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November 21, 2024

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And the Emmy Goes to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and ICC for “The Long Shore”

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The International Culture Collective (ICC) and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their inaugural joint project, the compelling documentary titled “The Long Shore.”

In recognition of its exceptional storytelling and production, this 21-minute film has been bestowed with the prestigious Emmy award from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB).

“The Long Shore,” which aired during Maryland Public Television’s Chesapeake Bay Week in April 2022, takes viewers on a journey through the history of the Chesapeake Bay through the eyes of CBMM’s Curatorial team and the shipwrights of its working Shipyard.


Drawing on present-day scenes and historic footage and photos, this poignant documentary sheds light on the invaluable role played by CBMM in preserving this cherished heritage and the significance of this mission for the region and beyond.

Craig Fuller, Chairman of the ICC and Chairman of the CBMM Board of Governors, expressed his admiration for the documentary, stating, “It is so rewarding to see ‘The Long Shore’ receive an Emmy from NATAS-NCCB. This film, created by YO Productions in close collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, tells the story of one of the nation’s great treasures: the Chesapeake Bay. By better understanding our past, we can make more informed decisions about the future. ‘The Long Shore’ presents important messages for all of us in a beautifully crafted film.”

 Kristen Greenaway, CBMM President and CEO, added, “What a tremendous achievement for everyone involved in bringing ‘The Long Shore’ to life. The film was conceived as a new avenue to share CBMM’s mission and why we do what we do. We’re grateful to YO Productions and International Culture Collective for their support and care in sharing our story. And we’re delighted that it’s been enjoyed by so many people and now recognized by NATAS-NCCB with a Capital Emmy award.”

Franmarie Kennedy, President of the ICC and Executive in charge of Production for “The Long Shore,” added her sentiments, saying, “This prestigious recognition signifies a milestone achievement for the International Culture Collective. We are truly honored to receive this Emmy award, which reflects our commitment to presenting historical content in innovative, artistic, and unique ways, ensuring that history comes alive for the next generation. Working on ‘The Long Shore’ has been an incredible experience, and I want to express my gratitude to the exceptionally talented YO Productions team, including Trey Terpeluk as the Executive Producer, Max Loeb as the Producer, Tyler Ford as the Director, and Drake Pierre as the Assistant Producer.”

“We’re all incredibly proud to see ‘The Long Shore’ recognized with a Capital Emmy award,” CBMM Chief Historian Pete Lesher said. “This film’s success is a testament to the collaboration that went into crafting a snapshot of life on the Bay over time, and more than anything, we are thrilled to be able to share these stories, and why they’re so vital to our mission, with a growing audience.”

In addition to the Emmy award, “The Long Shore” has also been celebrated as the Best Documentary Short at the Maryland Film Festival 2022, the Chesapeake Film Festival 2022, and the Ocean City Film Festival 2021. It also was named a Best Documentary finalist at California’s Venice Shorts film festival in 2022, a further showcase of the documentary’s excellence and widespread appeal.

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Spy Contributor Neil King Jr. to be Profiled on CBS Sunday Morning

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Former Wall Street Journal writer (and sometime Spy contributor) Neil King, Jr. will be interviewed by Martha Teichner on his recently released book “America Ramble on CBS Sunday Morning on July 9th.

King, who lives part-time in Claiborne, stepped out of his Washington, D.C., home and walked 26 days on back roads to New York City. Along the way he found America, past and present, and contemplated his own life after having survived esophageal cancer.

 

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The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Takes Five for Chestertown Jazz Festival in September

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‘Take Five.’ It could mean a five-minute break from a busy schedule, but often we think of the musical wonder that is the ‘Dave Brubeck’s Quartet’ famous jazz standard. This outstanding, ever popular tune was composed by Paul Desmond in 1958 and released in 1959. It is considered to be the biggest selling,jazz single in the history of jazz. Most fans can hum a few bars, at least. But now, OMG Dave Brubeck’s sons are coming to town. Now you can enjoy the tune again, this time played at the 27th Annual Chestertown Jazz Festival by ‘The Brubeck Brothers Quartet’ who will headline the upcoming event on September 9, 2023.

