Eastern Shore of Maryland Fall Getaways

 Sandaway Suites & Beach - Eastern Shore of MD Fall Getaways

Planning for Fall travel? The Eastern Shore of Maryland is a wonderful destination! Sandaway Suites & Beach is located in historic Oxford, MD and is just 45 minutes from the Bay Bridge.

Fall Foliage Update - Oxford, Maryland

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Oxford, Maryland 11/6/2017 at Town Park

Oxford, Maryland 11/6/2017 at N. Morris Street

Visit Oxford, Maryland to see great Fall Foliage this November.

Cambridge, MD - Dorchester County September Events

 

 

Featured September Event:

IRONMAN Maryland

Top triathletes will compete in the Mid-Atlantic's first full IRONMAN triathlon Sept. 20th, 2014.

 

“One of the world's most grueling athletic events will happen right here in Dorchester County on September 20. Watch these amazing athletes swim, bike, and run a total of 140.6 miles in one day! Spectators are welcome at race headquarters and along the course routes.”

 

For more event information, visit visitdorchester.org

 

Harvest Festival and 5K

September 13

Native American Festival

September 13-14

 

Second Saturday

September 13

 

Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews & BBQ

September 20

 

Music on the Nanticoke

September 20

 

Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race

September 27

 

Crabtoberfest

September 27

 

Oktoberfest Firkin Festival

September 27

 

Punktoberfest

September 27

 

Concours D’Elegance

September 28

 

Dorchester Arts Showcase

September 28

Autumn Leaves - Learn about their true colors

Autumn Leaves Show Their True Colors
Mask of green hides yellow pigments

Shelley Schlender | Boulder, Colorado
VOA - November 15, 2011





As days grow shorter and nights grow cooler in Boulder, Colorado, the green leaves of summer have been putting on party colors.

On cottonwood trees and aspens, they’re golden yellow coins. On Mapleton Avenue, the maple trees are sunset shades of orange and red.

The same seasonal phenomenon occurs in many countries in late autumn, yet people don't always know the reason leaves change color when the weather gets cooler.

Fall splendor

Some do have their theories about the autumnal transformation.

“I’ve heard that the reason why the leaves change throughout the seasons is because God likes to see different colors all over the world," says one girl, "so that he can tell what season it is.”

“According to legend," says a woman, "three hunters and their dog chased the Great Bear into the sky, slaughtered it and its blood dripped onto the leaves, turning them red.”

Dave Sutherland, a naturalist with Boulder Mountain Parks, recalls the explanation he heard in childhood. “My mom told me it was because at night, when everybody’s asleep the fairies come out and paint them.”

Magical science

It turns out the scientific explanation for why leaves change color is almost as magical as artistic fairies.
The story begins in summer, when leaves are green thanks to a pigment known as chlorophyll. It captures just the right spectrum of color from the sun’s light, to power the process known as photosynthesis.

VOA - S. Schlender

As the days grow shorter in autumn, leaves stop making chlorophyll, revealing a dazzling secret: green leaves are actually yellow.

“As the chlorophyll is grabbing that sunlight, it’s pulling water from the soil and carbon dioxide from the air and energy from the sunlight and shoving it together to make sugar,” Sutherland says.

That helps the tree blossom and grow. As the days grow shorter in autumn, leaves stop making chlorophyll, revealing a dazzling secret.

Dazzling secret

“Green leaves are yellow. You just don’t see the yellow," Sutherland says. "The yellow pigments are there all along, hidden beneath the mask of green. They’re just waiting for a chance for the chlorophyll to start breaking down so the yellow color can start shining through.”

That yellow comes from pigments known as carotinoids, which make carrots orange and autumn aspen leaves golden yellow. Some scientists say leaves keep making carotinoids after they’re done with chlorophyll, because the yellow pigments help them capture a little more solar energy.

And when they turn red? That’s another pigment called anthocyanin.

“Everybody knows anthocyanin," Sutherland says. "It makes strawberries red and blackberries black.”
And fall maple leaves red.

Natural sunscreen

But, unlike carotinoids, leaves don’t make this pigment during summer, only in autumn. For decades, scientists believed anthocyanin made a sort of accidental color, caused by sugars trapped in dying autumn leaves.

But Bill Hoch, a plant scientist at Montana State University, is among those who believe leaves make anthocyanin on purpose, as a kind of natural “sunscreen.” As an autumn leaf loses its ability to make energy from photosynthesis, he says, the red anthocyanin pigment protects the leaf from the harmful effects of sunlight - especially the blue spectrum of light.

This helps the leaf’s energy-making machinery stay intact just long enough to send the last bits of nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, into the tree’s twigs and roots.

“It’s only to recover those nutrients, because those leaves are going to be discarded pretty quickly," Hock says. "So they’re just trying to protect their photosystems long enough to just recover as many nutrients as possible.”

Hoch adds that carotinoids protect the photo systems, which are light-powered energy cells. But instead of being a sunscreen for the final days of a dying leaf, the yellow pigment is an anti-oxidant that protects the leaf throughout its life.

As for why some leaves turn yellow and others turn red, Hoch says plants that grow best in full sun tend to have more robust leaves. So, in the fall, they can get by with the protection of just the yellow carotinoids.

Plants that thrive in shade or in nutrient-poor soil tend to have more delicate photo machinery, which need more protection, so their leaves make more anthocyanins and turn dark.

There’s much more that scientists want to learn about how leaves work.  In the meantime, people in Boulder - and across the northern hemisphere - can simply enjoy the natural splendor of spectacular autumn colors.

“Scribes of the Shore” returns to Oxford on November 20

"SCRIBES OF THE SHORE"

November 20, 2011

Oxford, MD

“Scribes of the Shore” returns to Oxford on November 20, with a focus on local authors and/or local subjects. This unique opportunity to meet several of the region’s established as well as emerging authors will be held at the beautifully restored St. Paul’s Church on South Morris Street in Oxford. Founded in 2003, the event was inspired by local author Bill Shepard, a former career diplomat who served as Consul General in Bordeaux.

Each “Scribes” event showcases a new group of authors, assembled in appreciation of their work and to demonstrate the rich literary output of the region. This year’s panel features the following authors:

Gilbert Anderson

Judy Colbert

Elaine Eff

Lucy Snodgrass

Gerald Sweeney

Roger Vaughan

Susan Elnicki Wade

Each author will speak, answer questions, sign books and be honored at a reception following the program. Presented under the joint sponsorship of the Oxford Community Center, the Oxford Library, and Mystery Loves Company bookstore in Oxford. The event is free and open to the public.

Kathy Harig of Mystery Loves Company will moderate the panel of authors. For more information, please contact the Oxford Community Center at 410-226-5904.

