Easton Economic Development Corporation

Jazz Alive 2022 Summer Concert Series - Saxophonist Larry Mckenna
2022-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S Harrison Street, Easton, 21601, United States
With Easton’s historic Waterfowl Building again remade with concert staging and lighting and a crystal- clear audio system, music lovers can enjoy some of the world’s finest jazz musicians in three shows as Jazz Alive renews it summer concert series! The first concert in this grand series will feature Larry McKenna, known globally for his gorgeous tenor saxophone sound, the beauty of his balladry, and his fluid, bebop-inspired improvisations.

Over the years, Larry has performed and recorded with such jazz stars as Woody Herman, Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Barry Harris, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, Harry Allen, Terell Stafford, Eric Alexander, Bill Charlap, Warren Vaché, Kenny Barron, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, and Frank Sinatra. Joining Larry will be Tom Lawton on piano, Kevin MacConnell on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums.

The Waterfowl Building is at 40 South Harrison Street in Easton, Maryland. Tickets are $48 and available at jazz-alive.org or at the door the day of the event. Students attend free with a Student ID. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds from ticket and concession sales support Jazz Alive’s mission of providing educational support in developing future artists and preserving this great art form through school and community programs.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Clones of Funk
2022-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Let’s face it…We need the funk now more than ever, and the Clones of Funk are just the ones to deliver it!
Founder Wesley Beann first conceived the funk tribute in 1989 as a reunion of fans and musicians dedicated to the music of Parliament and Funkadelic. After George “Dr. Funkenstein” Clinton himself gave his blessing a year later, this eight-piece funk band—comprised of vocalists and a slammin’ rhythm section—has gone on to play various venues, including college functions and clubs from New York City to Virginia.

You can find Clones of Funk performing on Harrison Street between Dover and Goldsborough Streets.

Wine Tasting 101: How to Taste Wine
2022-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
We all love the taste of wine – but do we really know HOW to taste wine? With our upcoming Wine Tasting series, this inaugural event will teach you how to truly taste wine from a professional advanced sommelier, Michael Scaffidi! An Advanced Sommelier who has had a long career as a Sommelier and Wine Director. He has worked with many prestigious teams including those of The French Laundry, The Greenbrier, Union Square Cafe, Jean-George.

Educate your palate and learn the art of wine tasting AND taste a collection of spectacular wines!

Easton Night Out
2022-07-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for a fun night out in Easton! Every first Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm the streets will be filled with music and excitement. Explore downtown Easton’s phenomenal collection of shops, restaurants, and art galleries on the best night of any week.

Bushels & Brews
2022-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Hummingbird Inn is once again hosting the Bushels & Brews in downtown Easton!
A feast for all your senses, this all you can eat event has scrumptious crabs sourced by LNT Seafood in Preston, MD, and steamed at the inn. Traditional Maryland crab feast sides of steamed red potatoes and corn-on-the-cob are sure to please.
You’ll need something to quench your thirst (hello Old Bay!), and Hummingbird Inn never disappoints. In addition to complimentary bottled water, there is also a cash bar serving soft drinks, beer, red & white sangria, and the summertime favorite, orange crushes.
The Hummingbird Inn summer crab feast series is always held under a tent on their lovely grounds, with local musicians filling the air with the sounds of summer.
This All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast is $70 for adults & $50 for children 12 and under (Includes 1 Free Drink).

July 9th will feature live Music by Jayme D!

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band Commodores
2022-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Jazz is truly America’s music and the Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of Big Band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the Big Band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world, held in high regard nationwide by concert patrons and critics alike.

You can find the Commodores playing on Harrison Street between Dover and Goldsborough Streets.

A Date With History Speaker Series
2022-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Talbot Historical Society, 25 S. Washington St., Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Mitchell Northam will be speaking on his new book “High School Basketball on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: A Shore Hoops History”. From Kent County down to Pocomoke City, the Eastern Shore of Maryland has a deep history of successful coaches, talented players and championship-winning teams. Explore nearly a century’s worth of games and seasons as the region has fought for respect on the hardwood. Dive deep into teams like the 1952 tourist town boys from Ocean City and the great squads of Moton High School, and players like Stephen Decatur’s Keve Aluma, an All-ACC selection at Virginia Tech. Using extensive research and dozens of original interviews, Shore native and sportswriter Mitchell Northam chronicles the Women’s Professional Basketball League days of Gail Tatterson Gladding, the rise and fall of Carlton Dotson, and the careers of basketball lifers like Butch Waller and Tia Jackson.

