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October 11, 2025

Talbot Spy

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A Date with History Lecture Series on July 12

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A Date with History Lecture Series “Letters of Matthew Tilghman Goldsborough Earle” July 12th , 2023 at 1pm.

Join Annabel Earle Lesher and her husband, Ronald Lesher, as they read excerpts from three letters of Matthew Tilghman Goldsborough Earle. The letters, written from Urbanna, Virginia in 1931 to his son, John Goldsborough Earle, describe various business ventures in Easton, Maryland in the 1880’s. M.T.G. Earle was the son of Dr. John Charles Earle, one of the founding physicians of Memorial Hospital here in Easton, who lived on a farm, Brooklets, at the southern edge of the town of Easton. In 1883, upon the death of his brother, James, at the railroad crossing on Goldsborough Street, M.T.G. Earle returned from Baltimore to try his hand at various businesses – selling coal and lumber, managing a property insurance agency, delivering ice for the iceboxes in homes and businesses in Easton, and working as the cashier of the Talbot Savings Bank on Dover Street. He was joined in those ventures by William Dawson, who would become his brother-in-law in 1888.

Annabel Earle Lesher and Ronald Lesher

Location: 25 S. Washington Street, Easton, Maryland

Reservations are required and the cost is FREE for THS members and $5 for non-members. If you have any questions or wish to sign-up, please contact the Talbot Historical Society at 410-822-0773 or email [email protected].

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July Public Programs at Pickering Creek Audubon Center

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Whimsy: Wet Feet & Muddy Hands
Friday, July 7, 2023
3:30 – 5:00 pm
$5 per person
Summertime is for playing outdoors and getting messy! Cool down this summer by joining Pickering Creek educators for a fun frolic through our freshwater wetlands. Feet will get wet, hands will get muddy and frogs will be chased. Recommended for ages 4-7 but all ages are welcome! REGISTER HERE

From Corn & Cattle to Milkweeds & Monarchs: An Historic Tour of Pickering Creek
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 pm
$5 per person
What did the landscape of Pickering Creek look like 25, 50, 100 years ago? Where you might hear the Conkaree of Red-Winged Blackbirds today was once filled with the Moooos of Black Angus cattle just a few decades ago. Join Pickering Creek educators for an easy walk and wagon ride around the front and back of the property to learn about the site’s farming history, who lived on the property and what the site might have looked like over the past 200 years. REGISTER HERE

WEBINAR – Orchids of Maryland and the Eastern Shore
Monday, July 31, 2023
7:00 – 8:30 pm
$5 per person
Orchids aren’t just limited to rainforests and tropical islands, we have dozens of native species of orchids in Maryland as well! While Lady’s Slipper species get all the glory, Lady’s Tresses’ and Cranefly Orchids are just as beautiful. Join us for a conversation with Julianne McGuinness about native Maryland orchids as well as orchids you might find here on the Eastern Shore!

Julianne is the Program Development Coordinator for the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC). NAOCC is a coalition of organizations dedicated to conserving the diverse orchid heritage of the U.S. and Canada. Based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and co-founded with the U.S. Botanic Garden, it also includes the National Zoological Park, the National Museum of Natural History, and Smithsonian Gardens among other collaborators. REGISTER HERE

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Talbot County Launches Social Media Accounts

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Talbot County Government has launched social media accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn to share countywide updates, news, alerts, and more. The launch is a component of the County’s comprehensive initiative to enhance communication with the public and to add transparency.

During the County Council’s June 13th meeting, Sarah Kilmon, Communications Manager for the County, provided an update on the progress.

“Currently, if the County has news to share, it is posted on the County website and shared with local news outlets,” mentioned Kilmon. “Launching countywide social media accounts will allow the County to expand its reach to more residents of the community and to provide timely updates on issues.”

Several County departments already have social media presence including Easton Airport, Emergency Services, Hog Neck Golf Course, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Tourism. The Department of Emergency Services also has a text alert system in place for weather and emergency events.

“Department-specific accounts have proven to be effective in reaching their target audience and will continue. Our attention is to launch a countywide social media presence that will encompass all departments, and support and share their content as needed to reach a broader audience.”

The new Facebook Page can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/TalbotCountyMDGov.

The new Linkedin Page can be accessed at www.linkedin.com/company/talbotcounty-md.

Residents, stakeholders, and media are encouraged to follow the accounts for news, updates, and more.

