 6 | 4 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Easton, MD
Enjoy music & entertainment as we ring in the holiday season! Free pictures with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bullitt House (102 E. Dover St.). Shops and restaurants have refreshments, snacks, and great holiday gifts to help you check off your holiday shopping list. Every purchase earns you raffle tickets. Be on Harrison St. for the 10 p.m. drawing for your chance to win gifts & prizes worth over $10,000!
Christmas in Easton Art & Craft Marketplace
Dec. 6 to Dec. 8
Waterfowl Building (40 S Harrison St)
The marketplace will showcase fine art and craft from local and regional artisans. Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts that make the perfect holiday presents. Kick-off Party during Moonlight Madness!
Handmade from the Heart
Dec. 6 & Dec. 7
Evergreen (770 Port St)
Evergreen will celebrate its 19th year of promoting local artists’ work with a day and a half of gorgeous art & festivities. Visitors to Handmade will be entered into a raffle with a chance to win a Wellness Basket.
Holiday Joy
Fri., Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)
The MSO will feature Metropolitan Opera Soloist, Bass-Baritone Kevin Short performing Holiday favorites that pay tribute to the great Pops Orchestra of America . He’ll be joined by rising stars & students from the University of MD’s Opera Studio.
Farmers Market
Sat., Dec. 7 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Public Lot; 100 Block of N. Harrison St
Local produce, nursery stock & bulbs, breads, pastries, handcrafted gifts, Rise Up Coffee, fresh cut flowers, local honey, pet treats, kombucha, rum, and prepared foods. Come meet Santa during one of the last markets of the year!
Free Holiday Movies: Frosty the Snowman & Frosty Returns
Sat., Dec. 7 | 10:00 a.m.
Premiere Cinemas (210 Marlboro Ave)
FREE admission for all ages! Seating is first come first serve. Arrive early to get multiple seats together. Doors open at 9:30 am.
Easton’s Annual Holiday Parade
Sat., Dec. 7 | 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Easton, MD
The town’s Christmas tree lighting is at 6 p.m. in Thompson Park. The 1-mile parade that loops around downtown begins around 6:30 p.m. Enjoy over 60 floats, classic cars, bands, and Santa himself!
David Bromberg Quintet
Sat., Dec. 7 | 8:00 p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)
“A strikingly gifted multi-instrumentalist with an intuitive understanding of American roots music styles and a sly sense of humor…” Allmusic.com
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Sun., Dec. 8 | 10:30 a.m.
Easton, Maryland
Christmas decorations are up around town, and that means the big man is coming! The Easton Volunteer Fire Dept will be traveling around town over the next couple of weeks with Santa himself.
Sip & Shop Sundays
Sun., Dec. 8 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Easton, MD
Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, retail stores in Easton hold special hours & invite shoppers to enjoy their holiday gift buying in a charming small-town Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy in-store treats and refreshments for all ages.
Photos With Santa- Pets & Their People!
Sun., Dec. 8 | 12:00 p.m.
Head to Tail Thrift (7871 Ocean Gtwy)
Santa, refreshments, and great photography from our volunteer Bob Quinn! Please bring all pets on a leash and/or in carriers. No retractable leashes please.
Eric Byrd Trio’s Charlie Brown Christmas
Sun., Dec. 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)
Watch the heartwarming holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on the big screen, followed by a live performance of the cartoon’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score by the incomparable Eric Byrd Trio!
Free Bowling Hosted by Talbot Goes Purple
Sun., Dec. 8 | 3:00 p.m.
Easton Bowl (101 Marlboro Ave)
Free bowling for all ages!!! We also have free youth T-shirts and other fun stuff. Sheriff Gamble will speak and provide an update on activities. Snack bar is open. Alcohol sales suspended during the event.
Bluegrass Nutcracker at Academy Art Museum
Sun., Dec. 8 | 5:00 p.m.
Academy Art Museum (106 South St)
This one-of-a-kind performance combines Tchaikovsky’s iconic music with a comic retelling of ETA Hoffman’s classic Christmas story, “The Nutcracker”.
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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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Dragonfly Boutique opened in Easton, Maryland in March of 2012. Dragonfly, an upscale women’s boutique, offers casual classics, designer apparel, accessories, and everything fun and chic. From the beginning, the goal for Dragonfly was to become the go to shop for the discerning woman. After seven years of great customer service, accolades, and awards, including multiple What’s Up Eastern Shore’s “Best Women’s Clothing Boutique”, Dragonfly has established the reputation as the go-to shopping destination for savvy women.
(left to right) Donna Ford, Terri Franciose, and Sharon Clark are eager to welcome shoppers to Dragonfly Boutique in Downtown Easton
Dragonfly boasts that it has an ensemble for every single day of your fabulous life. Staying up to date on trends is no easy task. Owner Teri Franciose and her staff take pride in their selection of outfits and apparel. They travel to trade shows and fashion weeks across the country every year to meet the designers and bring trendy new styles to the Eastern Shore.
“We strive to maintain the utmost level of integrity with our customers and, by attending various apparel markets, bring in the upcoming styles and trends to our shop and the community,” Teri said.
They also understand that listening to their customers is just as important as sharing the latest fashions and trends. Dragonfly’s fashion accessories and unique gifts are sometimes a direct result of that customer relationship. Clients looking for the perfect top for an evening on the town can also find unique gifts for friends and family.
Teri is thrilled to be part of a small-town community and tells everyone that she truly believes Easton is the most charming small town in Maryland. Teri and her team at Dragonfly enjoy giving back to the community. Dragonfly recently donated 5% of sales on October 8 to For All Season’s No Matter What, You Matter Suicide Prevention campaign.
They also go above and beyond to make customers feel special and enjoy their time when they shop. Birthdays are celebrated at Dragonfly by offering 20% off purchases made during your birth month. There is always a new theme, new celebration, and new ways to enjoy your shopping experience. It’s not uncommon to enter Dragonfly Boutique and be offered small bites and refreshments.
“Dragonfly exemplifies living life to the fullest,” Teri said. “Our goal continues to be to deliver unique, stylish apparel and accessories with personal service in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.”
Dragonfly Boutique is a proud member of Discover Easton. Visit them on Facebook & Twitter @DragonflyBoutiqueMD. For more information on Discover Easton, including ways to support the independent business community of Easton, visit discovereaston.com.
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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will close the center lane of the westbound Bay Bridge Tuesday, Dec. 3, through Friday, Dec. 6, from approximately 10:45am to 2:45pm daily.
The extended timeframe for the center-lane closure is needed for two reasons:
– Based on weather forecasts, crews are taking advantage of the good temperatures this week to pour concrete.
– The overlay sections in this work zone are longer (approximately 270 feet) and require an estimated 3.5 hours to pour.
In continuing efforts to expedite this project, we ask our motorists and communities to please bear with us. Westbound backups could potentially reach three miles, taking an additional 25-30 minutes to cross the bridge.
We encourage drivers to plan extra time in your travel, especially if you’re travelling to a scheduled appointment.
As a reminder during these temporary closures, wide-loads (permit vehicles greater than 10 feet wide) are restricted due to the 11-foot lanes and should adjust westbound travel times.
For the latest on Bay Bridge traffic, call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) or visit baybridge.com. To view real-time traffic, camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov. For updates on major incidents follow the MDTA on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA.
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