"INTO THE WOODS"

WATERCOLORS
BY
SIHNJA WHITELEY

Heron Point | 501 E. Campus Avenue | Chestertown, MD  21620

September 2 - October 31, 2012

RECEPTION
Sunday, September 9, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Events are going on throughout the State to celebrate the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial.  Historic information, places to visit, maps, activities and event schedules can be found with the following links: Kent County 1812 Info,  Eastern Shore 1812, Maryland 1812 Bicentennial

The Annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival will be underway this Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Events include the reenactment of the 'Tossing of the Tea Overboard' down on the Chester River.  Folks will be wandering around in Colonial costumes as well as the colonial militia reenactors.  Handmade crafts are for sale with demonstrations on how colonial items were made.  A Walking Tour of the Historic District is also offered.  On Sunday, have fun watching the zany Annual Raft Race.  More Info

The WineFest at St. Michaels will be held April 28 and 29th, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  The Eastern Shore event benefits local charities and offers wine tastings at many interesting venues all thoughout the town of St Michaels.  Saturday tickets are only available online.  Here is a link for more pricing and ticket information WINEFEST

The first annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is April 27-29, 2012 at the Annapolis City Dock.  There are 100 exhibitors and 60 sailboats displayed.  Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for youth 7-12.

We were suprised to see something 'rather odd' floating up Phillips Creek the other day. It just didn't look like the usual array of  fish, duck, goose, snake, Osprey, or other critters we have around.  We finally identified it as a River Otter.  It seems there are increasingly more in the area.  They seem to be quite at home here. To checkout these guys, here is a website for some Fun Otter Facts

The Chestertown Farmer's Market is now open! The Chestertown Farmers Market was voted #1 in Maryland in 2010. Visit this link to vote for your favorite Farmers Market for 2011 Market Vote.

Chestertown Farmer's Market is located in Fountain Park and is open Saturdays from 8:00 until 12:00. Some vendors are also there on Wednesdays 12:00 - 5:00. If you would iike more info on the Farmer's Market and some recipes for all those fresh veges, here is a link to a nice article on the Chestertown Spy Market Link   Enjoy!

The 26th Annual Chestertown Holiday House Tour will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Decorated for the holidays, notable private residences and public buildings will be open on this self-paced tour.  Docents will greet you at each location and provide a tour of the interiors. 

Proceeds of this event benefit the students of Kent County Middle School. Tour Details

Carla Massoni Gallery is hosting an exhibition for local artists. This is a great opportunity to view some of Chestertown's local talent.  Hours and more information at Carla Massoni Gallery

Celebration - Gallery Artists Holiday Exhibition
November 18 - December 18, 2011

Participating artists
Elizabeth DaCosta Ahern
Sihnja
Marc Castelli
Rob Glebe
Karen Hubacher
Michael Kahn
Ebby Malmgren
Anne Leighton Massoni
Claire McArdle
Robert Ortiz
Celia Pearson
Marcy Dunn Ramsey
Shelley Robzen
Larry Schroth
Susan Tessem
Vicco Von Voss
Katherine Cox
Heidi Fowler
Elizabeth Mac Donald
Grace Mitchell
Zemma Mastin White

Tall Ships, skipjacks, schooners, buyboats and wooden boats will be visiting October 27-30, 2011 for the Annual Chestertown Downrigging Weekend, Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival.  Downrigging Weekend has become one of Kent County’s largest events, with more than 10,000 visitors. Sail on a “Tall Ship" or go onboard for a tour. The kick-off begins on Friday with the Tall Ships Illuminated from 6:00-9:00 PM and fireworks at 7:00.  Saturday events include the Wooden Boat Show, Canon Demonstration by ‘The British Marines”, concerts, lectures and exhibits.  The Remote Control Model Sailboat Exhibition is on Sunday.  TRICK or TREAT on the “Tall Ships” will be on Sunday 2:30-4:30 PM.  Downrigging Info Link