Easton Economic Development Corporation

Wayne Wheeler
2021-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer! Wayne Wheeler and Alan Willoughby grew up on the same street in Easton and started playing guitars around 1970. They mostly specialize in Country, Rock, Blues, Originals. Their only rule is “As long as it’s fun we’ll play it!”
You can catch Wayne and Al in front of the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, July 30th, from 6PM to 9PM! Don’t miss this one!

An Evening with the Hot Club of Baltimore
2021-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S Harrison Street, Easton, 21601, United States
Jazz Alive brings world-class jazz to the historic Waterfowl Building in Easton, Maryland for a 3-part concert series beginning with the Hot Club of Baltimore on July 24, 2021 at 7pm! The Hot Club of Baltimore performs arrangements of the Django Reinhardt repertoire, French waltzes, and Trad Jazz. The ensemble boasts a variety of configurations including an instrumental trio of two guitars and upright bass, a classic quintet with violin, a late 40’s configuration adding piano, drums, and horns, and a Django Big Band inspired by Reinhardt’s legendary performance with Duke Ellington at Carnegie Hall. Easton’s Historic Waterfowl Building will be setup in a club-like setting with a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres available for purchase. Purchase of a concert ticket supports Jazz Alive’s mission of providing educational support in developing future artists and preserving this great art form through school and community programs.

Outdoor Street Concert Series - US Navy Band Commodores
2021-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Avalon Foundation is excited to announce that we will be presenting Outdoor Street Concerts this summer!! A big thank you to The Tidewater Inn for their continued support of these concerts for our community.
We will update the acts as we confirm them, but for now, please mark these dates on your calendar and make your reservations at Hunter’s Tavern now.
All concerts will start at 7 pm and the rain venue will be TBD. Call 410-822-7299 for more information.
June 19- US Navy Band Sea Chanters (in the event of weather, this event is cancelled)
July 3- Alive at Five
July 24- US Navy Band Commodores
July 31- TBD
August 7- TBD
August 14- TBD
August 21- TBD
For further information, please contact Suzy Moore at suzy@avalonfoundation.org or call 410-822-7299

Michael Waskey
2021-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Michael Waskey is a first-rate performing songwriter and storyteller who delivers familiar yet never derivative music filled with vivid colors, broad textures and purposeful imagery. Michael’s blatant honesty, addictive melodies, smartly crafted chord progressions and well thought out instrumentation continually captivates audiences and turns casual listeners into devoted fans every day. Michael will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn Saturday, July 24th from 11AM to 2PM. Get ready for an awesome show!

Talbot County Improv Hosted by Reflex Improv Night
2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Talbot County Improv Hosted by Reflex Improv Night
Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8 p.m.
The Avalon Foundation’s Stoltz Pavilion
218 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD
Tickets:
$40 Tall Table for Two
$40 Patio Set for Two
$80 Patio Set for Four
Please note that all ticket purchases are per table. No individual seats sold.
Live! From the Stoltz Pavilion! It’s Talbot County Improv!
Some of your local friends and neighbors have been learning the hilarious basics of comedy improvisation from the folks at Reflex Improv…don’t miss this opportunity to watch them make a scene (or a few of them, actually) during this post-quarantine evening of fun and laughs.
https://www.refleximprov.com/

Captain Blue's Grass Band
2021-07-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Thompson Park, 2 S Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer! If acoustic folk/rock/americana is your thing, have we got a treat for you! Captain Blue’s Grass Band from Delaware always puts on a fun show. Guitarists Josh Rose and C.J. Cutsail have enough talent each to carry the band on their own, and putting them together with equally talented bassist Joey Todd to pull it all together makes for great music. And that’s before we even get to their vocal harmonies.
Captain Blue’s Grass Band can be found playing all over Delmarva, and they’ll be treating downtown Easton to their music in Thompson Park Saturday, July 17, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Don’t miss this one!

Sam Pugh
2021-07-16 18:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Sam Pugh returns for the Sounds of Summer! A fixture in both Easton’s music scene and in the community itself, Sam Pugh is a name that often comes up in any conversation about local music, and that’s in no small part due to his immense talent. Sam is a talented guitar player, a natural born singer, and a gifted songwriter. His band, Heartside, has been playing and recording for years and, between their shows and Sam’s solo gigs, they’ve made quite a name for themselves locally as a great live act who are always in high demand. Sam will be outside the Easton Courthouse on Friday, July 16th, from 6PM to 9PM.

