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February 11, 2026

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Queen Annes Chorale Holiday Concert: A Classic Christmas

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The Queen Anne’s Chorale is pleased to present its annual holiday concert titled “A Classic Christmas” on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 pm – accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The event will be held at Chesapeake College’s Todd Performing Arts Center. Audiences will delight in the stunningly beautiful music including selections from Handel’s Messiah. 

“I’m really excited for the public to enjoy our presentation” stated Robert Huntington, Artistic Director for Queen Anne’s Chorale. “Our membership has grown in all voice parts, and everyone just has so much fun singing these pieces.” 

Each concert includes the Select Ensemble, a traditional audience sing-along, and other special music. Following the concert, singers will greet audience members during a light reception.

Tickets will be available online at www.qachorale.org and are:
Adults: $25.00
Students (ages 13-17): $15.00
Children (12 and under): Free. 

As an all-volunteer, non-auditioned community chorus, Queen Anne’s Chorale’s motto is “Entertaining, Engaging, Educating since 1989”. The ability to read music is helpful but not required. We always welcome new singers! 

Queen Anne’s Chorale is supported in part through grants from the United Way of Queen Anne’s County, the Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts, and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. We are also fortunate to have Corporate Sponsorships from Shore United Bank, Koons Toyota of Easton and Chesapeake Hearing Centers.

There are always opportunities to support QAC with donations or sponsorships. For more information visit www.qachorale.org.  

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Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective

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An immersive, multi-artist installation by Jen Wagner and Josepha Price 

Opening November 14 at The Market at Dover Station, in conjunction with the 2025 Waterfowl Festival

Artists Jen Wagner (left) and Josepha Price (right), co-creators of “Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective.” 

Artists Jen Wagner and Josepha Price announce the opening of their new, ongoing exhibit space at The Market at Dover Station in Easton, Maryland. Their collaborative installation, “Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective,” opens Friday, November 14, in conjunction with the 2025 Waterfowl Festival. 

Born from the artists’ shared passion for storytelling through art, the exhibition combines 3-D and multi-media works that invite audiences to look beyond familiar imagery of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It explores the deep cultural, environmental, and spiritual connections between Indigenous peoples and the natural world—especially through the lens of waterfowling.

The exhibit will include authentic artifacts, handmade Indigenous crafts, and new works by Price, Wagner, and guest artists Buzz Duncan and Margery Goldberg. 

A key feature of the exhibit is a speaker and video series amplifying Indigenous voices from the Chesapeake region. 

Featured speakers include: 

– Chief Donna Abbott, representing the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, who will discuss the tribe’s enduring traditions of stewardship, community, and balance with the environment. – Chief Clarence Tyler, representing the Accohannock Indian Tribe, who will share insights about the tribe’s ancestral ties to the waterways of the Delmarva Peninsula and the role of waterfowl in sustaining cultural identity. 

Public talks with Chief Abbott will take place Nov 14th at 5:00 pm and Chief Tyler will present on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM, followed by open Q&A; sessions. 

“This project allows us to provide a level of depth and education that complements the Waterfowl Festival in a meaningful way,” says Josepha Price. “We’re looking at waterfowling not just as a sport or pastime, but as an enduring connection between people and the natural world—one grounded in respect, reciprocity, and survival.” 

Jen Wagner adds, “Josepha and I have worked together on many projects, and over the years we’ve talked about creating spaces where art tells more complete stories. I’ve outgrown the idea of simply showing work. I want to use art to build experiences—layered, collaborative, and rooted in the history and identity of this place.” 

The exhibition will also include a video series of interviews with local descendants of area tribes and large-scale peel-and-stick wallpaper panels by artist Richard Fritz, adapted from his landscape paintings to create an immersive backdrop. 

“The Market at Dover Station provides the perfect space for this kind of storytelling,” says Wagner. “It’s an opportunity to connect creative expression with education and community.” 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS 

Josepha Price is an Easton-based multimedia artist whose work has been featured in galleries and exhibits throughout Maryland. Of Cherokee descent, Price brings deep cultural insight and technical mastery to her projects. Her recent installation at The Ivy Café in Easton highlights her ability to merge traditional motifs with contemporary materials. 

Jen Wagner is a prolific mosaic and public artist based in Easton, Maryland, with installations and exhibitions shown internationally. She has curated galleries, pop-ups, and museum installations, and her work explores themes of connection, memory, and shared human experience. Wagner also hosts “My Life As” on WHCP Radio, where she interviews individuals about the stories that shape their lives. 

