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Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Doing Some Shopping in St. Michaels

January 17, 2020 by Talbot Historical Society 1 Comment

St. Michaels, Talbot Street has witnessed many changes through the years. The town has transformed itself from a sleepy little Eastern Shore waterfront town into a gorgeous nationally known tourist destination! Perhaps you can help us date this Talbot Historical Society found in collection photo? Some visible business signs are McCords, Fisher Restaurant, County Trust Bank and National Bohemian!

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This Weekend in Easton – January 17 – January 19, 2020

January 16, 2020 by Discover Easton Leave a Comment

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.

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Ladies Night
Fri., Jan. 17 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Kiln Born Creations (1 S. Washington St)

40% off anything ladies create (18yr+, some exceptions). Bring your friends, snacks, & your own beverages. Book Now to reserve your spot. Also book your group to come in and paint bowls for the 2020 Empty Bowls Dinner!

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The Dirty Grass Players
Fri., Jan. 17 | 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room (40 E Dover St)

Hailing from Baltimore, The Dirty Grass Players have established themselves as one toe-tappin’ traditional bluegrass band with blazing musicianship that pushes boundaries.

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Cocktails & Conversation
Fri., Jan. 17 | 7:00 p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)

Join PAE Alumni for a spirited live streaming discussion about their 1st year at PAE. They’ll explore their competition experiences, tips for 1st timers, & their approach to their artwork.

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Closing Ceremonies Party: Cover Your Chin for Charity
Sat., Jan. 18 | 7:00 p.m.
Waterfowl Building (40 S Harrison St)

Cover Your Chin for Charity is an annual beard growing contest that creates awareness in our community to benefit those in need; children, veterans and our furry-loved-ones.

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Live at the Fillmore
Sat., Jan. 18 | 8:00 p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)

Live at the Fillmore authentically brings back the electrifying performances of the original Allman Brothers Band – performing in their glory days at Bill Graham’s legendary NY rock venue Fillmore East.

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Dwelling & Design Anniversary Sale!
The Entire Month of January
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)

Celebrate Dwelling & Design’s 12th anniversary by taking advantage of 20-50% OFF almost everything storewide during the entire month of January!

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Save the Date: Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival
February 14-16, 2020
Downtown Easton

Come see dozens of ice sculptures spread throughout Easton’s historic district. The Discover Easton Signature Event will kick off with a Friday night “Ice Block Party” on Feb. 14. Enjoy live music, entertainment, fire performances, & the unveiling of the weekend’s ice sculptures with light displays.

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Cover image provided by Tidewater Inn. If you’d like an event considered for the next This Weekend in Easton, please email us at welcome@discovereaston.com.

Good Eggs Spotting on St. Michaels Road

January 13, 2020 by The Spy 1 Comment

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.

Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Before Out of the Fire

January 10, 2020 by Talbot Historical Society Leave a Comment

On August 11, 1954 a fire started behind the People’s Meat Market on Goldsborough Street Easton, Maryland and spread to and destroyed McCrory’s Department Store! McCrory’s was an L shaped store that ran from Washington Street to Goldsborough Street. This remarkable photo shows the reconstruction of the area where “ Out of the Fire” Restaurant and Lizzie Dee are today! Facts: “Easton Album” by Norman Harrington 1986. Photo found in Collections at the Talbot Historical Society.

Contact: Cathy Hill cvhill@atlanticbb.net to share your old photos. Comment, Like our page and join THS!

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This Weekend in Easton – January 10 – January 12, 2020

January 9, 2020 by Discover Easton Leave a Comment

Adult Workshop
Fri., Jan. 10 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Kiln Born Creations (1 S. Washington St)

Join us to paint a set of gorgeous bird measuring cups. Your choice of cardinal or pretty birdie. Switch around color choices if you choose. Learn new tricks and techniques to use on future projects!

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Dan Navarro
Fri., Jan. 10 | 8:00 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room (40 E Dover St)

It was as a songwriter that Dan Navarro started his career, mostly in collaboration with Eric Lowen, crafting songs for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar, The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Keb’ Mo’, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, & more.

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The Met Live in HD: Wozzeck
Sat., Jan. 11 | 12:55p.m.
Avalon Theatre (40 E Dover St)

The Met:Live in HD Series brought world class opera to The Eastern Shore in 2010 and we are proud to present the 2019-20 Metropolitan Opera Season.

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2020 Vision Workshop
Sat., Jan. 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Whole Note Coffee (114 S Washington St)

Join us for a workshop where we set our sights on 2020! Be guided through reflection and goal-setting. Ccreate your own vision board for 2020. Tickets include bottomless coffee or one espresso drink.

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Designer Bag Bingo
Sat., Jan. 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Saints Peter & Paul School (900 High St)

Designer Bag Bingo is Back! Win a fabulous designer bag-Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley, and more. Help support our 2020 Post Prom Party. Twenty games for $20 if you reserve in advance, $25 at the door.