“This move is long overdue,” said County Manager Clay Stamp. “Although the County website will remain the predominant source of timely information, these social media accounts will serve as a tool to enhance and complement our communication efforts.”

During the June 13th Meeting, the County Council also adopted a Social Media Policy for the County. The policy will be used for all County managed social media accounts moving forward.

For more information on County Communications, please contact Sarah Kilmon at [email protected].

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St. Michaels Community Center Receives Clark Foundation Investment

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The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation is helping to support the people served by the St. Michaels Community Center with an investment of $250,000 for the nonprofit’s building renovation capital campaign.

The funding supports the Community Center’s total renovation of its aged building to expand community food distribution and education services, including a modern commercial kitchen for a new Culinary Arts & Hospitality Workforce Development Program. The building renovation is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2023. Additional charitable donations and grants are needed to close a $900,000 fundraising gap to reach the project’s $4.5 Million goal.

The roof extension over a new front porch takes shape at the St. Michaels Community Center now under complete renovation. Photo Credit: Harper & Sons, Inc. Carpenter & Photographer Bryan Paul.

“The Clark Foundation supports the work of organizations with strong leadership and values that reflect those of our founder and my father, A. James Clark,” said Foundation Board Chair Courtney Clark Pastrick. “This investment is aligned with our mission of ensuring organizations like the St. Michaels Community Center have the resources they need to grow and support their communities today and in the future.”

During the year-long renovation, the St. Michaels Community Center is operating from temporary office space generously donated by Christ Church, St. Michaels, and leased space where the former Key Lime Café and Crab ‘N’ Que restaurants used to be on Talbot Street.

The new facility will include amenities once lacking in the original World War II-era structure that was built to be a crude lumber warehouse. There will be a second-floor clerestory for offices, operating windows, proper insulation, a functional HVAC system, handicap accessibility, and more.

Future programming and functionality of the renovated community center followed opinions and suggestions by residents of St. Michaels and the surrounding areas.

A street-view rendering of the renovated St. Michaels Community Center, anticipated to be completed by the end of 2023.

“We conducted a community needs assessment survey in 2020 of people from Royal Oak to Tilghman Island,” said Langley Shook, the Community Center’s Board Chair. “Respondents were clear in detailing the community’s needs for a technology center, workforce development programs, arts and culture, and much more.”

The renovated Center also will include equipped classrooms for after-school programs, summer camps, and adult education, along with a Technology Center to provide online classes offered by Chesapeake College and a home for a retail entrepreneurship training program.

“This investment will help us have the improved facilities needed to support our food distribution program and a new culinary arts workforce training program, for example, which will benefit the participants and local restaurants in need of well-trained employees,” said SMCC Executive Director Patrick Rofe. “We’d like to start a Farm-to-Table program related to nutrition and health and growing fruits and vegetables in our 40 community garden plots.”

SMCC anticipates doubling the number of people served after programming in the new building is operational.“SMCC’s priority commitment is to the needs of the region’s population who lack the resources to lift themselves from poverty,” said Rofe. “We will continue our long-time commitment to the food insecure and will add to that workforce development programming to enable individuals to transition to self-sufficiency.”

The renovations now underway include a fully equipped modern commercial kitchen to expand food distribution and meal service to those in need and training for jobs in restaurants and hotels.

About the St. Michaels Community Center

The St. Michaels Community Center’s mission is to serve, empower, and connect the community with year-round programs and activities for children, families, and adults. Donations to SMCC and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for residents of St. Michaels and the Bay Hundred area.

Architectural renderings of the St. Michaels Community Center’s renovated building and planned capital improvements, including information about how to support the campaign, can be found at www.stmichaelscc.org/future.

About the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation partners with organizations to strengthen their ability to meet the needs of the individuals, families, and communities they serve. In keeping with Mr. Clark’s desire to spend down within a decade and maximize the impact of this funding, the Clark Foundation established its current philanthropic model in 2016. The Foundation focuses its philanthropy in three strategic areas: educating future engineering leaders, improving the lives of veterans and their families, and providing members of the DC community the best opportunity to thrive.

To learn more, visit: www.clarkfoundationdc.org.

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English Language Learners Explore the Chesapeake

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Students from the Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral enjoyed a free scenic river cruise aboard the iconic Patriot on June 11, thanks to the generosity of Robin and John Marrah, owners of the iconic replica of a 1930s steam ferry.