Contact

410-226-5904

Oxford, Maryland event information sourced from http://tourtalbot.org/showevent.asp?eid=6840

Autumn in Chesapeake Bay Wildlife Refuges

Autumn action at Bay's wildlife refuges
Bay Naturalist / By Kathy Reshetiloff
Bay Journal

As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisper, the daily activity of wildlife around the Chesapeake Bay changes. Animals are already preparing for colder weather. Deer gorge themselves on crop grains, berries and just about any edible plants they can nuzzle up to. Squirrels greedily hide nuts. Muskrats build up their mounds, weather-proofing these homes against the bitter winds that will sweep across the bare marshes. Blue crabs are segregating, females swimming toward the southern end of the Bay while the males remain around mid-Bay.

Many birds are on the move, beginning their long migrations south to warmer and more hospitable climates. The Chesapeake Bay lies in the middle of a major aerial highway known as the Atlantic Flyway. Waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and songbirds traverse this invisible highway, often using the Bay watershed as a rest stop. The Bay itself is a major wintering site for waterfowl.

National Wildlife Refuges provide many opportunities for the public to view wildlife around the Bay not only in the autumn but year-round. People can observe huge flocks of migrating birds; resident mammals and birds; wintering waterfowl; and other wildlife species at strategically located refuges around t he watershed.

The National Wildlife Refuge System was established in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Wildlife Refuge System is a diverse collection of lands set aside specifically for wild animals. Refuges play a vital role in preserving endangered and threatened species. They also provide secure habitat for native plants and many species of resident and migratory birds, mammals, fish, insects, amphibians and reptiles. Below is a partial list of the habitats and wildlife one is likely to encounter during the autumn at the refuges that surround the Chesapeake Bay.

Habitat: tidal marsh, fresh and brackish ponds, mixed woodlands, hardwood swamp, open meadows, cropland, beaches, dunes and open water

Endangered or threatened species: bald eagle, peregrine falcon and Delmarva fox squirrel

Waterfowl: tundra swan; snow geese; Canada geese; mallards; black ducks; American widgeon; Northern pintails; gadwall, blue-winged and green-winged teals; wood ducks; greater and lesser scaup; canvasback ducks; redhead ducks; bufflehead ducks; red-breasted and hooded mergansers; common and surf scoters; oldsquaw

Fall Into St. Michaels - Eastern Shore Events

FALL INTO ST. MICHAELS, OCTOBER 15-31- Eastern Shore of Maryland

October 15, 2011

ST. MICHAELS, MD
Welcome to Fall Into St. Michaels - a celebration of all the best fall brings to St Michaels!

October 15-16, 2011
Scarecrow Celebration- 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest on Talbot Street

October 22 & 23, 2011
Buildup to Halloween....
5k Walk/RunM
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Street Carvers
Pumpkin Pie Contest
Kids Pumpkin Patch Games
Ghost Tours
Jack Russell Races Sunday morning

October 29th, 2011
Halloween Celebration and Parade....
Parade Starts at 4pm
Trick or treat from 6-8pm
St Michaels Fire Dept Auction

October 30th
All Hallows Eve Service, followed by Spooky Reception, Christ Church, 5PM

For More Information: St Michaels BusinessAssociation at 1-800-808-7622 or St Michaels Community Center at 1-410-745-6073

Contact

1-800-808-7622 or 1-410-745-6073

Web Site URL

www.stmichaelsmd.org/

Fall Into St. Michaels - Eastern Shore Events sourced from

 http://tourtalbot.org/showevent.asp?eid=6745

Chesapeake Bay Autumn - Interesting Facts

It's autumn and change is in the air … and sea
Bay Naturalist / By Kathy Reshetiloff - Bay Journal

With all of the cookouts and crab feasts, it’s hard to imagine that summer is waning. Autumn doesn’t officially start until Sept. 21, but nature is already preparing for the metamorphosis.

Trees and other plants are beginning to alter their physiology. Some trees have begun to change color, hinting at the falling of leaves.

Actually, this leaf-shedding process, known as abscission, has already started. For several weeks now, the cells where the leaf stem is attached to the tree have been toughening and starting to form a protective waterproof scar. The cells in the leaf stem itself swell, weaken and degenerate.

This interferes with the flow of moisture and nutrients to the leaf, reducing the production of a pigment, known as chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color. Leaves contain other pigments, but these colors are hidden most of the year by the abundance of chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll uses the sun’s energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar, food for the tree. As the days shorten, there is less sunlight to manufacture food. Nutrients and minerals are withdrawn from leaves and transported to the permanent parts of trees such as the trunk, stems and roots.

When the chlorophyll breaks down, leaves reveal their autumn colors as other pigments are unmasked. Xanthophyll produces the color yellow and carotene, like that in carrots, produces yellow-orange. Sunny days and cool nights can produce a sugar-related pigment, anthocyanin, which produces fiery reds. Other chemicals and breakdown products produce bronze, purple, and crimson.

Trees aren’t the only things making preparations. The monarch butterfly, easily recognized by its dark orange and black wings, is one of few butterfly species to migrate, and is on the move.

As the days grow shorter, millions of monarchs make their way south. Monarchs in the West migrate to southern California, while those in the central and eastern parts of North America overwinter in the Gulf states and remote mountain valleys of south-central Mexico.

From the first week of September to the third week of October, the monarch butterfly makes its way south through the Chesapeake watershed.

The Bay watershed also lies within a major migration path for birds known as the Atlantic Flyway. Mountain chains to the west and coastal shorelines to the east serve as geographic boundaries that channel millions of migrating birds through the Bay region.

Among these are the raptors, a group of birds that includes eagles, falcons and hawks. Raptors begin their annual southward migration just before the fall foliage color change.

By early September, many raptors in Canada and northern United States have begun to fly south. The earliest of migrants may go unnoticed. But as the the first autumn cold front passes through the area, the skies fill with more and more raptors. As they approach the Chesapeake Bay, some are funneled along the coast, while the others are steered along the mountains.

At the same time, songbirds and shorebirds are preparing for long flights from northern breeding grounds to tropical wintering areas. The shortening days and crisp frosts of early autumn signal waterfowl to begin moving south along the Atlantic Flyway. Instead of just passing by, though, the Chesapeake serves as the wintering ground for swans, geese and ducks.

One of the most familiar waterfowl is the Canada goose. Migrating flocks are noted for their distinctive "V" flying pattern. Some believe that this flying pattern reduces wind drag and lessens collisions between birds. Loud honking signals their arrival to southern wintering grounds.

Blue crabs mate between May and October, with mating peaking in late summer. Ordinarily, females mate only once after their last molt, while they are still in the soft shell phase. The male crawls on top and cradles the female between his legs until she molts. Cradling protects the female while her shell is still soft. After mating, the female’s shell hardens and the two separate. Males remain in fresher portions of the Bay and rivers and females migrate to spawning areas near the mouth of the Bay.

Waterfowl Festival - Eastern Shore of Maryland Event

Waterfowl Festival takes place during the second week of November. Most Waterfowl Festival events will be located in Easton, Maryland. Be sure to book your bed and breakfast rooms early in the Oxford, St. Michales, and Easton, MD area.

What is the Waterfowl Festival?