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Learn to Curl
Sat., Jan. 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Talbot Co. Community Center (10028 Ocean Gtwy)

The Chesapeake Curling Club welcomes anyone interested in curling to come to one of our Learn to Curl Events. Curling is an accessible sport, open to people of all ages and physical abilities.

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The Maryland State Boychoir Concert
Sun., Jan. 12 | 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church (111 S Harrison St)

The Maryland State Boychoir’s Tour Choir and Young Men’s Chorus will perform at Christ Church, located in downtown historic Easton, MD. This concert is free and open to the public!

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Save the Date: Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival
February 14-16, 2020
Downtown Easton

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Discover Easton Spotlight: An Optical Galleria

January 8, 2020 by Discover Easton Leave a Comment

Almost 20 Years ago, Niki & Robert Pino had an idea. They’d combine their passions and create a place they’d be proud to own. A place they’d love to shop at themselves. Niki’s background was graphic design and marketing while Robert had years of opticianry experience. What they envisioned was an eyecare practice that not only sold eyewear but connected with their artistic side and love of small-town community. An Optical Galleria was born in Centreville, MD in 2002. Niki & Robert now own two more stores, having expanded into Ocean City and Easton. It’s clear the Shore likes what they see in An Optical Galleria.

Their locations are designed to be a fun and welcoming practice with plenty of light, warm colors, and repurposed furniture displays. In place of traditional optical frame displays, the Pinos purchase and renovate armoires, desks, end tables, and other interesting pieces for storage and displays. Baker’s racks and bookstands become functional art that showcase their beautiful eyewear selection.

“The design is different and attention-getting, but most importantly we want you to feel at home,” An Optical Galleria co-owner Niki Pino said. “People are curious and look around, feeling comfortable.”

In addition to displaying hundreds of frames and dozens of eloquent frame lines, the walls often spotlight local artists’ work and some of Niki’s own creations. Staying true to her artistic roots, the couple is active in the local art councils and has made their dispensary a functioning exhibit space. An Optical Galleria is a hot spot in Easton during First Weekend events, showcasing a monthly mix of art styles and select eyewear trunk shows.

With all its aesthetic considerations, An Optical Galleria remains focused on eyecare. “Eyewear is a unique blend of fashion and function,” An Optical Galleria co-owner Robert Pino said. “In eyewear, fashion and function go together hand-in-hand; it’s never boring. That’s what we try to impart to our customers.”

The focus is on satisfying the customer’s needs, no matter how unusual. Robert is an expert in odd eyewear shapes, challenging Rx’s, and fitting function in the most fashionable way. Robert’s experience combines with their staff’s extra, expert care to deliver exceptional service. The results are a committed and growing clientele that speak highly of their experiences.

The results show on customer faces and in the awards they’ve received. An Optical Galleria has been named Best Optician, Best Customer Service, Best Boutique, and received the Excellence in Business Award from Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce. They’ve received People’s Choice Awards in What’s Up? Eastern Shore and Shore Update many years over.

Through it all, Niki and Robert are honored by the accolades but are most proud of the experience they’ve created and work they do in the community. They believe the keys to their success are their efforts to give back and hiring people who also love and support the community.

“We live it in our daily routine,” Robert Pino explained. “Believe you are the best and go above and beyond with everyone. If there’s someone in the hospital, for example, I’ll make time to take their glasses to him. Give the best service, provide the best product and be there for your customers.”

An Optical Galleria is a proud member of Discover Easton. Visit them online at www.eyesandart.net. For more information on Discover Easton, including ways to support the independent business community of Easton, visit www.discovereaston.com.

Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: All Quiet As New Year Begins

January 3, 2020 by Talbot Historical Society

Enjoy this picture of Dogwood Harbor off of Tilghman Island, Maryland long ago when Bugeyes and Skipjacks were oystering vessels on the Chesapeake Bay! Possibly Avalon Island with Packing plants to the far right? Photo from the Talbot Historical Society’s H. Robins Hollyday Collection.

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This Weekend in Easton – January 3 – January 5, 2020

January 2, 2020 by Discover Easton

Tour Kick Off Show w/ Kelsey Abbott, Gatlin, & S. Grant Parker
Thurs., Jan. 2 | 6:00 p.m.
Whole Note Coffee (114 S Washington St)

Come out for a night full of Nashville artists to kick off the start of our tour! Tickets: $7 (at door) | DOORS: 6 PM | SHOW: 6:30 PM

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Kids’ Night Out
Fri., Jan. 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kiln Born Creations (1 S. Washington St)

Geared towards kids ages 6-13. Sign your child up for Kids Night Out where they will be joined with other kids their age to make a project, eat pizza and have a lot of fun! Rou getting two hours to do whatever you want on a Friday night!

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Justin Trawick and the Common Good
Fri., Jan. 3 | 8:00 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room (40 E Dover St)

Trawick and the band have performed for the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival and the Appaloosa Roots Music Festival, and have opened for over 30 national acts.

