Bushels & Brews
2022-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Historic Walking Tour
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

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 | MD
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.

Chamber Member Milestone Anniversary Celebration
2022-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Help the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce celebrate Chamber Member Milestone Anniversaries! Join us for a light reception at the Avalon Theater on Saturday, August 27th from 5-7pm. Open to anyone who supports our businesses!

Jazz Alive 2022 Summer Concert Series – Shawn Purcell | Pat Bianchi | Jason Tiemann
2022-08-27 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!

Jazz Alive concludes its 2022 Summer Concert Series with the powerhouse trio of guitarist Shawn Purcell, organist Pat Bianchi, and drummer Jason Tiemann. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Shawn Purcell is a jazz guitarist, educator, arranger, and composer in the Washington DC region whose credits include performances and tours with Terell Stafford, Nicholas Payton, Tim Warfield, Sean Jones, Brian Charette, Regina Carter, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Jim Pugh, Chip McNeill, Eddie Daniels, Chris Potter, Steve Allee, and many others. Grammy nominated organist, winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll and Hot House magazine’s 2019 poll, Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. Jason Tiemann is a New York City based jazz drummer who is quickly forging his musical voice on the New York scene by fusing his depth of historical foundation with crisp technique and propulsive, intuitive swing. With a new recording coming out later this year, you won’t want to miss this great trio!

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.

Easton Night Out
2022-09-02 17:00 - 20:00 | MD
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.

Avalon Jazz Experience Weekend
2022-09-02 19:30 - 2022-09-04 21:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Avalon is excited to announce the Avalon Jazz Experience – Labor Day Weekend, renowned as the “best small town music festival in America”! What began in 2009 as a single concert by the Monty Alexander Trio with the support and leadership of a small group of local jazz enthusiasts has now grown into an annual three-day extravaganza with world-class jazz musicians performing on the Avalon stage over the Labor Day weekend. The Avalon will host shows at 8pm Friday and Saturday and at 4pm on Sunday.

The brilliant Marcus Roberts Modern Jazz Generation will perform Saturday night. Also appearing are Dominick Farinacci and Triad as well as Jon Thomas and Firm Roots.

The EEDC will also provide live music on Friday, the 2nd between 5pm and 8pm as part of Easton Night Out. We will also provided live music on Saturday, the 3rd, between 11am and 7pm at various locations around downtown.

Critchlow Adkins Children’s Center's 50th Anniversary
2022-09-08 17:30 - 21:00 | 6142 Country Club Drive, 6142 Country Club Drive, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Don’t miss out on a fabulous evening of celebration, friendship, a delicious dinner, and an exciting live auction with amazing prizes including a one-week stay in Perdido Beach, a crab feast, a tour of a local wooden boat restoration workshop, a Maine vacation cottage, a Talbot County Dining Basket, and much more!

Travelers: A Book Talk with Helon Habila & Matthew Davis
2022-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Academy Art Museum, 106 South St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join Nigerian-born author Helon Habila and Matthew Davis, Director of the George Mason University Alan Cheuse International Writers Center (ACIWC), for a conversation about Habila’s latest book Travelers. Travelers focuses on a Nigerian scholar who travels to Berlin with his American wife for a fellowship that entails creating a portrait series of African migrants. In a quest to document “real migrants,” the book instead uncovers a multiplicity of narratives that make up the African diaspora.

A spotlight tour of contemporary artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s self-portrait in the Museum’s Fickle Mirror exhibition will follow the talk. Born in Nigeria and relocating to the United States as a teenager, Crosby creates work that addresses the complexities of culture clash and belonging through imagery referencing her dual Nigerian and American backgrounds.

Reservations are required

Bushels & Brews
2022-09-10 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).

September 10th will feature live Music by Jayme D!

Conor’s Project: Skeet Shoot & Crab Feast
2022-09-11 09:00 - 13:00 | MD
After his grandson Conor passed away in 2017 in a tragic swimming pool accident, local businessman Rennie Gay founded the Conor’s Project event to honor his life. The proceeds from Conor’s Project benefit Critchlow Adkins Children Centers, and help to fund swim lessons and educational enrichment programming for the children in CACC’s programs.
Conor’s Project skeet shoot and crab feast has become an annual Eastern Shore tradition. We are so very grateful to the Gay/Nashold family for honoring Conor by bettering the lives of other local children.

36th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament 2022
2022-09-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Talbot Country Club, 6142 Country Club Drive, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce presents the 36th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament and new this year, the beneficiary will be the Chamber Legacy First Responder Scholarship Fund.

This fund was created in 2021 by the Talbot Chamber Board of Directors to help offset tuition and training expenses for local first responders.

Outdoor Movie Night: Vivo
2022-09-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Thompson Park, 2 S Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
The EEDC, in Partnership with the Talbot County Library, will host a free outdoor screening of Vivo September 16th at 8pm at Thompson Park!

With songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also voices the title character, this animated adventure is fun for the entire family! There will also be popcorn and popsicles for sale.

Bring a chair and a friend to help kick off Hispanic Heritage month!

Gabriela Montero - Westwards Gala Recital
2022-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage. Anthony Tommasini remarked in The New York Times that “Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power…soulful lyricism…unsentimental expressivity.”