A wildlife art and sportsman's expo featuring nature and wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings, duckstamps, photography, books, gifts and antique decoys. Also, Dog Shows, Retriever and Fly Fishing demonstrations, World Championship Goose and Duck Calling Contests, Decoy Auction, scrumptious Eastern Shore food, delightful live music, Masterclasses, Kids Activities, Sportsmans Pavilion, and Wine & Beer Pavilion - truly something for everyone! Waterfowl Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that raises money for waterfowl and wildlife habitat preservation, conservation, and education projects. Since 1971, more than $5 million have been raised by hosting the annual Waterfowl Festival.

What are the future Festival dates?

The Waterfowl Festival is held annually on the second full weekend in November. Future dates are:
•2010 November 12-14

•2011 November 11-13

•2012 November 9-11

•2013 November 15-17

•2014 November 8-10

•2015 November 13-15

Are dogs allowed at the Waterfowl Festival?

We love dogs! Dogs are welcome at the Festival, leashed, at outdoor venues only. They are not allowed in any of the inside exhibitions, with the exception of course, of seeing eye dogs. Also, they are not allowed on buses.

Do I have to buy a ticket?

Tickets are required to enter all exhibits. All tickets are $10, good for one, two or all three days - the lowest ticket prices since 1992! For advance tickets until October 23, click here. Notice: Festival tickets will not admit you to the Calling Contests.

Can I buy a ticket on site? Where?

You can purchase tickets at the Festival at any one of the following ticket locations: Armory, Tidewater Inn, Thompson Park, Easton High School, Easton Middle School, Easton Elementary School, Sportsman's Pavilion, and Easton Village Ponds.

How do I get around?

Continuous free bus transportation is available to all exhibit locations. Two bus lines serve all parking areas. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket prior to boarding the shuttle bus. Some of the buses have handicapped accessibility, and all are capable of seating approximately 40 persons. Bus service will be provided continuously during Festival hours. Although at least one bus will leave each exhibit location after the official closing time, visitors relying on bus transportation are advised to board the bus as soon as possible after 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Where do I park?

Parking areas for visitors are available at Easton High School, Easton Marketplace, Easton Plaza, Easton Elementary School, and Tred Avon Square. Signs on Route 50 will direct visitors to parking areas.

How do I get to Easton? What is the closest airport? Where can I stay?

Please click here for directions. Baltimore-Washington International is the closest commercial passenger airport, while Easton Airport handles smaller, noncommercial aircraft. There are many places to stay in Easton and Talbot County from bed & breakfast establishments to motels and hotels. Please click here for more information.

I want to exhibit at the Festival - how do I do that? Can I apply to be a food vendor?

The deadline for all potential Waterfowl Festival exhibitors to apply to appear at the Festival is February 15. You may either call the office in December at 410-822-4567 and we will gladly send you an application, or you may download an application from the website. The application MUST be received no later than February 15 and must be accompanied by a $25 non-refundable fee. There are no commercial food vendors at the Waterfowl Festival. All concessions are run by local, nonprofit, civic organizations such as schools, churches, scout groups, etc.

I want to be in the Calling Contest - how can I do that?

Please click here for all information for viewing and participating in one of the Festival's calling contests.

Are group rates available?

There are no group tour rates available at this time.

Any campgrounds nearby? Where do I park my RV?

The closest campground and RV park is located in Greensboro, Maryland at Holiday Park Campground, 410-482-6797.

Accommodations for bus groups and tours?

Bus groups are handled on an individual basis - please give us a call at 410-822-4567.

Are there any activities for children?

Tons! From nature activities and displays to retriever and fly fishing demonstrations to dog agility exhibitions, to the Kids Fishing Derby to Willa the Fox, Webster the Goose, and the Orioles' Bird, plus interactive conservation exhibits, junior duck stamp exhibits, shooting demonstrations, puppet shows, and duck and goose calling contests, kids (of all ages) will find a great deal to see, do and enjoy. Some of the many kids art activities include learning to carve decoys, soap carving, and painting decoy magnets.

When I become a VIP donor where does my money go?

Net proceeds from the Waterfowl Festival VIP Donor Program are designated to fund habitat, education and research projects related to waterfowl and wildlife conservation.

I'm a VIP donor - can I bring a guest? How do I get my badges and information?

Guests of benefactors can purchase Benefactor Guest Tickets to permit use of special entrances. These tickets may be purchased prior to the Festival at the Festival office in the Armory at 40 S. Harrison Street. During the Festival, they can be purchased at the Hospitality Room ONLY. Please keep in mind that these tickets DO NOT include Preview Night activities or Sunday brunch. Donors at all levels of the program may pick up their packets of information (which include all badges, tickets, etc.) at the Hospitality Room beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday of the Festival. This information is NOT mailed in advance.

How much does the Festival contribute to conservation? What organizations? Can my organization apply to receive a grant?

Since 1971, The Waterfowl Festival has contributed more than $5 million to conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, Adkins Arboretum, Pickering Creek, Ward Foundation, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Fair Hill Environmental Foundation, Wildfowl Trust of North America, and Talbot County Public Schools. Any organization that complies with the Festival's principal purpose can apply to receive a grant. The purpose of the Waterfowl Festival is to provide funds for the enhancement of waterfowl and other wildlife conservation through habitat preservation, education, and research. All grants must meet this purpose. All grant recipients must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations with a priority in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Are the exhibits handicapped accessible? What about parking?

All exhibits at the Waterfowl Festival provide handicapped access. Privileged entry to exhibits is offered to the handicapped without waiting in lines. There are a number of handicapped parking spaces available in the rear of the Mayor & Council building on South Harrison Street for vehicles authorized for handicapped parking privileges. There is also wheelchair access on sidewalks within the Town of Easton. Each bus line is also equipped with at least one handicapped accessible shuttle.

Where are the restrooms? First Aid? Lost and Found?

Restrooms are located at all exhibits and at the Courthouse on South Washington Street. First Aid is available in the German, Hersloff and Swanson office building located next to the Armory on South Harrison Street. Lost and Found is located in the Festival headquarters, the Armory, at 40 South Harrison Street. All these locations are indicated on the map and also in the Waterfowl Festival Directory that comes with the purchase of a ticket.

How can I volunteer for the Festival?

We are always looking for volunteers, not only during the Festival, but all year long to assist in a wide variety of duties. The Festival is extremely fortunate to have a large corps of loyal and dedicated volunteers, but we always welcome more. Give us a call at 410-822-4567 or fill out the Volunteer Form and our volunteer coordinator will be glad to chat with you today - and put you to work tomorrow!

Waterfowl Festival

40 S. Harrison Street

Easton, MD 21601

Phone: 410-822-4567

Fax: 410-820-9286

 
Waterfowl Festival event information for the Eastern Shore of Maryland sourced from http://www.waterfowlfestival.org/faq.html

Ocean City, Maryland - Fall Events

Do you love the Fall? A drive across the Eastern Shore to Ocean City, Maryland can be fun. Ocean City is just 90 minutes from Oxford, MD.



