Easton Economic Development Corporation

Talbot Interfaith Shelter Open House
2021-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Evelyn’s Place, 109 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Come on out and see the new shelter! The tour will start at 4PM and go on until 6PM. Light refreshments will be served. Masks will be required. To reserve a spot in the tour, please contact Maureen Curry at maureencurry@talbotinterfaithshelter.org

The Upside of Down
2021-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of the EEDC’s sounds of summer! The Upside of Down is a collaborative duo between Kasey Briggs and Jason Lee. Both performers have 30+ years experience playing live and entertaining in the Delmarva area. Recently they’ve joined forces and started the only legitimate entertainment management company in the region and Shorebreak is taking off as to “go to” company for all aspects of event planning. Though their roots are in the 90’s alt and grunge they grew up on the classics and country alike. Their motto: “All the music for all of the people”. The duo will be outside the Tidewater Inn this Saturday, September 25, from 11AM to 2PM. See you there!

Frederick Douglass Day
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | MD
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society, joined by the Talbot County Free Library, the Town of Easton, and Talbot County Government will host a completely virtual celebration of the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass! The event features a Welcome Ceremony, Children’s Village, Frederick Douglass Lecture features Historian & Pulitzer Prize Winner, Dr. David Blight, and Keidrick Roy, a PhD Candidate in American Studies at Harvard University, the unveiling of Anna Murray Douglass’s portrait and much more. For more information on the events and scheduling, visit https://frederickdouglasshonorsociety.com/FrederickDouglassDay.html

Bradley Rhodes
2021-09-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s sounds of summer! Bradley Rhodes has been touring and releasing music since the age of 19. After 14 years as the frontman of rock band Melodime, Rhodes has now embarked on a new musical journey with his duo Elevado. Their sound is grounded in dynamic and vulnerable lyrics brought to life with modern production and a colorful exploration of melody. Bradley will be playing outside the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, September 24th, from 6PM to 9PM. You won’t want to miss out on this one!

James McMurtry - Avalon Theatre
2021-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
“The simple fact is that James McMurtry may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation…”
-Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly

The son of acclaimed author Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment), James grew up on a steady diet of Johnny Cash and Roy Acuff records. His first album, Too Long in the Wasteland (released in 1989), was produced by John Mellencamp and marked the beginning of a series of acclaimed projects.

Never one to rest on his laurels, McMurtry tours year round and consistently throws down unparalleled powerhouse performances. The Washington Post notes: “Much attention is paid to James McMurtry’s lyrics and rightfully so: He creates a novel’s worth of emotion and experience in four minutes of blisteringly stark couplets. What gets overlooked, however, is that he’s an accomplished rock guitar player … serious stuff, imparted by a singularly serious band.”

http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/

Ryan Finch
2021-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of the EEDC’s sounds of summer! Ryan Finch has been playing music locally for over twenty years. In addition to being a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he is a veteran of multiple local bands and these days can be found behind the sound board at the Avalon Theater and Stoltz listening room. You can catch Ryan playing in front of the Tidewater Inn Saturday, September 18th, from 11AM to 2PM. See you there!

Culture Crossing
2021-09-18 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!

This upcoming Culture Crossing will occur during Hispanic Heritage month!

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. This time it will feature art and music with an attention to highlighting Hispanic culture and craft!
There will be three bands performing throughout the day. Los Compas del Rancho (11 am), Grupo Gitano (3 pm), and Pasión Musical (5 pm). There will also be a dance performance by Diego at 1 pm as well as a vast array of foods!

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.

For more info visit chesmrc.org!

Easton Outdoor Cinema: The Book of Life
2021-09-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Shore United Bank Courtyard, 18 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Easton Economic Development Corp, in Partnership with the Talbot County Library, will host a free outdoor showing of The Book of Life on September 17th at 8pm!

This movie night is not only a celebration of the diversity and artistic talent of our community, it is also our way of showing love and support to two great organizations: The Chesapeake Film Festival and the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center. October 1st the Chesapeake Film Festival kicks off right here in Easton and on September 18th and the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with outdoor music and food during Cultural Crossing. Come join us for cinema under the stars!

Anna Burgess
2021-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s sounds of summer! Out of the Fire brings you Anna Burgess! An absolute staple in the mid-shore music scene, Anna can be found just about every night playing live music somewhere in Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, or Queen Anne’s county. Her vocal range, her guitar playing, and her stage presence combine to make her a stellar performer that you don’t want to miss.
Anna will be playing in front of the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, September 17th, from 6PM to 9PM. See you there!

Poster Contest
2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of The Chesapeake Multicultural Center’s poster contest! Lorena Rivera, Mariana Lesher, Remedios Haro, Dr. Rosa Mateos will determine the winner at the Academy Art Museum!

For more info please visit chesmrc.org!