Mitchell Northam grew up on the Eastern Shore in Federalsburg and graduated from Colonel Richardson High School, Wor-Wic Community College, and Salisbury University. His career in journalism began at the Delmarva Daily Times in Salisbury, and he now works at WUNC — the NPR affiliate in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His work has also been featured at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NCAA.com, the Orlando Sentinel, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and Pittsburgh Sports Now. He is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and a voter in the AP Top 25 Poll for women’s college basketball. He lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Rachel.

Call 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org for your reservation

Plein Air Easton's Block Party, Gallery Walk, and Paint Out
2022-07-15 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for the kick off of the 18th Annual Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts Festival with a Block Party & Gallery Walk on July 15th.

Downtown Easton shops will be open 5pm to 8pm with live music performances all around downtown. Need a little incentive to shop? For every $25 you spend, you will be entered to win a variety of great prizes! Must be present to win, drawing will be at 8:15 in front of the Tidewater Inn.

Stick around after the drawing for the Nocturne Paint Out on Harrison Street starting at 8:30.

Historic Walking Tour
2022-07-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Talbot Historical Society, 25 S. Washington St., Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join Talbot Historical Society for an hour historic walking tours of beautiful downtown Easton! The first tour starts at 11am
The tour guide will take you to various buildings within the historic district of downtown and explain the importance of the buildings in Easton’s history. The second tour starts at 12pm (noon)
The tour guide, Mike Olmert, will take you to other historic buildings in downtown Easton and will explain the history of the architecture of those buildings.
All tours meet at 25 S. Washington Street and are free for all!
There are 10 spots available per tour. Please contact THS for reservations or if you have any questions: 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org

Plein Air Art Festival
2022-07-17 12:00 - 2022-07-24 12:00
Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. Celebrating its 18th year in 2022, the competition is held in Easton, Maryland each July. Plein air painters produce art from life (as opposed to in the studio). Artists from all over the United States and beyond apply to this competition beginning December 1st of the previous year. Fifty-eight artists will be juried into the competition by a unique juror each year. Once selected, competing artists will travel to Talbot County to paint throughout the week. Next July’s competition will take place July 17th through the 24th. Many of the world’s most accomplished artists have Easton at the top of their wish list of competitions and we will continue to set the bar for excellence in the coming year.

Some quick facts about Plein Air:
Art sales for Plein Air Easton 2021 event topped $495,000 with 400 paintings sold over the course of the week.
The usual sales pace for the Collectors’ Preview Party sees a painting sold every 45 seconds during a 90 minute period.
Plein Air Easton’s Quick Draw is open to any artist (any age) with $10 and ambition. Nearly 200 artists paint for 2 hours in downtown Easton and the event culminates in an outdoor exhibit and sale along South Harrison Street.
Plein Air Easton, privately-owned galleries, and arts organizations program demos, workshops, exhibits, and lectures throughout the week.

Lena Seikaly
2022-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Jazz vocalist Lena Seikaly has been named by the Washington Post as “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz”. An alum of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead and Jazz Aspen Snowmass programs, Seikaly was also one of eleven semi-finalists for the prestigious 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition in L.A.
Come experience for yourself why Lena Seikaly is considered one of the best jazz vocalists around. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres served in the theatre!

Jazz Alive 2022 Summer Concert Series – Vocalist Joanna Pascale
2022-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S Harrison Street, Easton, 21601, United States
With Easton’s historic Waterfowl Building again remade with concert staging and lighting and a crystal- clear audio system, music lovers can enjoy some of the world’s finest jazz musicians in three shows as Jazz Alive renews it summer concert series!

The second concert of the Jazz Alive Summer Concert Series takes place on July 30, 2022 with Philadelphia-based vocalist Joanna Pascale, who insists that she cannot perform a song unless she can connect personally with its lyrics. But once she’s found that connection, there’s no one who can better convey the emotion of those words more directly and intimately than Pascale. A singer of sophisticated taste, profound expressiveness, and raw emotion, Pascale is also a gifted educator who is a member of the vocal faculty at both Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania.