Although the Quartet’s style is rooted in ‘Straight Ahead’ jazz, their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music. The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making more music together practically all of their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1996, nearly a half century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups as well as with their father jazz giant Dave Brubeck. and with their own Brubeck Brothers Quartet. With Dan and Chris as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. They perform at concert series, colleges and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl, Monterey and now The Chestertown Jazz Festivals. The Quartet’s last CD, “Life Times” was a hit on the Jazzweek radio chart where it made the Top Ten list as one of the most played jazz recordings of the year.

As tradition has it, the festival will open with Gospel. This year we are featuring an all male group, ‘The Gospel Shepherds. Having performed over the
past several years for countless appearances in churches, celebrations and festivals. The current composition is Chris Cooper, guitar and vocals, Delbert Hicks, bass guitar, Gregory, ‘Worm’ Houston, vocals, Jerome, ‘Jr.,’ McKinney Jr, drums & keyboards, Harold, ‘Buddy’ Jones vocals and Chris Frazier lead vocals. Gone but fondly remembered is Clarence, ‘Doc’ Beck, 1958-2019.

The Erik Byrd Trio from the Washington area is a Grammy Nominee and will then take to the stage. If you like spiritual and good jazz, the mixture of both is
phenomenal and worth checking out and enjoying. Pianist Erik Byrd brings his trio of Bhagwan Khalsa and Tim Wharfield for Sunday morning stomping versions of traditional hymns and spirituals. Our songstress of the festival is also local, from the Silver Spring area. Cecily Bumbray will delight you with her sweet soprano jazz voice. She will sing with her quartet. Cecily has opened for soul artist Gregory Porter and R&B stars Johnny Gill, Kenny Lattimore and Elle Verner.

Our kick-off this year will again be produced by Matt Mielnick from ‘The Mainstay. They are offering a Jazz cruise on Thursday evening launching from the head of High Street. The performer is Ronnie Leigh a Jazz Vocalist from Syracuse, New York. He’s performed with Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin. He’s also one of the finest stylists working in Soul and R &B as well. There will be a limit of 50 attendees. Call The Mainstay for more information, 410 639-9133.

The Garfield will not have a concert on Friday night. However there will be an inaugural Latin Music Concert celebrating ‘Hispanic Heritage Month.’ This will be sponsored by Kent Cultural Alliance and the Ken County Local Management Board.

All Jazz Festival information on the The Garfield Center for the Arts website and by calling 410-810-2060.

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Main Street Maryland Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and its Main Street Maryland partners launched a campaign this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Main Street Maryland program. Created in 1998 and managed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the Main Street Maryland program builds partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to strengthen the economic development potential in Maryland’s historic downtown districts and neighborhoods. Through the program, 33 communities have been designated as Main Streets.

“As the former mayor of a designated Main Street Maryland community, I have seen firsthand the positive economic growth fostered by the program in Salisbury and the partnerships and opportunities it created to spur additional redevelopment investment,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. “The program has had a similar impact in diverse communities in all corners of Maryland over the last 25 years, improving the quality of life for residents while supporting locally owned businesses, events, and activities that provide visitors with an authentic Maryland experience.”

The department hosted a luncheon for Main Street Managers at the Dough Roller restaurant in Ocean City, a designated Main Street Maryland community, while many Main Street Managers and other local officials were attending the Maryland Municipal League 2023 Summer Conference. To mark the milestone, a commemorative 25th anniversary logo for the program was revealed, and a new social media campaign was also launched to promote Main Street tourism, featuring the hashtag #CelebrateMainStreetMD. The commemorative logo and hashtag were displayed at the department’s exhibition booth at the conference. The department encourages Marylanders to visit the state’s Main Street communities and enjoy their unique charm, local shops and events throughout the summer and use the hashtag to post about it on social media. Promotional items celebrating the anniversary at events and festivals will be shared throughout the year.

As the state coordinating program of the National Main Street Center, Main Street Maryland is part of a national network of state programs across the country and is authorized to bestow official, nationally recognized Main Street designations for communities in Maryland. To date, neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment activities in designated Main Street Maryland communities have supported approximately 3,800 new and expanding businesses; created more than 14,000 jobs; leveraged nearly $490 million in private investment for more than 5,600 projects, as well as $477 million in public investment for 1,750 projects; and leveraged almost 900,000 hours of volunteer work with a wage value of almost $27.5 million.