Celebrated for her exceptional musicality and ability to improvise, Montero has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras to date, including: the New York, Los Angeles, Royal Liverpool, Rotterdam, Dresden, Oslo, Vienna Radio, the Netherlands Radio philharmonic orchestras, and more.

For tickets and more information, visit https://www.monteroprager.com/
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Michelle Hammond
2022-09-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
When Michelle opened for Anthony Cannon in the Stoltz Pavilion a year ago, her soaring vocals and hopeful message lifted the spirits of those in the audience. Now she’s developed a full show of her own designed to stir the soul and inspire the mind.
Michelle, an entrepreneur/self-help author/wife/mother, is the host of Upfront Mind, Body, and Soul: the Trilogy of Wellness. This special Stoltz show, like her podcast, is designed to show you that you are not alone in your struggles.

Ride For Clean Rivers
2022-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle Drive, Wye Mills, MD, 21679, United States
Come out and support the mission of the ShoreRivers organization. Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties in support of ShoreRivers’ work for clean waterways. This is a great way to bring summer to a close while also supporting a great cause. Riders are also encouraged to join teams and create their own fundraising pages to boost support for their participation from others.

ShoreRivers looks forward to continued support from the community for this year’s event. Whether enjoying a Sunday bike ride, or promoting a business, this event is about coming together.

All proceeds go toward ShoreRivers’ science-based education, restoration, and water quality monitoring programs. For more information, please contact Freya Farley at ffarley@shorerivers.org

A Date with History: The Bay From Above, 75 Years of Change
2022-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | The Denton Extended Museum and Hill Research Center, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Aerial Photographer Hunter H. Harris, using a dual projection system, will present a series of dramatic oblique aerial photographs showing changes in the local landscape over the past 75 years. These oblique aerial photographs chronicle, in a very unique way, the history of the area including the towns, the rivers and their watersheds. “Many of the changes that I discovered while creating this series were not what I expected! These aerials really show us how we have changed our landscape forever from an unusual viewpoint”.

This lecture is presented in conjunction with “The Bay from Above” Exhibit at the Talbot Historical Society. The exhibit is on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and presents mid 1900s aerial photographs of the Chesapeake Bay by photographer H. Robins Hollyday and compares them with aerial photographic images of the exact same locations taken by our presenter, Hunter Harris.

Reservations are required and the cost is. FREE for THS members and $5 for non-members.

Albright’s Gun Shop Celebrates 40 years
2022-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Albright’s Gun Shop, 36 East Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Albright’s Gun Shop will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m to help celebrate 40 years of business! They will have giveaways, raffles, specials, discounts & more.

We will have giveaways, raffles, specials, discounts & More!

Forrest O'Connor
2022-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Nashville-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolinist Forrest O’Connor earned national recognition as one of the lead vocalists and instrumentalists in the O’Connor Band, a group he co-founded with his wife, Kate, and his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor.
Both independently and as part of the O’Connor Band, Forrest has performed or recorded with Bela Fleck, Paul Simon, Zac Brown, Steve Martin, Kenny Loggins, Clint Black, and Emmylou Harris, among many others.

Chris Smither
2022-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Chris Smither’s enduring, singular guitar sound evolved from his New Orleans musical experiences – a beat-driven finger-picking, strongly influenced by the playing of Mississippi John Hurt and Lightnin’ Hopkins, layered over the ever-present backbeat of his rhythmic, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance).

Over the years, he’s released several acclaimed albums and developed lifelong friendships with musicians like Bonnie Raitt, who went on to record his songs, “Love You Like A Man” and “I Feel the Same”.

Frederick Douglass Day Celebration
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | MD
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society will host Frederick Douglass Day on Saturday, September 24th!

The all day event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade starting on Glenwood Avenue and ending at the Talbot County Courthouse. Immediately following the parade, the Frederick Douglass Welcome Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m on the front lawn of the Court House near the Frederick Douglass Statue. Brenda Wooden, the President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, will provide a welcoming message. There will also be a live reading of Frederick Douglass’ speeches, music, reading of a poem, and comments from local elected officials.

Be sure to visit the Talbot County Free Library for two book signings and a fascinating discussion with Dr. Robert Levine!

Celebrate an important figure in our history on this exciting day!

Who’s Got Talent?
2022-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 S Harrison Street, Easton, 21601, United States
The Mad Viking Maryland Delaware Beard Club presents – Who’s Got Talent. A talent show featuring YOU! Come out and show off your unique talent or come out and watch your friends and neighbors show off their talent.

Come out and enjoy some fun entertainment, food, music, and fundraising events such as a silent auction and others.

The day starts at 12:00 pm when the doors open with a children’s category to start things off, followed by food, music, and other fun, and then, at 5:00 pm, the adults take the stage to show off.

All event proceeds to benefit Talbot County art programs and Henson’s Scout Camp.

Western Centuries
2022-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
In an age when independence is idolized and every person seems to be seeking their own lone-wolf career path, Seattle-based roots band Western Centuries believes that the way forward is better together.

Along with Cahalen Morrison and Ethan Lawton, Western Centuries is fleshed out on tour by bassist Nokosee Fields, pedal steel player Thomas Bryan Eaton (known for his work with Miss Tess), and fiddler Oliver Bates Craven, formerly of the Stray Birds.
