Events

For over 20 years, Mark Erelli has honed his musical craft serving as a sideman for Grammy-winning artists like Paula Cole, Marc Cohn, and Josh Ritter, as well as doing his own material like “By Degrees,” on which he was joined by a host of voices including Roseanne Cash and Sheryl Crow.   Performing as part of a duo in this show, Erelli showcases his signature sound with the wisdom that comes with other 20 years of songwriting.

The Black Opry Revue is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. This trailblazing Avalon show invites you to discover and enjoy an all-female line-up of Black artists who represent an intriguing versatility and diversity in sound:   Julie Williams: Fearlessly forging ahead down country roads, singer-songwriter Julie Williams is turning heads in Nashville’s country music scene with the soft but powerful songs that capture the soul of growing up as a mixed-race child in the South. Music has always been a part of Julie’s life—honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. Spicing it all up is influences ranging from The Chicks to Michael Jackson. Denetia: Born and raised outside Houston, Denitia’s Southern heritage forms a canvas for her evolving musical portrait. She grew up listening to the legends of country music and folk, while leading choirs and spiritual awakenings at her local church. By five, she was playing piano. Soon thereafter, she brought out a saxophone and trumpet. When alt-rock became a thing, Denetia picked up a guitar and joined the revolution. There’s no challenge too obscure for her to take on! Roberta Lea: With a voice like cinnamon and a pen like butter, Roberta Lea is a rising artist, ready to give the world a taste of what she's made of. Fellow artists have called her Hampton Roads’ best kept secret. It's as though she's a family recipe, kept hidden until now. Pursuing music at 35 may seem like it's a late start for some, but for Roberta Lea, she’s been slowly marinating and soaking in LIFE. Now that she's ready to do music, she has a buffet of songs that is sure to please. Sug Daniels: Singer-songwriter Sug Daniels is a “high-energy and unbelievably engaging frontperson” (WXPN) who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, R&B, and low-fi alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change. https://blackopry.com/

Easton Airport will host the 13th annual Easton Airport Day on Saturday, October 8. The annual event is a fun-filled gathering that offers a unique opportunity to visit the community airfield and see what flying is all about.   Rare and unique aircraft, military jets, airport equipment, and classic cars will be on display during the event. Photo-ops will be available with chances for families to sit inside select aircraft and meet the pilots that fly them. Community partners will plan demos, hands-on activities, and so much more!

Join the Academy Art Museum for a special Fickle Mirror: Dialogues in Self-Portraiture closing reception concert featuring Kentavius Jones (voice, guitar), Jordon Stanley (drums, spoken word) and Ian Trusheim (bass) on Saturday, October 8, at 6 pm. The dynamic, groovy trio will perform an interactive, improvisational response to artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s monumental work, I Refuse to Be Invisible, on view as part of the Museum’s Fickle Mirror exhibition and on loan from Art Bridges. Audience members will be invited to join on percussion and contribute written responses inspired by the work. Don’t miss the chance to see our community’s most exciting ensemble perform live! Admission is free and the event is open to visitors of all ages, but the Academy kindly asks that you RSVP.

For those who wanna rock all night, the Avalon dance floor will be open for this show! Rock Bottom, the East Coast’s premier KISS tribute show, recreates the ultimate ‘70s KISS-era experience. Since 2010, they’ve shared the stage with music legends such as Warrant, Quiet Riot, Tone Loc, Queensryche, and others... Now, they’re calling it quits, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience this KISS tribute live on stage. Show up early at 7 p.m. and take a fan photo with the band!

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. The two met at a square dance, began collaborating musically, and eventually fell in love.   Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres; Washburn is a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. Whether at home, on stage or on record, Bela and Abigail’s deep bond, combined with the way their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact, makes theirs a picking partnership unlike any other on the planet. https://www.belafleck.com/

Not many bands can claim genuine legend status. The Wailers comfortably claim their place in essential music history. Their music was, and is, culture-defining: rebel hearts with brave souls embodying the spirit of ‘70s era-defining reggae. The band plays a special set featuring incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s formidable back catalogue along with a string of their greatest, classic hits. The Wailers are giving you a chance to be part of the legacy. Aston Barrett Jr, himself reggae royalty as son of the irrepressible “Familyman”, carries the flame for The Wailers in a show that is simply not to be missed. The essence of ‘70s rebellion, the true spirit of reggae performed by the people who helped forge the era-defining sound and by those raised under their tutelage. Living Legends, Reggae Royalty carrying the flame – now you can be a part of the legacy.

The Easton Fall Craft Fair will feature about 35 regional artisans showing and selling their handmade creations from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The location is on the grounds of Trinity Cathedral at 315 Goldsborough St. in Easton. Admission is free to the public. This debut event is designed to support handmade crafts by regional artists working in a wide array of material, including wood, silver, gold. basketry, fiber arts, resin, painting and more. Come and mingle with crafters who will set up canopies along the brick walkway ringing the cathedral and also inside the parish hall behind the church. Admission is free to the public.

Spend the afternoon with your family and friends while enjoying live music by Down the Road. Play games like horseshoes and corn hole. Ride Bucky, the mechanical horse that won’t buck you off!  There will be face painting and rock painting for kids and adults. Festival foods and drinks will be offered for purchase. Try your chance to win a Smith Island cake. Several local artisans and craft vendors will be represented and selling their wares.    Come join the fun!  Entry and parking are free.

Kick-up your heels and join us for the triumphant return of the Drag Race! Men from across the mid-shore will "pump it up for Hospice" while racing down Harrison Street in downtown Easton in their favorite pair of high heels. The 2022 event is co-chaired by veteran "draggers," Joe Petro and Mark Potter, and is sure to be a must-see event of the fall! Members of the community are invited to watch the race, and more importantly, contribute in the name of their favorite contestant - it is a Hospice fundraiser after all!

Put on your disco shoes and join us for an incredible evening with the music of ABBA! We can’t wait to see you on Friday, October 21st at the Avalon Theater. The proceeds from this groovy evening benefit our mission of providing free, no-questions-asked swimming lessons for area children and adults.