November 6 `10
14th Annual Christmas Craft Expo
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Find a unique holiday gift for a special person, or something for your own home. Admission includes Fine Art Show. Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177. duckmandon@comcast.net.

Weekends November
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S. Atlantic Avenue
South end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks & rescues. New exhibit, “The Boardwalk of Yesterday,” will call to mind a simpler time & evoke memories of years past. Other displays include bathing fashions, mermaid displays, sands from around the world, marine aquariums & “Davy Jones” locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts & books. Small admission fee. June - September, daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November, December & April, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991. sandy@ocmuseum.org. http://www.ocmuseum.org/

November 6 & 7 `10
Fallfest of Fine Arts
Convention Center Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Two shows under one roof offers fine artists & outstanding crafts persons exhibiting their creative talents. Find a unique gift for that special person who has everything. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177.
 

Starting November 19 `10
Winterfest of Lights Northside Park Townwide & Northside Park, 127th St.
Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal décor then it’s on to Northside Park to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift & , have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales. . Admission is $4 for those 10 years & older, & FREE for those 9 years & younger. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m. 800-626-2326; 410-250-0125; http://www.ococean.com/.

November 20 `10
Turkey Trot Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
One of the last chances for a great golf tournament before cold weather. Four-player scramble for adults, includes a turkey feast after play. Grab your friends & join us at Ocean City’s award-winning course. Saturday. For information, Eagles Landing, 410-213-7277. http://www.eagleslandinggolf.com/.

November 27 & 28 `10
Holiday Shopper's Fair Convention Center Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Holiday shopping extravaganza with unique handmade merchandise along with toys, nautical items, florals & more. Children’s activities are offered, an appearance by Santa & a non-shoppers lounge. Admission. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Janice Cropper, 410-723-8605. 800-626-2326. http://www.ococean.com/.


Ocean City, Maryland Fall Event information for the Eastern Shore sourced from http://www.oceancity.org/ocean-city-events

Cambridge, Maryland Fall Events

Who is getting hungry for Holiday pies? A visit to the Eastern Shore of Maryland should fill your appetite.

Cambridge, Maryland is just about 15 minutes from Easton and Oxford. Discover the Fall events in Dorchester County.




UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FALL Cambridge, Maryland

NOVEMBER 5, 2010 - HOLIDAY PIES & TARTS BAKING DEMONSTRATION


Make your holidays even sweeter and join Pastry Chef Emily Salisbury of Bistro Poplar for this scrumptious Holiday Pies & Tarts baking demonstration. Learn how to make a Caramelized Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie and a Mixed Nut Tart. Enjoy finger sandwiches, sangria, coffee, tea and of course a tasting of all the pies and tarts! $25 per person. Friday, November 5 at 7pm. Please reserve by November 1; call 410.228.4884. Bistro Poplar is located at 535 Poplar St. in downtown Cambridge.


NOVEMBER 5-DECEMBER 31, 2010 - 'ART-CESSORIES' AT MAIN STREET GALLERY

Holiday-season exhibit at the Main Street Gallery features a dramatic installation of wearable, functional artworks, from jewelry to scarves to hats to fashions to furnishings and more. New inventory added throughout show. Extended hours for holiday shopping. Special free artist receptions on November 13, 5-8 pm, and December 11, 5-8 pm. 413 Muir St. Learn more about the gallery.


NOVEMBER 5 & 6, 2010 - 'BLUEPRINT FOR MURDER' AT THE DCA


The Dorchester Center for the Arts is hosting the murder mystery, Blueprint for Murder, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6. “Blueprint” is an audience participation theatrical performance, where audience members have the opportunity to guess who commits the murder. The play is written by Mickey Love and directed by Sharon Gilroy. The show begins at 7:30pm.Tickets cost $10 for members of the DCA and $12 for everyone else; includes refreshments. To reserve tickets, call 410.228.7782. Reserve tickets at 410.228.7782


NOVEMBER 6, 2010 - CRAB CONTRA DANCE



Join in a new season of Crab Contra folk dances, held the first Saturday of the month, Nov. 6. Open to all; no partner or experience needed. Dances are held in Allan Whatley Hall, Christ Episcopal Church (Church and High Streets). Dances run 7:30-10:30pm. All dances are talked and walked through. Caller Dick Bearman. New dancer instruction at 7pm. Admission: $10.


NOVEMBER 9, 2010 - LIVE LIKE A TRIATHLETE


Whether you want to be a triathlete or just train like one, whether you want to run a 5k or just walk one, anything is possible and it all starts with a plan. Cambridge Multi-Sport (CMS), the local non-profit triathlon club serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland, will host an informative evening with guest speakers Tracy Maccherola, USAT Level 1 Coach & Certified Personal Trainer American Council of Exercise and Dr. Michael Fadden of Maryland Healthy Weighs. Together they will show you the simple steps to plan and lead a healthy triathlete lifestyle. ?Tuesday, November 9 at 6pm in the meeting room of the Dorchester County Public Library, 303 Gay Street in downtown Cambridge.


NOVEMBER 10, 2010 - BUS-EUM COMES TO THE LIBRARY


This traveling exhibit tells the unknown story of German POWs held in camps all over the U.S. during WWII. Using narrative panels and films, TRACES’ mobile museum—a retrofitted school bus called the BUS-eum 3—is touring the Eastern Seaboard with these stories. The roughly 372,000 German POWs held in U.S Army-operated camps across the United States were sent out to harvest or process crops, build roads and waterways, fell trees, roof barns, erect silos, and much more. Many of those who worked with POWs spoke to them in their native tongue; some even had relatives or former neighbors among them. In the process, they formed significant, often decades-long friendships with “the enemy” and underwent considerable changes as individuals and as a group. The BUS-eum 3 will be in Cambridge on Wednesday, November 10 at the Central Library in Cambridge from 10 a.m. to noon. To learn more about this exhibit, see www.TRACES.org.


NOVEMBER 13, 2010 - SECOND SATURDAY


Monthly event in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings and receptions, late shopping hours with special promotions and bargains, great dining at top restaurants, musical entertainment, and more. Festivities unfold at roughly 20 different locations along four adjacent blocks in downtown Cambridge. Abundant free parking on street and in municipal lots off of Gay Street and Academy Street. 5-9 pm.


NOVEMBER 19, 2010 - BEAUJOLAIS WINE DINNER AT BISTRO POPLAR


Enjoy the second annual Beaujolais Wine Dinner at Bistro Poplar with five new Beaujolais wines (including Beaujolais Nouvesau), paired with five courses. Friday, November 19 at 7pm. $100 per person (includes gratuity). Please RSVP by November 16 at 410.228.4884. Bistro Poplar is located at 535 Poplar Street in downtown Cambridge.



Cambridge, Maryland fall events for the Eastern Shore sourced from http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/index.php?page=events

Fall Events - Easton, Maryland area

Country music star Terri Clark will be live at the Avalon this Wednesday November 10, 2010. Terri Clark in concert at the Avalon Theatre at 8 p.m. - tickets $30 - 410-822-7299 or www.avalontheatre.com - Info: www.terriclark.com



Easton, Marlyand Area Events for November 2010

Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday - Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 7 PM & Sat 9 AM - 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.