The Market at Dover Station, located at 500 Dover Road, Easton, is an upscale art and design market featuring found goods, original art, and local craftsmanship. 

“Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective” opens November 14 and will remain on view throughout the Waterfowl Festival weekend. 

For more information, visit www.jenwagnermosaics.com or follow @jenwagnermosaics and @josephapriceart on Instagram.

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Pairing Herbs, Food, and Wine with Chesapeake Bay Herb Society

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Spencer Garrett and Denis Gasper will discuss pairing herbs with food and wine at the society’s Nov. 20 meeting.  Both are past presidents of the society, and both love to cook.  They will share their accumulated knowledge (and maybe some samples) that night.

The society usually meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Christ Church, 111 S. Harrison Street, Easton.  However, this month’s meeting has been moved up because the building will be used during the Waterfowl Festival.   Meetings include an herbal potluck dinner, a short business meeting, and a presentation on an herb-related topic.  The theme for the November meeting is herbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (paprika, bay leaf, parsley, dill, and cumin).

CBHS was formed in 2002 to share knowledge of herbs with the local community.  The group maintains the herb garden at Pickering Creek Audubon Center.  For more information, call 301-452-2813 or visit the society’s Facebook page.

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Legendary Environmental Journalist Tom Horton To Moderate Author Panel on the Art and Science of Conservation

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The Mid-Shore community is invited to join legendary Chesapeake Bay writer Tom Horton as he moderates a panel exploring the art and science of conservation at Easton’s historic Ebenezer Theater at 2pm on Sunday, November 2.

The event is presented in celebration of the tandem centennial birthdays of the Talbot County Free Library (TCPS) and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), in partnership with TCPS, UMCES’s Horn Point Laboratory,  Shore Lit and Bluepoint Hospitality/Flying Cloud Booksellers. Attendance is free, with reservations required via shorelit.org.

Tom Horton is the nation’s leading environmental journalist on the Chesapeake Bay. He covered environmental issues for the Baltimore Sun from 1974 until 2006, has written for national outlets including National Geographic, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and the Boston Globe, and is the author of several books about the Bay.

Horton will be in conversation with authors Christopher Kondrich and Kyoko Mori, contributors to the new anthology Creature Needs (University of Minnesota Press, 2025), in which writers respond to published animal conservation studies with poems, stories, and essays.

Christopher Kondrich is the author of Valuing, selected by Jericho Brown as a winner of the National Poetry Series, by Library Journal as a Best Poetry Book of 2019, and as a finalist for The Believer Book Award. He currently teaches in the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing at the University of Maryland and Eastern Oregon University’s low-residency M.F.A. in Creative and Environmental Writing.

Kyoko Mori’s award-winning first novel, Shizuko’s Daughter, was hailed by The New York Times as “a jewel of a book, one of those rarities that shine out only a few times in a generation.” She has taught at Harvard University and Goucher College and is currently on the faculty of George Mason University and Lesley University’s Low-Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing.

“When it comes to conservation, as these accomplished writers demonstrate, we need not only the scientific facts that illuminate the truth, but the words that move us to feel, and to act,”  says Shore Lit Founder Kerry Folan.

“Literature offers us a way to engage with our most urgent questions about the world, including questions about how to be good stewards for the Eastern Shore. There could be no more perfect time to consider the symbiotic relationship between science and art than this year’s 100th birthday celebration of the library and UMCES. ”

The panel will begin at 2pm, with doors opening at 1:30pm. The first fifty arrivals will receive a free copy of Creature Needs, with additional books for sale courtesy of Flying Cloud Booksellers. A community reception and book signing will follow.

Additionally, Kondrich and Mori will lead a free creative writing workshop for high school students preceding the author panel, beginning at noon. Registration is required via shorelit.org.

Christopher Kondrich and Kyoko Mori are available for interviews. Please contact Kerry Folan [email protected] with inquiries. Images and other press materials are available in our media kit.

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Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is shining a spotlight on the power of mentoring during Bullying Prevention Month and Beyond.

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Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is shining a spotlight on the power of mentoring during Bullying Prevention Month and Beyond.