Plein Air Easton
2021-07-11 10:00 - 2021-07-18 17:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Save the date – the 17th Annual Plein Air Competition and Arts Festival will take place July 11-18, 2021.
Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. Celebrating its 17th year in 2021, 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. There will be 58 competing artists painting throughout Talbot County, Maryland the week of July 11th through the 18th. 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.
The pandemic brought special challenges to the planning process. While many events were canceled or accessible only online, Plein Air Easton rose to the challenge and modified our normally highly attended event to ensure the safety of our artists and guests. Normally PAE events are scheduled throughout the week, in 2020 our events were scaled down to include one major event and a gallery exhibition hall open to everyone. Our roster of artists was also scaled down to include mostly those who were geographically close to Easton. For all 58 juried artists in 2020, their competition spot was promised to them in 2021 regardless if they were choosing to participate in 2020’s events.
Quick Facts for 2019:

Art sales for last year’s event topped $411,000 with 365 paintings sold in 2.5 days.
Approximately 6,000-8,000 people participate in the festival throughout the week
In 2019 the Collectors’ Preview Party alone sold a painting every 45 seconds during a 90 minute period.
Plein Air Easton’s Quick Draw is open to any artist 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.
Galleries and arts organizations program demos, workshops, exhibits and lectures as part of the event. Next year an exceptional line up of reknowned artists, PAE alumni and esteemed professionals in the art world will be sharing their talents and knowledge during the week of July 12-19.
The weekend of July 18th and 19th will feature an Artisan’s Market that will showcase Delmarva artisans displaying many different types of arts from jewelry to pottery to metalworks and much more.

Plein Air Easton is at the center of the modern plein air movement. Easton is making history and the work produced here has importance beyond the daily joy of seeing original artwork in your home. We invite you to experience the vibrancy and artistic excellence of Plein Air Easton and to be a part of the history being made here. Please contact the Plein Air Easton Information Hotline at 410-822-7297 or info@pleinaireaston.com for more information about how you can participate and/or show your support.

"Bushels & Brews" All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast
2021-07-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Hummingbird Inn, 14 N Aurora Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Hummingbird Inn is once again proud to partner with Talbot Interfaith Shelter and LNT Seafood to bring to Easton, MD a true, Eastern Shore traditional All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast.
– Live Music by Jayme D
– Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs
– Sweet Corn on the Cob
– Red Potatoes
– Cash Bar:
– Red & White Sangria
– Orange Crush
– Beer
– Soft Drinks
– FREE Bottled Water
Come out and enjoy a really great time in the beautiful back property at the award-winning Hummingbird Inn Bed & Breakfast in the historic downtown district of Easton, MD.
Great Fun! Great Food! Great Cause!
50% of proceeds to benefit Talbot Interfaith Shelter
Price: $60/adult $40/child
(includes 1 FREE drink ticket)
Reservations Recommended:
410-822-0605

BettySoo
2021-07-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
BettySoo
Friday, July 9, 2021 at 8 p.m.
The Avalon Foundation’s Stoltz Pavilion
218 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD
Tickets:
$50 Tall Table for Two
$50 Patio Set for Two
$100 Patio Set for Four
Please note that all ticket purchases are per table. No individual seats sold.
“BettySoo may well have the most gorgeous voice in Texas …if not in all contemporary folk – its purity and strength can be downright devastating.” – Acoustic Guitar
Texas-based BettySoo’s vocal prowess is a thing of wonder. A world-class instrument of deft phrasing and purity, a voice that knows when to hold back and when to dive in. A voice that knows the roots of American music inside and out; coming from a most unexpected place – a diminutive Korean-American with a deceptively girl-next-door demeanor.
Raised outside Houston by first-generation Korean immigrant parents, BettySoo grew up listening to the Great American songbook and country radio. Now at her own live shows or singing harmonies in sessions with Austin’s finest, she sings with consummate loveliness and self-assurance.
https://bettysoo.com/

Outdoor Street Concert Series - Alive at Five
2021-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States

Ampersand
2021-07-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Another part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer Series! This family-friendly, upbeat musical group soars with tight vocal harmonies, and the driving, chunky sound of traditional instruments. They’ll be playing outside of the Tidewater Inn July 3 from 11AM to 2PM. Get ready for an awesome show!