To learn more about Main Street Maryland and to see a full list of 2023 events, visit https://mainstreetmaryland.org/.

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The Big Switch: WHCP Starts Broadcasting to the Mid-Shore July 15

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On Saturday July 15th, WHCP-F will become WHCP-FM 91.7 expanding into Talbot, all of Dorchester and parts of Wicomico, Caroline and Calvert counties. With the addition of 5 million drivers every year, the new National Public Radio (NPR) member station will broadcast LIVE on July 15, 2023 with an official “two-city” launch party at the WHCP Studios on 516 Race Street in Cambridge and Rise Up Coffee Roasters pavilion located on 618 Dover Road in Easton. The event is free, from 11 am to 5 pm at both locations. The live concerts will showcase a dozen regional musicians with the full lineup posted at whcp.org.

“We are excited about partnering with local organizations, and being obsessively locally focused to super-serve the Mid-Shore. Daily in-depth public affairs and news breaks will keep the community informed and engaged, helping all of us make the place we choose to call home A Great Place to Be!” says Mike Starling, founder of both the low power station and the new NPR Member Station.

In addition to the noontime weekday Mid-Shore MidDay local public affairs program, WHCP-FM offers an eclectic mix of music including Lady Spins the Blues with Dr. Donna Flaggs, Indie City and Jazzmatazz with Drew Sheckler, Woman Wattage with local musician Anne Watts, Celtic Crossroads with Cheryl Campbell, DJ Kirk Kut offers neo soul and R&B, Chuck Diesel’s Electric Odyssey with Jason Biringer and Raising the Dead (Grateful Dead all night) presented by the Wharf Rat. NPR programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered will anchor mornings and afternoons, localized with the latest Mid-Shore news and information by legendary radio veteran Shane Walker and former intern Ben Bruener.

“As a long time listener, I’ve enjoyed WHCP’s programming and during Covid especially valued the live broadcasts of local public officials taking questions from the community. I look forward to the bigger signal so I won’t lose them while traveling up and down the Shore. Adding NPR and keeping all of the great local hosts will likely keep me glued to 91.7 FM,” said Woolford resident Judy Slaughter.

For more information, please visit www.whcp.org

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Arc Central Chesapeake Region Breaks Ground on Port Street Project

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The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) went public with their Expanding What’s Possible capital campaign at today’s Groundbreaking Ceremony for Port Street Commons.

Projected to open in the fall of 2024, Port Street Commons will be a first-of-its-kind community space in the redeveloped Port Street district in the heart of Easton. This innovative building will house both The Arc at Port Street, the new, permanent Eastern Shore Headquarters for The Arc, as well as The Residences at Port Street, developed in partnership with Chesapeake Neighbors, to include an attached wing with nine affordable apartments.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony took place at the future site of Port Street Commons and was attended by over 100 supporters, donors, and community leaders eager to celebrate this historic milestone for The Arc and for the town of Easton.

“What makes Port Street Commons a visionary sign of progress for our community is that it’s not just a Community Hub or Behavioral Health Suite. It’s not just affordable housing units. It’s all these things and more. Port Street Commons expands what’s possible,” said Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO of The Arc, at the event.

All speakers at the day’s events highlighted the many ways the construction of Port Street Commons supports many of Easton’s and the mid-shore’s top priorities, including creating jobs, providing more opportunities for person-centered services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and increasing access to affordable housing options.

Other speakers at the event included Megan Cook, Easton’s Mayor; Carol Beatty, Maryland Department of Disabilities Secretary; Jake Day, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary; Brooke Lierman, State Comptroller; and Dawn Moore, First Lady of Maryland.

“It has been exciting to celebrate today with the many community supporters, donors, and public champions of this project,” said Gregory Snyder, Chief of Staff.

This 24,000-square-foot new construction will cost The Arc almost $8.5 million to build, much of it done by Maryland- and Eastern Shore-based local contractors and businesses. The Arc’s capital campaign for Port Street Commons called Expanding What’s Possible began in December 2021 and has already raised over $4.7 million from federal and state partners, local community groups, and individual donors.