The Marrahs provided 60 complimentary Patriot Cruise tickets to the students and their families in support of Easton’s new school, which offers free,once-a-week English language classes at Trinity Cathedral.

“We are so grateful to Robin and John Marrah for making this event a real day to remember for our students,” said Angeline Sturgis, an English language instructor and co-founder of the school. The Marrahs are also generous supporters of the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, which works closely with Trinity’s new program. Upon learning of the new school, the Marrahs reached out to Sturgis to offer the cruise tickets.

Photo courtesy of Angeline Sturgis, co-founder of the Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral.

It was a beautiful afternoon and a thrilling day for many people who had never had a chance to enjoy the benefits of living on the Chesapeake Bay. The Patriot, a large ferryboat with a snack bar, outdoor deck and air-conditioned seating inside, cruised along the Miles River and Chesapeake Bay shoreline for more than an hour, offering spectacular views of St. Michaels and nearby waterways.

The Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral opened its doors in October of 2022. Rolling admission allows for participants to join any time. The free classes, held every Wednesday from 7pm – 8:30, are designed to teach English in an open, relevant, and fun atmosphere. Small groups allow for individual needs. Text 908-963-3999 for enrollment.

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Millions of Oysters Planted in Eastern Bay

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Eighteen million oysters were planted on a sanctuary near Tilghman Point in Eastern Bay this Thursday as part of Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay. The planting was the culmination of a two-year fundraising effort by ShoreRivers, in partnership with Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), and other key supporters. Oysters provide valuable ecosystem services by filtering water and creating vital habitats for other marine species, including Maryland’s iconic blue crab and rockfish.

Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay’sgoal was to support oyster restoration efforts by planting millions of these beneficial bivalves in the local watershed. An initial planting of 70 million oysters was completed by ORP in 2022, with funding provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Thursday’s planting was also conducted by ORP and was fully funded by ShoreRivers’ network of supporters who raised the stakes—and the impact—by donating nearly $80,000 for the newest residents of Eastern Bay. Oyster larvae were supplied by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Lab in Cambridge.

“The waterways of Eastern Bay, including the Miles and Wye rivers, suffer from excess nitrogen and sediment pollution,” says Miles-Wye Riverkeeper Ben Ford. “Thanks to generous support from many individuals, businesses, and foundations, we’re proud that we’re able to support direct oyster restoration work here on the Shore.”

Millions of juvenile oysters were planted in Eastern Bay on June 15, 2023, as part of Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay, a campaign in support of oyster restoration work.

Oyster Recovery Partnership, the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, has planted more than 10 billion oysters and recycled 280,000+ bushels of oyster shell since its founding in 1994. ORP began the Build-a-Reef program to encourage community-supported reef building efforts Bay-wide. To date, the Build-a-Reef program has resulted in more than130 million oysters planted in three Bay tributaries.

“We’re pleased to be working again with our partners at ShoreRivers to rebuild oyster populations here in Eastern Bay.  A lot of our work is focused on large-scale restoration projects in remote areas of the Eastern Shore and we’re happy to be working closer to home and sharing our work with our neighbors.  We’re grateful for all the support we’ve received,” said Ward Slacum, executive director of the Oyster Recovery Partnership.

Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay benefitted from the support of corporate partners including Bosun’s Marine, who offered to match gifts made by its customers in support of the effort, and Smyth Jewelers who donated 1,000 oysters for every engagement ring sold. Many donors, and staff from Bosun’s, ShoreRivers, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership were on hand to watch the planting.

ShoreRivers protects and restores Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, and education.

shorerivers.org

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Perfect Storm Productions to Perform FREE ADMISSION Shakespeare in July

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From the production team that brought “Stage Fright” to the Avalon Stage, Perfect Storm Productions is bringing a new interpretation of a Shakespeare classic “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Talbot County this summer.The summary for the show reads, “Deep in a magical forest, a feuding King and Queen cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors, resulting in tempestuous love triangles, supernatural mischief and moonlight revels.”

“Our goal for this performance is to have audiences laughing out loud through the entire show, and make Shakespeare feel a little more accessible by keeping the show short and adding in some whimsical quirks only our creative team can execute,” said Director Cecile Storm. The play will be performed “en plein air” and will be staged in four unique locations over the opening weekend of the Plein Air Easton festival. “Not only do we want audiences to enjoy, but we also want visiting artists to have the chance to paint the performances, cast, and crew as they set up their stage and perform.”