"Bushels & Brews" All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast
2021-09-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-07 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

Upper LeveL
2021-09-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of the sounds of summer series! Upper Level is a formidable duo featuring Alison Thoms and Hardnet Seven. The pair bring a soulful and sometimes edgy style to their performance of original works and their interpretations of rock, pop, country, and blues songs. They performed for us at the Tidewater Inn back in June and will be back to entertain the streets of Easton again this Saturday, from 11AM to 2PM at the Tidewater Inn. Come on out and hear Alison Thoms’s strong voice and Hardnet Seven’s skillful lead guitar. You don’t want to miss it!

Randall Butler
2021-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer! Randall started her music career singing in choir at school and church growing up. She is a classically trained vocalist of seven years and is a High School Chorus/Music Teacher at her Alma mater North Caroline High School. She also co-led the bands 21 Horses and the Butler & Jamison Band from 2015-2017. Her impassioned vocals add insane vitality to a variety of musical selections from rhythm & blues, contemporary pop, modern country and classic rock genres. She will be performing outside the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, September 10th, from 6PM to 9PM. We’ll see you there!

Dave Gleockler
2021-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer! Dave G is probably best known as the drummer for local favorites Penny Pistolero, but he’s also a prolific solo performer. He’s been playing in bands since the early 90’s, and not always as a drummer. Dave is also a guitarist and singer and can be found pretty regularly playing at the Market Street Pub in Denton, MD. He opened our Sounds of Summer series back in May with a great acoustic show at Thompson Park, and we’re excited to welcome him back! Dave will be playing on Saturday, September 4th, from 11AM to 2PM in front of the Tidewater Inn. We’ll see you there!

James Byrne
2021-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
James Byrne returns to the sounds of summer! 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. James will be playing outside the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, September 3rd, from 6PM to 9PM. You won’t want to miss this!

Mac & Blue
2021-08-28 11:00 - 14:00 | SunTrust Bank, 30 N Harrison Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s sounds of summer! Out of the Fire brings you Mac & Blue! Mac and Blue is a family band consisting of brother and sister rhythm section Mac and Andrew and their father, Lee, on guitar. The band has been around since 2018 and has been making waves ever since. Mac and Blue plays a mix of original songs and what they refer to as tributes. “These are not covers,” the band says on their website, “Our music is an Homage to the masters that came before”. With Mac’s powerful voice, Andrew’s solid drumming, and Lee’s guitar talent their music is guaranteed to make you move. Mac and Blue will be playing in front of the SunTrust Bank on August 28th, from 11AM to 2PM. You won’t want to miss this!

Jayme Dingler
2021-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s sounds of summer! Jayme Dingler has been entertaining audiences on the Mid-Shore since she arrived in Easton in 2004. The joy she takes in performing is evident in her soulful and dynamic voice. Jayme’s repertoire is diverse, and you’ll always hear a new twist on a song you’ve heard a million times before. As her website (jaymerocks.com) says, Jayme Rocks! You can come listen to Jayme in front of the Talbot County Courthouse on August 27th, from 6PM to 9PM. See you there!

Love That Jazz Band
2021-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Love that Jazz Band makes its triumphant return to the sounds of summer! The Love That Jazz band is a formidable combination of talented artists with varied experiences and backgrounds that promises to floor anyone that listens to their music. With Al Martinez on the piano, Tom Anthony on bass, Ray Anthony on drums, and Pat Holmes on the sax, you are sure to witness the creation of pure sonic gold. The Love That Jazz band will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn on August 21st from 11AM to 2PM. Hope to see you there!

Penny Pistolero
2021-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’S Sounds of Summer! Penny Pistolero has been rocking audiences on both sides of the bay for nearly a decade. Drawing influence from Americana and punk rock, their shows are not something you’ll want to miss! They will be performing in front of the Tidewater Inn from 11AM to 2PM on Saturday, August 14.

Randall Butler
2021-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’s Sounds of Summer! Randall started her music career singing in choir at school and church growing up. She is a classically trained vocalist of seven years and is a High School Chorus/Music Teacher at her Alma mater North Caroline High School. She also co-led the bands 21 Horses and the Butler & Jamison Band from 2015-2017. Her impassioned vocals add insane vitality to a variety of musical selections from rhythm & blues, contemporary pop, modern country and classic rock genres. She will be performing outside the Talbot County Courthouse Friday, August 13th from 6PM to 9PM. Hope to see you there!

Love That Jazz Band
2021-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Talbot County Courthouse lawn, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Part of EEDC’S sounds of summer! Love That Jazz band is a formidable combination of talented artists with varied experiences and backgrounds that promises to floor anyone that listens to their music. With Al Martinez on the piano, Tom Anthony on bass, Ray Anthony on drums, and Pat Holmes on the sax, you are sure to witness the creation of pure sonic gold. The Love That Jazz band will be playing in front of the Talbot County Courthouse on August 6th, from 6PM to 9PM. You won’t want to miss this!

Dan Van Skiver
2021-07-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Tidewater Inn, 101 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Dan Van Skiver returns for the sounds of summer! 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, July 31st, from 11 AM to 2PM. Get ready from an awesome show!

Wayne Wheeler
2021-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