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Learn to Curl
Sat., Jan. 4 | 2:00 p.m.
Talbot Co. Community Center (10028 Ocean Gtwy)

The Chesapeake Curling Club welcomes anyone interested in curling to come to one of our Learn to Curl Events. Curling is an accessible sport, open to people of all ages and physical abilities.

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Cold Chocolate
Sat., Jan. 4 | 8:00 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room (40 E Dover St)

Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus on songwriting, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows.

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Save the Date: Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival

February 14-16, 2020
Downtown Easton

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If you’d like an event considered for the next This Weekend in Easton, please email us atwelcome@discovereaston.com.

Easton PFLAG Meeting January 2: Trans and Gender-Expansive

December 31, 2019 by Spy Desk

On January 2 at 7pm, the topic will be Our Trans and Gender-Expansive Loved Ones. We have many trans and gender-expansive members, family and friends in our Mid-Shore PFLAG family. Unfortunately, they don’t all show up on the same month! Our hope is that you all are able to attend, meet one another, and share resources, experiences and support.

These meetings are open to all, so please invite your friends and family. We will begin and end with a social time to allow everyone to get to know each other.

As always, we meet at UUFE, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Easton is a Welcoming congregation and a supportive partner of PFLAG. They provide us with a safe and welcoming place to meet.

PFLAG Mid-Shore Chapter (also known as Chestertown Chapter)

Parents, families, friends, and allies united with LGBTQ Communities

Serving the Mid Eastern Shore of Maryland
with Education, Support and Advocacy Services

Monthly meetings with various locations and dates so check out:

https://www.facebook.com/pflagmues and https://www.pflagchestertown.com

email: pflagchestertown@gmail.com or

Call: 301 938 0868 Please feel free to leave a message

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Prager Family Challenge Met for Flying Cloud restoration

December 28, 2019 by Spy Desk

The Flying Cloud Log Canoe Preservation Trust has met the $75,000 challenge grant from the Paul B. Prager family of St. Michaels, Md. by raising more than $95,000 from others towards the restoration of the historic sailing log canoe.

Joanne Prager and Capt. Kenneth Reightler, Flying Cloud log canoe

Joanne Prager and Capt. Kenneth Reightler stand in front of Flying Cloud

Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Flying Cloud races under the No. 22, and is the second largest racing log canoe in existence today, requiring as many as 18 crew to campaign her.

Earlier this year, the new non-profit Trust began organizing and financing the critical work required to return Cloud to competitive sailing form for the 2020 racing circuit. In October, the Paul B. Prager family of St. Michaels, Md., pledged to donate $75,000 towards Flying Cloud’s renovation, once the Trust raised $75,000 from others. A USNA graduate, Paul Prager is CEO and Chairman of Beowulf Energy and principal of Bluepoint Hospitality Group. Making up the Trust are members Ned Hennighausen, Allan Noble, Hon. John C. North II, Capt. Kenneth Reightler, Alexa Seip, and Langley Shook.

“With a $20,000 donation from an anonymous donor, and very generous help from artist Marc Castelli, we have met and exceeded our fundraising obligation under the very generous Prager family challenge,” said Trust President Ned Hennighausen. “Our target of $150k provided some buffer for sails and other refit items, and with our fundraising now in excess of that, we can provide for a small endowment for Cloud.”

Hennighausen says Marc Castelli donated 25 limited-edition prints of one of his Flying Cloud paintings, which were of great help with fundraising efforts.

“We’re also pleased to announce a new Prager Family Trophy, to be awarded at the end of each sailing season to the log canoe winning the most sanctioned races on the Miles River,” continued Hennighausen. “The Prager Family Trophy, now under development, will include a unique sculpture of Flying Cloud, with the annual winners receiving a keeper trophy to commemorate their victories.”

During all races, Hennighausen says Cloud will fly a distinctive pennant of Navy blue and gold with a “Blue Peter” inset in honor of Paul Prager, a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. The pennant is based on an original design by Marc Castelli.

Retired astronaut, U.S. Naval Academy’s Distinguished Chair in Space Science, and log canoe sailor Capt. Kenneth Reightler, Jr. was named skipper of the log canoe this past October.

Flying Cloud was built on Tilghman Island, Md. in 1932 by the legendary John B. Harrison, who also built Flying Cloud’s sister ship, Jay Dee, a year earlier. Reightler also has an important family connection with Cloud—Harrison is his great-grandfather.

The restoration work is taking place at Campbell’s Boatyards in Oxford, Md., and is being completed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s guidelines for the Restoration of Historic Vessels. Restoration is expected to be completed by June 2020, with a launch party celebrating the occasion.

The Trust continues to accept donations in support of Flying Cloud’s endowment. Donations to the Flying Cloud Log Canoe Preservation Trust can be mailed to P.O. Box 130, Oxford, Md. 21654. For more information, please follow the Flying Cloud Log Canoe on Facebook and Instagram, or contact Ken Reightler at kreightler@gmail.com or Ned Hennighausen at ned.henn@gmail.com.

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