Carriage Tours of Easton
2021-06-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-23 11:00 - 2021-06-26 16:00, 2021-06-16 11:00 - 2021-06-20 16:00, 2021-06-10 11:00 - 2021-06-13 16:00 | Brewers Lane, 105 Brewers Lane, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Narrated Historic Horse Drawn Carriage Tours by Easton Carriage Tours, OPENING JUNE 2021!
Soft Opening JUNE 10, 2021
Below are the dates carriage tours will be available from the public parking behind the Provident State Bank at 105 Brewers Lane, Easton.
Look for our horse trailer in the parking lot! The sign up sheet with the next available ride time will be there! Online sign up coming soon.
$150 for 1 hour private tour. 4 Adults or 2-3 adults + 3-4 children.
Tours available Wednesdays-Sundays!
More info at www.EastonCarriageTours.com

The Jersey Tenors
2021-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Jersey Tenors
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Doors 7:30; Show 8 p.m.
Avalon Theatre
40 East Dover Street
Easton, MD
Tickets: $50
Must purchase full table if choosing cabaret seating.
From Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro…Forgettaboutit!!!
The Jersey Tenors is the newest opera/rock mash-up sensation that creates an explosive blend of the most iconic opera classics alongside songs by such rock ‘n roll greats as Queen, Journey, Elton John, and Billy Joel, to name but a few.
But these charming wise guy vocalists from New Jersey are also “Jersey Proud”…they haven’t forgotten where they come from and highlight in their shows some of Jersey’s finest, like Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and even Whitney Houston (Jersey Girl)!
The Jersey Tenors raise the roof with their powerful voices…and they will have you singing along before yous guys know it.
https://thejerseytenors.com/

Easton Carnival and 4th of July Celebration
2021-06-26 18:00 - 2021-07-04 22:00 | Carnival Grounds, corner of MD Route 33 (St. Michael’s Road) and MD Route 322 (Easton Parkway), Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Easton’s annual Carnival and Fourth of July Celebration is back and offers the opportunity for the community to enjoy rides, food, music and fireworks!
The carnival will run 10 days this year from June 26 – July 3 and will be open from 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. On July 4 the Carnival will open at 4:00 p.m. and run all the way through the big fireworks display which will start at dusk as usual. This year the musical entertainment starts at 7:00 p.m. and features local faves, Saved by Zero.
The location for the fireworks and carnival is behind Target, on the corner of MD Route 33 (St. Michael’s Road) and MD Route 322 (Easton Parkway). The rain date for the Fireworks show will be July 5. For more information on all things July 4th, you can email Scott Milligan at scott@avalonfoundation.org or call 410-822-0345.

Culture Crossing
2021-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Rails to Trails, East Ave and Goldsborough St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Location: Rails to Trails East Ave and Goldsborough St, Easton

CULTURE CROSSING IS BACK!

After taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Culture Crossing is ready for a triumphant return.
Easton Arts District Culture Crossing is an artisan’s showcase celebrating the diversity of Easton’s neighborhoods. As an open air style market along the rails to trails in Easton, the Culture Crossing will feature art made or performed by locals.
Face coverings and social distancing will be required during the outdoor event. Hand sanitizer will be available at each vendor location. Please be safe while you reconnect with our diverse arts community.

Dirty Cello
2021-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Ticket link: https://tickets.avalontheatre.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1733…
“Anyone who’s been in an audience when the San Francisco Bay-area Dirty Cello takes the stage knows that something unique happens whenever cellist Rebecca Roudman and ensemble come face to face with living, breathing (and whooping and shouting) fans.” Strings Magazine
From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high-energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass.
Led by vivacious cross-over cellist Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down-home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!
https://www.dirtycello.com/
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James Byrne in front of the Tidewater Inn
2021-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Easton’s Sounds of Summer series continues with James Byrne!
James Byrne is a guitarist born and raised in New York. He studied closely alongside Grammy Award winning guitarist David Cullen and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance for the jazz guitar. James relocated to Ellicott City, Maryland in 2019 where he began to explore the Baltimore/DC music scene. Since then, he has performed at many notable venues and events such as An Die Musik, Germano’s, Columbia Station and many more. He will be joined by Jeron White on Bass and Jack Naden on Drums.
James will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn on Friday, June 11th, from 6PM to 9PM.