“A project like this is not possible without financial support, and we are grateful for everyone who continues to invest in The Arc’s mission and vision through this campaign,” said Gregory.

Port Street Commons is projected to open in Fall 2024. For more information about the future of The Arc and The Residences at Port Street, please visit us online: https://www.thearcccr.org/portstreetcommons/

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Talbot County Free Library Presents: Patrick Smithwick’s “War’s Over, Come Home”

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Join us on Thursday, June 1st at 6:30pm at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton for a compelling literary event featuring former newspaperman and Chesapeake Bay waterman, Patrick Smithwick. Smithwick will captivate the audience with a reading from his latest book, “War’s Over, Come Home: A Father’s Search for His Son, a Two-Tour Marine Veteran of the Iraq War.”

“War’s Over, Come Home” is a searing account that delves into the profound impact of PTSD and homelessness on a father and his son. Smithwick’s narrative blends the intensity and suspense of a thriller with themes of love, perseverance, and hope.

Books will be available for purchase, and attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the author during a book signing session. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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Emmanuel Church Celebrates new Piano with Free Concert

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Emmanuel is pleased to present a concert dedicating our new grand piano! The community is welcome and invited to attend this free concert. Hand-crafted in Estonia, this lovely piano will sing with piano solos by Stephanie LaMotte along with duets with Avis Wheatley on the organ. Musicians from within the church who will be performing include John Schratwieser – tenor, Rollie Flynn – soprano, Dr. Helen Noble – flute, as well as the Emmanuel Choir. Guest performers from the community include Nevin Dawson on violin and River Voices from the Chester River Chorale. Reception to follow.

Emmanuel Church, Chester Parish – PIANO Dedication Concert
Friday , May 19, 2023 | 7:30 pm
Location: Emmanuel Church – 101 North Cross Street
Contact: Emmanuel Church Music Department
Phone: 410-778-3477
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.emmanuelchesterparish.org

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Tidewater Singers Concerts Presents: “Words to the Wise” – A Remarkable Journey Through the Poetry of Music

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Tidewater Singers Concerts is thrilled to announce their latest production, “Words to the Wise,” a captivating celebration of poetry in music spanning centuries from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Under the distinguished leadership of Artistic Director Ellen Wile, this extraordinary musical event promises to enchant audiences with its seamless fusion of lyrical verses and harmonious melodies.

Date: Friday, May 12 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Easton

Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: St. Paul’s Church, Oxford

As Tidewater Singers Concerts continues its commitment to presenting innovative and thought-provoking performances, “Words to the Wise” stands as a testament to the enduring power of poetry and music to evoke emotions, inspire introspection, and transport listeners to new realms of artistic expression.

This highly anticipated concert will transport the audience through time, showcasing masterpieces from renowned composers whose works have been inspired by the profound verses of poets. From the intricate harmonies of the Renaissance era to the contemporary compositions of the 21st century, the Tidewater Singers will weave a tapestry of captivating melodies and soul-stirring lyrics.

Artistic Director Ellen Wile, renowned for her visionary approach and meticulous attention to detail, has curated a program that transcends genres and embraces the full spectrum of human emotions. Wile’s expertise in interpreting and conveying the intricate nuances of poetry in musical form ensures an unparalleled experience for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Tickets for “Words to the Wise” can be purchased at the door for $12. However, early birds can take advantage of a special discounted rate of $10 if tickets are purchased in advance through the official Tidewater Singers Concerts website at tidewatersingers.org. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early to guarantee their presence at this extraordinary event.

For more information about “Words to the Wise” and to purchase tickets, please visit tidewatersingers.org. Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements by following Tidewater Singers Concerts on social media: Facebook (@TidewaterSingers) and Twitter (@TidewaterSings).

About Tidewater Singers Concerts: Tidewater Singers Concerts is a premier choral ensemble based in Easton, Maryland. Comprising exceptional vocalists and led by the visionary Artistic Director Ellen Wile, the group strives to enrich the community through their compelling musical performances. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to exploring the depths of musical expression, Tidewater Singers Concerts continues to captivate audiences with their awe-inspiring presentations.

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