Bingo Every Friday Night - Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.

Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.

Nov 1: The Robert Cray Band - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $55. Tickets 410-822-7299

Nov 1-8: Realism Perfected - New Works by Matt Zoll - Featured show of exciting new works by Baltimore artist, Matt Zoll. Using Old Masters' techniques, Zoll achieves extraordinary realism in his paintings, characterized by remarkable color and vibrancy. Troika Gallery Fine Art Studio, 9 South Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Nov 1- 16: Steve McCurry: Afghanistan Photographs - Mon & Fri 10 AM - 3 PM; Tues - Thurs 10 AM - 8 PM; Sat & Sun 10 AM - 4 PM. More than a dozen photographs by internationally recognized photojournalist, Steve McCurry. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.

Nov 4: Elizabeth and the Catapult - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 5: Danielle Ate The Sandwich - 8 PM. The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $15. 410-822-7299.

Nov 5: Opening Reception of Potters of the Eastern Shore - 5 - 8:30 PM. Works of five local potters: Paul Aspell, David Crane, Signe Hanson, Ken Sadler, and Joan Titus. Work will range from functional to cultural, hand-build and pieces thrown on the wheel. Wine & Cheese will be offered and live music will be provided throughout the evening by Buckets and Keys. Gallery 26, 26 W. Dover Street. 443-521-4084.

Nov 5:Charlie Mars - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 5 -8: Maggie Siner - Strengthening Visual Sensitivity through Direct Oil Painting Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For intermediate and advanced students. Limited to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $600.

Nov 6: 2nd Annual Clues Cruise - Treasure hunt and poker run. Competitors will visit 12 historic sites at 10 different locations. At each site, you will find 1 or more answers to questions on a quiz. And at 7 of the sites, you will receive 1 playing card for your poker hand. Prizes will be awarded to fastest times with most correct answers and best 5-card poker hand. Registration begins at 10:30 AM in the municipal parking lot next to the Historical Society of Talbot County; cruise to begin at 11 AM sharp! Finish at the Irish Crab Waterside Pub at Easton Point, Port Street, Easton. Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Charge per vehicle:$15 members/$25 non-members. 410-822-0773.

Nov 6: Oysterfest - 10 AM - 4PM. Live music, food and family activities including boat rides, demonstrations and oyster tonging. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels. Admission: charge. 410-745-2916.

Nov 6: 3rd Annual Moon Glow Golf Tournament - 6:30 PM Shot gun start. Easton Club, (Pro Shop), 28449 Clubhouse Dr., Easton. A moon glow golf tournament held just after dark with golf balls and fairway markers that light up at night through the use of glow sticks. Flashlights will be used to navigate the course safely and may only be used to line up your putts. Entry fee $60 per person includes, two glow balls, one glow necklace, drinks, (keg beer, water & soda), and light food and prizes to follow event. Advanced registration required by Sept. 29th. Don't forget your flashlights!

Nov 6: Curtis Peoples - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 6: John Eaton: Jazz, Blues & Broadway - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $25. Tickets 410-822-7299

Nov 7: Sweet Leda, Jenn Grinnels, Bryan Russo and Joey Harkum - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 8: Acoustic Slam - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 9: Peter Mulvey and Andy Friedman - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 10: Terri Clark - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $30. Tickets 410-822-7299.

Nov 11 - Dec 30: Exhibit of New Works by Ed Cooper and Tim Bell - South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Nov 11: Jim Bianco & Bleu - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 11: Scrapomatic - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $25. 410-822-7299.

Nov 12 - Dec 31: 13th Anniversary Gala Group Show - Original works by all 34 of the gallery's renowned artists. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Nov 12: 13th Anniversary Gala Champagne Opening Reception - 5 - 9 PM. Original works by all 34 of the gallery's renowned artists. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.

Nov 12: The Roadhouse Clams CD Release Party - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 12: Jesse Harper - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $20. 410-822-7299.

Nov 12 - 14: Tim Bell - Extreme Plein Air Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For all levels. Limited to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio and School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $450.

Nov 12-14: 40th Annual Waterfowl Festival - Wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings, decoys, photography and crafts in 18 exhibit sites throughout colonial town. Also retriever, shooting and fly-fishing demonstrations, Goose and Duck Calling Contests, seminars, masterclasses, decoy auction. Fri & Sat 10 AM-6PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM. Phone 410-822-4567. E-mail: facts@waterfowlfestival.org. Admission charge.

Nov 13: Reception for Ed Cooper and Tim Bell - New Works - 5 - 8 PM. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com

Nov 13: Don Pasquale (Donizetti) Live in HD from The Met - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-822-7299

Nov 13: Jamie McLean Band - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 13: Session Americana - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $20. Tickets 410-822-7299.

Nov 14: Sunday Bird Walk n' Talk Series - Feeder Birds - 2 - 4 PM. An exploration of the habitat, identification and calls of different bird groups. Following a group introduction, adults and children will split up for specialized hikes. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. Cost $10.00/adult; $5/child. 410-822-4903.

Nov 16: Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 18: Comedy at the Stoltz! Feat. Chipps Cooney - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $20. 410-822-7299.

Nov 19: Elizabeth Cook - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 19: BettySoo - The Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Handcrafted beers on tap, fine wines served. Admission charge $15. 410-822-7299.

Nov 19-21: John Michael Carter-Figurative Workshop - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Three day workshop to create a painting from a costumed model. Carter will discuss drawing & achieving correct proportions, with a focus on color and value arrangement & how they serve to develop composition. Limit to 15 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $450.

Nov 20: Arty Hill - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 20: World Movie Premiere "The Lost River" - The untold story of Delmarva's own Anna Ella Carroll, Lincoln's Secret Revealed!. Film Premiere 7 PM. Tickets at door $15; Special VIP reception & Film Premiere tickets 5 PM, $35. Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge. Presented by the Friends of Anna Ella Carroll in partnership with the Maryland Women's Heritage Center. 410-943-1694.

Nov 21: Talbot Bird Club Walk at Pickering Creek - 7 AM. Carpool to Pickering with the Talbot Bird Club leaving from Easton Acme parking lot. Join skilled and novice birders in search of fall migrants and wintering species. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. FREE. 410-822-4903.

Nov 24: Bearkat - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 26: Run/Walk for Hospice - 10 AM. 10K Run or 5K Fun Run/Walk. YMCA, Peachblossom Road. 410-822-0566.

Nov 26: Preview Gala 25th Annual Festival of Trees - 6 - 8 PM. Gold Ballroom, Tidewater Inn, Dover and Harrison Sts. Light fare, libations and an auction amongst the beautifully decorated trees. Benefit Talbot Hospice. 410-819-FEST.