The cast invites individuals of all ages to come out and enjoy the show. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. In addition to the performance, there will be activities, local vendors, and even a pie eating contest.

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday July 14th, 2023
Location: Easton Kick Off Party, Harrison Street Easton
Show time: 8pm

Saturday July 15th, 2023
Location: The Old Mill, Lyon’s Rum, St. Michaels
Show time: 8pm

Sunday July 16th, 2023
Location: The Wildset Hotel, Talbot Street. St. Michaels
Show time: 11am

Sunday July 16th, 2023
Location: Oxford Community Center, Oxford
Show time: 7pm

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recognizes Volunteers at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently recognized volunteers of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for the outstanding contributions they made to the refuge during 2022.  The Friends of Blackwater sponsored the awards dinner held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. Volunteers at Blackwater do everything from staffing the Visitor Center, maintaining the butterfly garden, and leading bird walks and educational programs, to monitoring bluebirds, surveying waterfowl, and serving as mentors for new hunters. During 2022, 109 volunteers contributed 8,454 hours of their time to the refuge, which is equivalent to four full-time employees!

Refuge volunteer Rick Abend receives the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award at Blackwater NWR from Refuge Manager Marcia Pradines Long.

Every year, Blackwater NWR honors and distinguishes a volunteer for their exemplary performance throughout the year.  This year, Mr. Rick Abend of Madison, MD, received the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award for his dedicated service to the refuge.  Mr. Abend has been a steady force at Blackwater for 17 years and has served as President of the Friends of Blackwater for nearly 10 years. He is an unwavering supporter and advocate, and makes a tangible difference on the refuge, having done everything from installing bike racks and electrical lines to building wooden bridges and boardwalks, among many other things.  Visitors to the refuge benefit every day from the talents and dedication that Mr. Abend brings to the refuge.

Special recognition was also given to volunteers reaching key milestones in their service to Blackwater NWR.  Award pins and certificates were presented to the following volunteers for reaching milestones in the number of years they have volunteered at Blackwater NWR:  Linda Chandlee, Harry Heckathorn, Ellie Ludvigsen, Karl McGovern, Christina Rocca, and Peter Smithson for five years of service; Sue Fischer and Leslie Baker for 10 years of service; and Lisa Mayo for 20 years of service.

Award pins and certificates were also presented to volunteers reaching milestones in the number of volunteer hours they have contributed to the refuge since they began volunteering.  Those recognized include:  Lauren Atwood, Bobby Boarman, Jane Bowers, Phyllis Como, Wes Cummins, Sloane Franklin, Jim Green, Steve Huettner, Mark Jenkins, Collin Johnson, Maribeth Kulncyzk, Trevor Michaels, Jake Peregrim, Davie Pina, Kirk Tull Sr., and Robin Weaver (50 hours); Lisa Alfaro, Marcos Alfaro, Wade Bradford, Brian Cavey, Chris Davidson, Rachel Dawson, Rhonda Franz-Floyd, TJ Jenkins, Russ Leith, Bob Long, Brian Mann, Sherry Morgan, Marnie Pepper, Zack Trusty, and Laura Yowell (100 hours); Doug Irvin, Charles Maguire, John Morgan, Bob Quinn, Christina Rocca, Peter Smithson, and Jim Van Ness (250 hours); Linda Chandlee (500 hours); and Steve Funderburk, Merrill Schuetz, and Elaine Wilson (750 hours).  Those volunteers accumulating 1,000 hours or more are listed on the refuge’s “Volunteer Hall of Fame” plaque.  Volunteers reaching these milestones in 2022 include:  Rick Abend, Sue Fischer, Ellie Ludvigsen, Betsy McCaul, Jane Sebring, Carol Walker, and Ed Walker (1000 hours), Karl McGovern and Vicki Zobel (1500 hours), Ron Ketter (2000 hours), Harry Heckathorn (2500 hours) and Charlotte Hehn (8500 hours). Each volunteer received a special recognition gift for their volunteer efforts.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Blackwater NWR, please call 410-221-8157.

Volunteers, from left to right, are Ed Walker, Carol Walker, Ellie Ludvigsen, Sue Fischer, and Rick Abend. Also pictured is Refuge Manager Marcia Pradines Long. Not pictured are Betsy McCaul and Jane Sebring.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife.  To learn more, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws/gov. Connect with our Facebook page at facebook.com/usfwsnortheast/, follow our tweets at twitter.com/usfwsnortheast, watch our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at flickr.com/usfwsnortheast.

