Events

Positive Strides will host the Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Horse Show on Saturday, November 19, 2022, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Timber Grove Farm, 6292 Statum Road in Preston, Maryland.   Riders will compete in an equitation class and trail class. A recognition ceremony will be held late morning to early afternoon. The public is invited to attend and support our riders at no charge. Donations are appreciated. Food will be available for purchase on site. The series is held in loving memory of Jaime Lee Hutchison who tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2017. She was a long-time therapeutic rider at Timber Grove Farm, home of Positive Strides.

Talbot County Free Library, in partnership with Carpe Diem Arts presents the Tell Me More! Stories from Hill and Dale: A storytelling series for children and families. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome and no registration required. The Washington Post praises Noa Baum as someone who "spreads cultural truths that eclipse geopolitical boundaries..." An award-winning internationally acclaimed storyteller and published author. Noa will share her delightful adaptation of a Burmese folktale titled “How the Birds Became Friends” about the power of kindness to change the world. Signed copies of Noa’s book, illustrated by renowned ecologist and artist Zev Labinger, will be available for purchase after the performance.

From Baltimore to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk. He sings with an “ ‘everyman’ quality…reminiscent of Johnny Cash.” (Vintage Guitar Magazine). Hill’s songs—marrying the soul of classic country with the wry storytelling of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt—have been recorded by the Grammy-nominated Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, Alt-Country pioneers Jason & the Scorchers, Rockabilly Queen Bee Marti Brom, and Austin’s Texas Sapphires, among others. Hill’s recordings have topped the FAR (Freeform American Roots) chart, and his current top-notch band, the Long Gone Daddys, include: Tim Pruitt - lead guitar, Lynn Kasdorf - pedal steel, Johnny Castle - bass, Steve Raskin - drums.

Internationally acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents of her generation. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she has been highly praised for her warm lyric coloratura voice and captivating stage presence.   For the last three years, Ms. Martínez has toured with tenor Andrea Bocelli, debuting at Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl and throughout North America, South America, and Europe. She also has a long history of collaborations with violinist Joshua Bell, including two PBS specials and an upcoming “Voice and the Violin” concert tour. In 2016, she won the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Audition in Puerto Rico, as well as the Angel Ramos Foundation Award and the Audience Prize. Soon after, she was invited by the Metropolitan Opera Guild 2018 Annual Gala as a guest artist to honor Anna Netrebko.