Nov 27: Create Victorian Christmas Ornaments - 11 AM - 1:30 PM. Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Appropriate for all ages. Antique clippings, tinsel, laces, images, and what-nots are provided. Pre-registration required. Charge. 410-822-0773.

Nov 27: Clones of Funk - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $20. Tickets 410-822-7299

Nov 26: Kentavius Jones Band (2 Shows) - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 27 & 28: 2010 Festival of Trees Homes Tour - 10 AM - 4 PM. Benefit Talbot Hospice Foundation. Admission charge. 410-819-3378

Nov 27 - 30: 25th Annual Festival of Trees "A Celebration Remembering 25 Years" - various locations throughout Easton including the Gold Ballroom at the Tidewater Inn. Benefit Talbot Hospice Foundation. Admission charge. 410-819-3378.

Nov 28: Holiday Bingo - 2-4 PM. Easton Volunteer Fire Department. Fun and games for all ages. Cash, prizes and a jackpot make this a favorite event!

Nov 27: Angel Band - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com

Nov 30: Tony Lucca, Matt Duke, & Jay Nash - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. http://www.nightcattickets.com/




Easton, Maryland area events for November 2010 sourced from http://www.eastonmd.org/ebmasite/calendar.htm#nov10

Fall Musical in Oxford, MD - Lives Interrupted

See live theater this Fall in Oxford, Maryland. “Lives Interrupted” is a musical tribute to what we were like during World War II. Buy your tickets soon. Some shows have already sold out.

Lives Interrupted - a must see
The Star Democrat Wednesday, October 27, 2010


"In these days when our national mood is one of divisiveness and discouragement, it's a wonderful corrective to revisit a time when, in the midst of the most awesome challenge any nation ever faced, Americans were joyously at one in their shared purpose. Our own Tred Avon Players are doing just that in their current production of "Lives Interrupted," a musical tribute to what we were like for those four perilous years of World War II."


More About "Lives Interrupted "
The original script of “Lives Interrupted” is written by a TAP collaboration of several writers including Betty Dorbin, Steve Clyburn, Robyn Mendelsohn and Alex Handy. Conceived and produced by Steve Clyburn and Robyn Mendelsohn, with musical direction by Marcia Gilliam, choreography by Debbie Beasley and David Zipse as musical conductor. Molly Wilson is stage manager and Olivia Garahan is assistant stage manager. Set design by Lawrie Jessup. Sound design by Joe Davis and costumes by Stephanie Handy and Barbara Mann. Technical Directors are Patrick Fee and Tom Anovick and artistic consultant is Arlene Bickel. Lisa Roth, Publicity.

Order tickets online with Paypal, and they will be waiting for you at the box office! You can also call the ticket hotline at 410-226-0061.

Friday, October 29 at 8pm

SOLD OUT



Saturday, October 30 at 8pm

Adult $15.00 Student with ID $5.00



Sunday, October 31 at 2pm

SOLD OUT



Thrifty Thursday, November 4 at 7pm

SOLD OUT



Friday, November 5 at 8pm

Adult $15.00 Student with ID $5.00



Saturday, November 6 at 8pm

Adult $15.00 Student with ID $5.00



Sunday, November 7 at 2pm

Adult $15.00 Student with ID $5.00


Credit Cards Welcome at TAP’s Box Office


“Lives Interrupted” theater information for Oxford, Maryland sourced from http://www.tredavonplayers.org/onstage.htm

Fall Events 2010 - Cambridge, Maryland

Cambridge, Maryland is just 20 minutes from Oxford. You will find many Fall events in Cambridge, MD.

UPCOMING FALL EVENTS for Cambridge, Maryland

MAY - MID-OCTOBER, 2010 - MAIN STREET FARMERS' MARKET
 The Cambridge Main Street Farmers' Market happens every Thursday afternoon, 3-6pm, and every Tuesday, 8am-noon, May through mid-October. at the parking lot near the corner of Muir and Academy Streets. Farmers and vendors will offer fresh produce, flowering and bedding plants, fresh cut flowers, breads, local meats, crafts, and more. Learn more about this week's happening, along with recipes and vendor highlights on the Farmers Market page.


OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 1, 2010 - 'SPIRIT WORLD' AT MAIN STREET GALLERY

Halloween-season exhibit at the Main Street Gallery features works on themes of spirits, spirituality, and more by top contemporary regional artists. Special free artist reception on October 9, 5-8 pm. 413 Muir St. Learn more about the gallery.



OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 - GHOST WALKS




Hear spooky stories during Ghost Walks every Saturday evening in October — October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Guides posing as spirits trapped in time will lead you along historic High Street and share stories of ghosts. Walks happen at 6pm and 7pm on Saturdays. $10 adults, $5 children. Reservations are required; call 410.228.7782. Brought to you by the Dorchester Center for the Arts, 321 High Street.


OCTOBER 10, 2010 - SAILWINDS PARK EAST KITE FESTIVAL


Bring family and friends to Sailwinds Park East for our annual Kite Festival, 11am-4pm. This free festival features kites of all shapes and sizes, including a 130-foot long octopus kite. It's free fun for all ages. Call 410.228.1000 for more information or go to www.TourDorchester.org.



OCTOBER 16, 2010 - CRABTOBERFEST




This one of a kind event features the #1 ranked German festival band, Die Schlauberger! Plus more German music, dancing, German and Eastern Shore food (including crabs!), authentic biergarten, activities for kids, and much more. Details to come. FREE Parking. At Governor's Hall at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street. Rain or shine. http://www.crabtoberfest.com


OCTOBER 22-24, 2010 - SCHOONER RENDEZVOUS


Schooners and other historic vessels from around the country gather in Cambridge for the fifth annual Schooner Rendezvous at Long Wharf Park (at the end of High Street on the Choptank River). Try a dockside tour aboard a schooner in this gathering of stately ships from all over the country. Take a day sail, and enjoy delicious local fare. Enjoy listening to maritime musical entertainment and purchase one-of-a-kind maritime-related items. Sit down for a tasty Eastern Shore dinner with the Captain and crew on Saturday evening. Historic vessels expected to take part include the Pride of Baltimore II, Lynx, Mystic Whaler, Lady Maryland, Martha White, Heron, Prom Queen, and the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. www.cambridgeschoonerrendezvous.com or 410-221-1871.



OCTOBER 22 and 23, 2010 - HITCHCOCK FILMS AT GALLERY 447




Perfect for this Halloween month, watch two classic Alfred Hitchcock films at the beautiful Gallery 447. On Friday, October 22, it's Psycho. On Saturday, October 23, it's The Birds. Both movies start at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available. $10 per ticket. Buy your ticket in advance in front of Gallery 447 on Second Saturday, October 9, 5-9pm. Gallery 447 is at 447 Race Street. Please note the gallery is not handicapped accessible.



NOVEMBER 5-DECEMBER 31, 2010 - 'ART-CESSORIES' AT MAIN STREET GALLERY


Holiday-season exhibit at the Main Street Gallery features a dramatic installation of wearable, functional artworks, from jewelry to scarves to hats to fashions to furnishings and more. New inventory added throughout show. Extended hours for holiday shopping. Special free artist receptions on November 13, 5-8 pm, and December 11, 5-8 pm. 413 Muir St. Learn more about the gallery.