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Make it a Summer to Remember with the Y!

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The YMCA of the Chesapeake invites the entire Eastern Shore community to join its Summer Bucket List Challenge and enjoy a screen-free summer. The Challenge begins on Monday, June 19th and is part of the YMCA’s national Strong Life initiative to strengthen people in spirit, mind and body.

Participants can get into the summer spirit through more than 50 activities to get outside, active and having fun. Family, friends, and even pets, can complete activities and win prizes throughout the summer.

The Summer Bucket list is not limited to just current YMCA members, any member of the community may join by texting SUMMER to 844-889-6222 and filling out the form linked in the text reply to complete registration. Once a participant completes 20 activities, they are eligible to win the Grand Prize of $2,000.

“With challenges ranging from getting lost in a book to volunteering at a non-profit organization to participating in a YMCA group exercise class, everyone can find something fun and interesting to do,” said Robbie Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO. “Ys across the Shore are committed to finding ways to keep our community active and limit screen time all summer long.”

Bucket Lists may be picked up at any YMCA of the Chesapeake branch or downloaded from StrongLife.org/summer.

About the YMCA of the Chesapeake

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits and the largest Human Service organization on the Eastern Shore; strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and Page 2 social responsibility. Across the Shore, Ys engage 40,000 members and their families, regardless of age, income, or background, to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the Shore’s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of the Chesapeake operates facilities in Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Talbot, Queen Anne’s, and Wicomico Counties in Maryland and on Chincoteague Island in Virginia. Last year, the YMCA of the Chesapeake provided over $1,750,000 in assistance to over 16,000 community members, turning no one away due to their inability to pay. Additionally, the Y spent $200,000 on outreach efforts and programming in the communities it serves.

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NMF Concludes With a Power Move: Debussy, Nielsen, Mahler and More!

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The National Music Festival concludes its annual two-week run in Chestertown this Friday and Saturday with two major orchestra programs.

The National Music Festival (NMF), now wrapping up its eleventh season, is an important musical institution for Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Festival brings together budding musicians from across the country and the world to provide them with the opportunity to learn from world-class professional performers – all for no cost other than their personal transportation. This year’s apprentices and mentors come from 30 states and 10 countries.

This Friday, June 16, the Festival Orchestra will present works by Claude Debussy, Louise Farrenc, and Jean-Phillipe Rameau, under the direction of Venezuelan conductor Rodolfo Saglimbeni. Saglimbeni presently conducts the National Symphony of Chile. Louise Farrenc’s under-popularized third symphony is a hidden gem by the Romantic composer, and is a celebration of women’s quiet successes throughout musical history. It will be performed alongside a suite from Jean-Philippe Rameau, Les Indies Galante, and Claude Debussy’s famous tone poem, Prélude à l’après midi d’un faune.

The following evening, June 17, the orchestra will present the Helios Overture by Carl Nielsen, followed by the Festival’s grand finale: Gustav Mahler’s seventh symphony. Nielsen’s overture will be conducted by Iranian-born conductor and University of Michigan DMA student Asieh Mahyar, who is a conducting apprentice at this year’s Festival.

The Mahler, conducted by NMF’s Artistic Director, Richard Rosenberg, is a spectacle to behold. In typical maximalist fashion, the work calls for the Festival’s entire musical personnel, including mentors and even a few arts administrators. In addition to double the standard number of wind instruments and many, many strings, the piece has a few other unique instrumental elements, such as the inclusion of mandolin and guitar in the fourth movement. This massive collaboration for the five-movement symphonic work has been an excellent opportunity for the Festival apprentices to learn from their teachers in the field. Its performance will blow you away with its power.

Tickets for the Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 concerts are available on the National Music Festival’s website under Concert Events https://nationalmusic.us/events and-tickets/concert-schedules/. The Festival’s website also details the full concert schedule. All tickets are held for pick-up at the concerts; no tickets will be mailed. A number of concerts are free, as are all rehearsals. Tickets for orchestra concerts are $25.

The National Music Festival is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Kent Cultural Alliance (kentculture.org). For more information about the Festival, visit the website at nationalmusic.us or contact [email protected] or (443)480-0221.

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