The Waterfowl Building is at 40 South Harrison Street in Easton, Maryland. Tickets are $48 and available at jazz-alive.org or at the door the day of the event. Students attend free with a Student ID. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds from ticket and concession sales support Jazz Alive’s mission of providing educational support in developing future artists and preserving this great art form through school and community programs.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Patrick Alban & Noche Latina
2022-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Patrick Alban and his band perform world music at its best!

Their spirited sound is a zesty combination of Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and a South Beach feel. Alban’s repertoire includes Brazilian sambas, Cuban music, tangos, boleros, salsa, blues, Gypsy Kings, and The Buena Vista Social Club, just to name a few.

You can find Patrick Alban & Noche Latina performing on Harrison Street between Dover and Goldsborough Streets.

National Night Out 2022
2022-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Moton Park, 501 Port St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join the Easton Police Department for music, food and more! The pool will be open so bring a towel. There will also be face painting and magic to entertain as well as a special speaker.

A Date With History Speaker Series
2022-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Talbot Historical Society, 25 S. Washington St., Easton, MD, 21601, United States
While it has been 70 years since the last Claiborne ferry connected Talbot County with the far side of the Chesapeake, the legacy of those days is still with us. Claiborne’s multiple ferry lines – there were five of them over the decades serving four different destinations – literally put the town on the map. This lecture will describe the history of the Claiborne ferries: how they were generated initially by a political tug-of-war between Baltimore and Philadelphia, how Eastern Shore politicians used their statewide leadership positions to solidify Claiborne’s role, and how the ferry lines were shaped and ultimately made obsolete by technical revolutions in ground transport. It will also illustrate how the evidence of Claiborne’s days as a major ferry and rail hub can still be found all around us — if you know where to look. Lecturer Marty Bollinger is a retired management consultant and amateur historian, now residing in Claiborne. He has always had an interest in naval and maritime history and has published three books and several articles on the subject. His publishers have included the Naval Institute Press and the World Ship Society.
The lecture is free for members and $5.00 for non members. Call 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org for your reservation.

Crack the Sky
2022-08-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Originally formed in Ohio back in the ‘70s (and later adopted in Maryland as “The Beatles of Baltimore”), this beloved progressive rock band is still going strong with their unique balance of artfully experimental and methodically structured rock-n-roll.

Likening Crack the Sky to Steely Dan and the Tubes, Rolling Stone has called the band’s musical output “impeccable”, dubbing founding member John Palumbo’s lead vocals “chameleonlike, resembling Ian Hunter’s and Bowie’s.”

Hummingbird Inn 5th Anniversary Celebration
2022-08-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Hummingbird Inn will be celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary on August 6th!

Join Hummingbird as they mark this momentous occasion with an open yard event from from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. There will be a special toast followed by a cake cutting at 5:30 p.m. and then the party continues on from there. There will also be a live performance from Black Dog Alley as well as refreshments and a cash bar.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Chandler Travis Philharmonic
2022-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic is a 9-piece ensemble from Boston and Cape Cod that includes a horn section, string bass, keyboard, mandocello, guitar, drums, accordion, and singing valet. It’s possible they might be the missing link between the Kinks and Sun Ra, so don’t miss out!

You can find Chandler Travis Philharmonic performing on Harrison Street between Dover and Goldsborough Streets.

Evelyn's Place Ribbon Cutting
2022-08-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Evelyn’s Place, 109 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join Talbot Interfaith Shelter as they officially cut the ribbon on their new shelter for single men and women, Evelyn’s Place! There will be light refreshments served and wonderful company. Hope to see you there!

Bushels & Brews
2022-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Hummingbird Inn is once again hosting the Bushels & Brews in downtown Easton!
A feast for all your senses, this all you can eat event has scrumptious crabs sourced by LNT Seafood in Preston, MD, and steamed at the inn. Traditional Maryland crab feast sides of steamed red potatoes and corn-on-the-cob are sure to please.
You’ll need something to quench your thirst (hello Old Bay!), and Hummingbird Inn never disappoints. In addition to complimentary bottled water, there is also a cash bar serving soft drinks, beer, red & white sangria, and the summertime favorite, orange crushes.
The Hummingbird Inn summer crab feast series is always held under a tent on their lovely grounds, with local musicians filling the air with the sounds of summer.
This All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast is $70 for adults & $50 for children 12 and under (Includes 1 Free Drink).