Peter Bradley Adams
2021-06-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Peter Bradley Adams
Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 8 p.m.
The Avalon Foundation’s Stoltz Pavilion
218 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD
Tickets:
$50 Tall Table for Two
$50 Patio Set for Two
$100 Patio Set for Four
Please note that tickets are per table. No individual seats sold.
“…Adams fuses intimate, emotionally powerful lyrics with graceful, low-key roots-based indie folk…” All Music Guide
Adams is an Americana singer-songwriter who tells tales of love and loss, homes and hearts. The territory he mines is a deliberate mix of fact and fantasy, but regardless of the details, there’s always a philosophical bent that is often more under than on the surface, firmly grounding Adams’ songs even as they stretch outward.
His brand of Americana nestles his often delicate, always heartfelt voice in the warm embrace of gentle guitar, tasteful dobro, subtle banjo, supportive bass, and unhurried percussion. The result is a sonic scape that, in turn, wraps itself around the listener like a soft blanket on a cold day.
http://www.peterbradleyadams.com/

JUNETEENTH
2021-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities. Juneteenth serves as a reference point from which to measure and appreciate the progress and contributions made by African Americans to our society. The Juneteenth Celebration, now in its tenth year, grows larger every year. During the celebration, there are several opportunities to experience art and art performance though exhibitions, artisans, family art activities, music, and more.

Jamie McLean Band
2021-06-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
“McLean and company ooze drops of southern roots rock, blues, R&B, funk and soul out of every note… the rock & roll swagger of the Rolling Stones combined with the songwriting prowess of Ryan Adams.” Jambase
Jamie McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, and more on stages from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock.
His blue-eyed Southern-soul vocals ooze real emotion. And his top-line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest, and heartfelt songs that will keep you singing along, dancing along and feeling like the song was written about you.
https://www.jamiemcleanband.com/

Outdoor Street Concert Series - US Navy Band Sea Chanters
2021-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States

Alison Thoms
2021-06-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Alison Thoms: A Baltimore -Washington-Annapolis area musician, Alison Thoms is a self-described “singer, songwriter, and strummer”. She is recognized by her
dynamic, wide-ranging vocals and relaxed, gently percussive strumming style.
She brings a soulful and sometimes edgy style to her performance of original
works and her interpretations of rock, pop, country, and blues songs written
during the last seven decades. Her rock-a-chill manner is said to capture the
likeness of Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
A longtime performer, Alison recently made her way to the recording studio
where, to date, she has released 2 originals, with a third due in August of
2021. Her first single entitled “Just Getting Started” has been well received by
audiences and is the A side of her first vinyl…the beloved seven-inch record,
affectionately referred to by her generation as a 45. An album is scheduled for
release in Spring of 2022.
Alison regularly performs across the Mid-Atlantic region from the Eastern
seaboard to the WV panhandle. She plays a variety of venues that includes
festivals, private functions, & vineyards in addition to restaurant and bar
sponsored live performances. She also travels with a regional Southern Rock
inspired band providing both lead and backup vocals.
Alison is playing in front of the Tidewater on Saturday, June 19, from 11 AM to 2 PM

Martin Sexton
2021-06-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Stoltz Pavilion, 218 N Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
“His outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul marinated voice that can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.” Rolling Stone
This acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter has an amazing vocal range and makes effective use of it on his recordings and in his live shows. Unlike so many other contemporary singer/songwriters, Sexton’s vocal style can be described as truly soulful, combining the best qualities of singers like Van Morrison, Al Green, Aaron Neville, and Otis Redding.
Back in high school, Sexton was in a profusion of garage bands, playing the music of the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. A decade later, his original work would win him the National Academy of Songwriters’ Artist of the Year Award and he was sharing stages with Art Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, and John Hiatt on tours.
Since then, Sexton’s appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for more.
http://www.martinsexton.com/

Easton High School Jazz band
2021-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Thompson Park, 2 S Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Easton High School Jazz band is comprised of some of the most dedicated instrumentalists in the high school band program. They rehearse weekly after school and have continued to play together despite pandemic related restrictions. They have put together a lineup of big band classics, funk and rock and roll. Please join us in Thompson Park on Saturday to hear what they’ve been working on!

Dan Van Skiver
2021-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Presented by EEDC

The sounds of summer continue with a local talent: Dan Van Skiver! Dan has lived in Easton for over twenty years and has been playing in bands on and off since he was a teenager. His father’s extensive and eclectic record collection drew him to music at a young age
A musician of many disciplines, Dan has played in a variety of bands over the years. You might remember him from his days playing guitar in Down Hollow, as the bassist of The International Jet Set, or as the singer/guitarist of Street 45’s and Downbound Train.
Dan will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn on Saturday, June 12, from 11 AM to 2PM.