NOVEMBER 13, 2010 - SECOND SATURDAY




Monthly event in downtown Cambridge features gallery openings and receptions, late shopping hours with special promotions and bargains, great dining at top restaurants, musical entertainment, and more. Festivities unfold at roughly 20 different locations along four adjacent blocks in downtown Cambridge. Abundant free parking on street and in municipal lots off of Gay Street and Academy Street. 5-9 pm.


DECEMBER 1-30, 2010 - CHRISTMAS GARDEN OF TRAINS


Gaze in wonder at this holiday-themed train display at the Cambridge Rescue and Fire Company in historic downtown Cambridge. Perfect for all ages! The Train Garden features little towns, industrial areas, rural areas, scenic areas and several emergency rescue displays. The display, now in its 76th year, has grown to 14 trains running on 750 feet of track, and is created each year by the volunteers with the Cambridge Rescue Fire Company. It takes six RFC members nine weeks and more than 400 man-hours to assemble the Train Garden. This display runs from December 1st to December 30th, 2010. Hours of Operation are: Monday through Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1–4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. FREE Admission. Refreshments are sold. We accept donations and non-perishable food items for our Christmas Drive. Call 410-228-1211 for more information or to make reservations for large groups.


DECEMBER 4, 2010 - CAMBRIDGE-DORCHESTER CHRISTMAS PARADE
Enjoy your share of candy at one of Maryland's largest and most unique Christmas parades. The parade route begins on High Street and continues on Poplar Street, then Race Street, ending at the intersection of Race and Washington Streets. Awards are given in various categories, including best classic auto, adult and youth floats, marching bands and marching unit. www.christmasparade.org or 410.228.3092.



DECEMBER 11, 2010 - OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS


Celebrate the season on Second Saturday in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir, and High Streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants will be featuring live music. Look for Santa's Workshop, carriage rides, caroling, and much more!



DECEMBER 18, 2010 - DADS and KIDS HOLIDAY OUTING
Dads are notorious last-minute shoppers, and Dec. 18 is the last Saturday before Christmas. That combination inspired Cambridge resident Brett Summers to launch the “Dads & Kids Holiday Outing” tradition in downtown Cambridge. Granddads welcome, too! First, treat the kids to lunch at a downtown restaurant. Then everyone hits the shops in search of perfect gifts, cards, wrapping, and treats for mom, grandma, and other loved ones. Getting your holiday haircuts at one of our downtown barber shops or salons is another possibility. Don't forget about the Rescue Fire Company Train Garden in the old firehouse on Gay Street.


Cambridge, Maryland Fall event information sourced from http://www.cambridgemainstreet.com/index.php?page=events

Easton, Maryland Events - October 2010

There is a lot to do in Easton, Maryland. Easton is close to Oxford, Saint Michaels, and Cambridge.

Easton, Maryland Area Events for October 2010



Oct: Walking Tour of Easton - Executive Director Eleanor Magee provides a walking tour of Easton by appointment. Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773. Charge $5. per person.



Oct-Nov: Historical Society of Talbot County Historic Homes Tour - The only homes regularly open to the public are the three on the property of the Historical Society of Talbot County. The homes of Joseph Neall, c 1795, and James Neall, c 1805, and the studio of Chandlee Forman, a replica colonial home, are open to the public every Friday, April through November, at 11:30 AM. Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773. Admission charge $5.



Oxford's Farmer's Market First Wednesday Of The Month - Outdoor location held the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.



Amish Country Farmers Market Every Thursday through Saturday - Indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dinning and more! Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 7 PM & Sat 9 AM - 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601. Phone 410-822-8989.



Bingo Every Friday Night - Doors open at 6:30 PM; games start at 7:30 PM. Food provided by the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Creamery Lane, 315 Aurora Street, Easton. 410-822-4848.



Easton Farmers' Market Every Saturday - Quality & variety of produce, and crafts. Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM. Live music from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Parking Lot on N. Harrison St., Easton. 410-820-8822.



St. Michaels FreshFarm Market - Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 Am. Muskrat Park, Willow and Green Sts. St. Michaels.



Oct: Sail Aboard the Selina II - Daily sailing schedule 10 AM; 12:30 PM; & 3 PM. Admission charge. Sunset Champagne Cruise 5:30-7:30 PM. Moonlight Sail 8- 10 PM. Wine Tasting Cruise. Private Sailing Lessons, private charters, & catering available. Departs St. Michaels Harbour, St. Michaels. Admission charges do not include the 10% St. Michaels amusement tax nor gratuities. 410-726-9400. E-mail: sailselina@aol.com



Oct: Skipjack H. M. Krentz - Sailing on the H. M. Krentz. Daily 2 hour sailing schedule 11:00 AM, 2 PM, evening to sunset. Departs from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Admission charge. 410-745-6080. E-mail: hmkrentz@bluecrab.org



Oct: Skipjack Rebecca Ruark - Sail aboard the Rebecca Ruark departing from Tilghman Island. Daily cruises available. 410-829-3976.



Oct 1: 10th Anniversary Celebration Reception - 5 - 8 PM. Featuring the best new works from our Gallery Artists, and guest artist Patricia Spitaleri. South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350 or e-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com



Oct 1: Jer Coons Band with Seth Glier - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 1: Opening Reception Follow Your Dream: The Work of Karen Maskell-Peck - 5 - 8:30 PM. Artist Talk 7 PM. Gallery 26, Dover Street, Easton.443-521-4084.



Oct 1- Nov 8: Realism Perfected - New Works by Matt Zoll - Featured show of exciting new works by Baltimore artist, Matt Zoll. Using Old Masters' techniques, Zoll achieves extraordinary realism in his paintings, characterized by remarkable color and vibrancy. Troika Gallery Fine Art Studio, 9 South Harrison Street, Easton. 410-770-9190.



Oct 2: Academy Art Museum - News Hours and open Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM - 4 PM. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787.



Oct 2: 28th Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival - 10 AM - 5 PM. Hundreds of amateur and professional boat builders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916. Admission charge.



Oct 2: First Annual St. Michaels Oktober Faith Fest - 10 AM - 4 PM. A variety of participants such as Christian-based organizations, churches, musical groups, biblical re-enactors, Christian vendors and more. Themed "Waling in the Light", event t-shirts and memorabilia along with various local foods will be available throughout the day. Talbot Street, and in and around Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. FREE. E-mail: marie@mris.com



Oct 2: Chestertown Historic House Tour - 1 to 5 PM. Visit a dozen or more heritage properties within walking distance in Chestertown. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Kent County. Tickets available in advance admission charge $25, or on day of tour. admission charge $30. 410-778-3499 or e-mail: admin@kentcountyhistory.org



Oct 2: Eric Scott - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 5: Little Feat - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $55. Tickets 410-822-7299



Oct 2: GrooveLily - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $20. Tickets 410-822-7299



Oct 2 & 3: Barbara Nuss - Designing the Landscape Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For all levels and mediums. Students learn to capture the beauty of nature with a effective and compelling composition that works. Discover how to move mountains and buildings, turn roads into streams, exchange blah skies for dramatic ones, and transpose the humdrum landscape into energetic eye-catching paintings. The introductory session will include a Power Point presentation, followed by demos and painting in the studio or on location. Limited to 16 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $200.