August 13th will feature live Music by Jayme D!

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Roomful of Blues
2022-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
According to DownBeat magazine, Roomful of Blues “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I ever heard.”

You can find Roomful of Blues performing on Harrison Street between Dover and Goldsborough Streets.

The Loston Harris Trio
2022-08-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Chesapeake Music presents the Loston Harris Trio on Saturday, August 13 at 8 p.m. in the Ebenezer Theater in downtown Easton, Maryland. Harris blends traditional jazz riffs, gospel and blues with his own unique stylings. A protégé of Ellis Marsalis, father of the famed Marsalis jazz family, Harris is reminiscent of another Marsalis protégé – Harry Connick, Jr. Harris was a percussionist during his early studies, switching to piano on the advice of Marsalis.

Kittredge/Wilson - Nancy Floyd
2022-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Nancy Floyd is a photographic artist and Professor Emerita at Georgia State University. Her project, Weathering Time, consists of nearly four decades of anti-perfectionist self-portraits.
“…the photographs show, in fractions of a second, my body standing in an environment (mainly, I’m by myself but sometimes I’m with family and friends) in a straightforward manner for the camera. As time passes, births, deaths, celebrations, and bad days come and go; all the while, the American experience evolves.”
Floyd will discuss this long-term project and its greater context, which encompasses the human experience, family ties, American life, and the persistence of time and change.
Lectures begin at 6 p.m. and are FREE.
Reservations are required.

Dustbowl Revival
2022-08-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be.

With over a decade of sonic adventuring and playing thousands of shows together in ten countries and counting, the group has collected a devoted fanbase coast-to-coast. Dustbowl Revival has never stopped making their joyful, booty-shaking soul songs and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads that lift up their transcendent live shows.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band Country Current
2022-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Country Current is nationally renowned for its “eye-popping” blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass.
With a fun-filled and family-friendly stage show, Country Current has been delighting its fans for nearly 50 years with their musical virtuosity and humor.
In addition to performing at the Grand Ole Opry and for several US Presidents, the band has shared the stage with music luminaries Rhonda Vincent, Dailey and Vincent, Mountain Heart, Little Roy Lewis, The Seldom Scene, and many others.

Taimane
2022-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Virtuoso musician and songwriter Taimane takes the Avalon stage as part of her first tour outside of Hawai‘i since 2020.

After hundreds of her shows around the world, concertgoers walk away thrilled not just because they saw Taimane’s incredible musical prowess, but because they experienced a unique, emotional, and powerful show.

She is best known for her fierce and inventive style of playing the ukulele, helping the hapa Samoan artist garner over 50 million video views and 400,000 social media followers to date. Taimane is hungry to pick up right where she left off in 2020, dazzling audiences with her unique talent, style, and repertoire—from Bach to rock, flamenco infernos to tribal hymns.

Shovels & Rope
2022-08-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
South Carolina husband-and-wife duo Shovels & Rope channel country, folk, bluegrass, Americana, and blues through a nervy indie-rock prism.
Shovels & Rope consists of married singer/songwriters Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. Prior to teaming up together, Trent played with the indie-rock band the Films while Hearst spent several years pursuing a solo career developing her raw yet melodious and expressive voice.
Inspired by the likes of Woody Guthrie, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, the Cramps, and the soulful harmonies of Johnny Cash and June Carter, the pair provided tour support for like-minded artists such as Justin Townes Earle, Hayes Carll, and the Felice Brothers before heading into their own impressive career.

Easton Ghost Walk
2022-08-25 20:00 - 22:00
Take a nighttime ghostly walk through the Eastern capital of Maryland!
Listen to our storyteller talk about the the phantoms of Foxley Hall, the spirit of a murdered actress at the Avalon Theater … and Mr. Grymes, the builder of the Tidewater Inn who is still seen walking the halls.
Walk down the narrow passage formerly know as Magazine Alley and pause to hear the sorrowful tales of the “Home of the Friendless” – Easton’s old orphanage. Find out about the spirits who still haunt the old jail and how many spirits haunt the town elevators.
Filled with history and mystery, the Easton ghost walk is a hauntingly entertaining evening that is fun for the entire family! Advanced registration is required.