Oct 7: Amelia White with Mike Mesko - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 8: 1st Annual Clara Barton Awards: Honoring Women of Distinction - 6:30 PM. Talbot Country Club, Country Club Road, Easton, MD. Join Mrs. Christie Vilsack and Brigadier General Annette Deener for an evening celebrating the remarkable women of the Eastern Shore. Benefit for the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula. Includes cocktails, dinner, a silent auction and awards presentation. Tickets $125 per person. Advance reservation required. Purchase tickets online at www.redcrossdelmarva.org/cbmain.html



Oct 8: Preview Party for 13th Annual Arts Marketplace - Juried Indoor art and craft show featuring more than 60 artists working in a variety of media, including ceramics, wood, fabric, glass, baskets, leather, jewelry, metal, furniture, watercolors, serigraph and multi-media. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787. Admission charge $100.



Oct 8: The Vespers - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 8: Chester River Runoff - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $15. Tickets 410-822-7299



Oct 8 - 11: Peggi Kroll Roberts - Still Life & Figurative Artist Workshop - 9 AM - 4 PM. For intermediate and advanced students. In these workshops the figure will be the subject matter, however the focus will be on improving drawing skills and seeing values and colors correctly and understanding their relationships correctly. Limited to 15 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $550 plus model fees.



Oct 9: Naked Blue with Ellen Cherry - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 9: Das Rheingold (Wagner) Live in HD from The Met - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-822-7299



Oct 9 & 10: 13th Annual Arts Marketplace - Juried Indoor art and craft show featuring more than 60 artists working in a variety of media, including ceramics, wood, fabric, glass, baskets, leather, jewelry, metal, furniture, watercolors, serigraph and multi-media.10 AM - 5 PM. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. 410-822-2787. Admission charge.



Oct 10: 19th Harvest Hoedown Festival - Enjoy live bluegrass music, craftsmen, hayrides, live animal exhibits, children's activities and more. 11 AM - 4 PM. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. 410-822-4903. Admission charge $10.00 per car.



Oct 14: David Berkeley - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 15: James Maddock - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 15-31: The Rocky Horror Show - Richard O'Brien's famous pop culture musical stirs the audience to Frankensteinian extremes. Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut Street, Church Hill, MD 21623. Admission charge. 410-758-1331.



Oct 16: 1st Annual Bark In The Park - 9 AM - 2 PM. A Family Fun Festival including food, music, doggie talent show, hay rides, agility and obedience demo, face painting - pet style, free pet photographs, and the Grand Dog Walk. Idlewild Park, Easton. Sponsored by community business for support of The Talbot Humane Society. 443-786-6302.



Oct 16: Tilghman Island Day - Come enjoy the fun with the "locals" and watch watermen and boat docking contests. Fill yourself with wonderful seafood, listen to live music, and check out the antique shops, auction and craft tables. 10 AM - 6 PM. Kronsberg Park, Tilghman Island. Sponsored by and for the benefit of the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company. 410-886-2677. Admission charge/children under 12 free.



Oct 16: Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles (Late) - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 16: Matt the Electrician (Early) - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 16 & 17: Diane DuBois Mullaly - Miniatures in Oil Artist Workshop - 10 AM - 5 PM. For all levels. Workshop teaches each step of a miniature painting; from gessoing your board, to drawing and applying you paint, to varnishing and framing. Includes many fundamentals of painting - a great way to start if you have always wanted to try oil painting! Limited to 16 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $160.



Oct 16 - Nov 6: Fall into St. Michaels - Activities planned throughout the St. Michaels area.



Oct 18: Susan Cowsill Band - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 22: Julian Velard - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 22-25: Ken Auster - Plein Air Landscape Artist Workshop - For all levels. 9 AM - 4 PM. For all levels. Limited to 20 students. Contact Easton Studio & School at 410-770-8350. Sponsored by South Street Art Gallery, 5 South Street, Easton. 410-770-8350. E-mail: southstreetartg@aol.com Fee $600.



Oct 23: Oktoberfest Dinner - 4:30 - 8 PM. Authentic German Food and Music! Desserts Extra. Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road & Route 50, Cambridge. Admission charge $18/Adults; $8/Children 4 to 12 years of age; Free Children 3 years and under. 410-228-4890.



Oct 23: Tim Finch & The Eastman String Band - 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge $25. Tickets 410-822-7299.



Oct 23: Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky) Live in HD from The Met - Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. Admission charge. Tickets 410-822-7299



Oct 24: Creative Pumpkin Carving and Campfire - 2 -4 PM. Turn you pumpkin from plain ol' to masterpiece in just one afternoon. One pumpkin will be provided for each person. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. Admission charge $10.00/adult; $5/child. 410-822-4903.



Oct 24: Catie Curtis - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 25: Andy Davis - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 28: Thad Cockrell - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 29: Yarn - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 29: Apollo Run (Late) - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. www.nightcattickets.com



Oct 30: Chapin Sisters - NightCat, 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. An impressive variety of beers and glasses of wine ranging from $5-$10. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge. 410-690-4544. http://www.nightcattickets.com/


Easton, Maryland event information for October sourced from http://www.eastonmd.org/ebmasite/calendar.htm#oct10

Fall into St Michaels, Maryland 2010

When visiting the Oxford, Maryland area it is fun to take the car ferry and enjoy St. Michaels. Oxford is just 7 miles from Saint Michaels, Maryland when you take the ferry.

 

Fall into St Michaels, Maryland

Date: October 16, 2010 - November 6, 2010

Visit Fall Into St. Michaels, Maryland - a month long celebration of all the best fall brings to Saint Michaels.

October 16-17

Scarecrow Celebration

2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest on Talbot St.

October 23 & 24

Buildup to Halloween

5k Walk/Run

Pumpkin Carving Competition

Street Carvers

Pumpkin Pie Contest

Kids Pumpkin Patch Games

Ghost Tours

Jack Russell Races

October 30

Halloween Celebration and Parade

Parade Starts at 4pm

Trick or treat from 6-8pm

St Michaels Fire Dept Auction

November 6 - Oysterfest

Headquartered at the

Chesapeake Bay Maritime

Museum and Celebrated

through out the town!

For More Information: St Michaels BusinessAssociation at 1-800-808-7622 or St Michaels Community Center at 1-410-745-6073

Activities and Events sponsored by the St Michaels Business Association. Proceeds to benefit programs of the St Michaels Community Center.

Fall into St. Michaels event information sourced from http://www.stmichaelsmd.org/fall_into_st_michaels.shtml