Standing Strong Together: Mentoring Stops Bullying Before it Starts

Maryland Eastern Shore – October 2025 – Big Brothers

Bullying continues to be a pressing issue on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. According to the most recent Maryland Department of Health’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey completed by Maryland Eastern Shore high school students, 18.4% have been bullied in school, 15.9% were cyberbullied, 38.5% felt sad or hopeless. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for mentors to inspire confidence, competence, and caring for local youth.

“Mentorship changes lives,” said Jessica Mimms, Executive Director of BBBSES. “A caring adult mentor helps a child not only navigate the challenges of bullying but also build the confidence, competence, and caring they need to stand up for themselves and others. Mentoring prevents youth from being bullied, and it also prevents them from becoming bullies.”

Mentorship prevents bullying, promotes positive mental health, and builds confidence in local youth. According to the agency’s most recent report, 99% of youth matched with a mentor improved their self-confidence, ability to express feelings, and decision-making, while 93% reported an improved sense of their future.

“Our vision is for every child to feel safe, supported, and strong,” Mimms said. “Having a mentor gives youth the tools to face adversity, make positive choices, and create a future where bullying has no place.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore invites the community to join in this mission during Bullying Prevention Month and beyond. The agency will host a virtual anti bullying session for parents and mentors on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30pm at youtube.com/user/BBBSES. The session will include topics of how to prevent bullying, types of bullying , how to advocate for self, how to stand up against bullying, and the difference between bullying and tattling.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore

For more than 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has helped ignite the potential of youth on Maryland’s Eastern Shore through programs, enrichment activities, and resources tailored to the growing needs of the community. Donations, volunteer mentors, and community partnerships ensure that every child has the guidance and resources they need to thrive. For more Information or to become a volunteer mentor, please call (410) 543-2447 or visit www.shorebiglittle.org. Keep updated on the latest agency highlights and news by following BBBSES on social media, Facebook @BBBSES, Instagram @shorebigs, and X @ESBigs

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Vital Structures By Artist Lynn Goldstein Opens With Reception at The Zebra Gallery

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Universal Joy, acrylic on cradle panel, is part of Vital Structures, an exhibition by artist Lynn Goldstein, opening Friday Nov. 7 at The Zebra Gallery.

The Zebra Gallery will host an opening reception for Vital Structures, a solo exhibition by Lynn Goldstein, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 7. The show runs through December 5.

The Virginia-based artist is known for her abstract atmospheric landscapes. Goldstein is particularly inspired by the hills, trees, and reflective waters of her childhood home in southern West Virginia. In Vital Structures, she explores how nature sustains and connects people.

“Just as connective tissue supports and gives structure within the human body, I see nature in a similar light,” Goldstein said. “Trees offer the air we breathe and teach us resilience. “Mountains stand as symbols of strength and timelessness. Water can calm or energize. Nature holds us together.”

In her paintings, Goldstein uses unconventional tools, such as chisels, scrapers, and sandpaper, to introduce textures inspired by nature and the passage of time, drawing from her admiration for weathered frescos and crumbling walls.

“Lynn’s work evokes questions about nature’s design and the human’s place in it,” said gallery owner Susan Schauer John. “Each piece is its own meditation.”

Goldstein’s work has been displayed at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Additionally, her work is in the collection of the Schar Cancer Institute, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Department of State, among other public and government organizations.

The opening reception is free and open to the public.

The Zebra Gallery is located at 5 N. Harrison Street, Easton, MD, across from the Historic Tidewater Inn. For more information, visit www.thezebragallery.com. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, or by appointment.

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Martin’s House & Barn Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Martin’s House & Barn is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its  Board of Directors, each bringing valuable expertise and a deep commitment to strengthening our community. 

Joining the board are: 

  • Dr. Tia Bell, MSW – Youth Services Director, Channel Marker (Dorchester and Denton). Dr. Bell brings  extensive experience in youth services and mental health advocacy, ensuring that the voices and needs of  young people remain central to community solutions. 
  • Mr. Kevin Callahan – Director of Advancement, Wye River Upper School. Mr. Callahan has deep  experience in nonprofit operations and fundraising, with a proven record of strengthening organizational  sustainability. His expertise will support Martin’s House & Barn as it continues to grow its capacity to serve  families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. 
  • Mr. Andrew Carroll – Owner, Bayside Market, Rock Hall. Mr. Carroll has extensive experience in grocery  store management. His perspective on food distribution and commitment to addressing food insecurity  will help the organization continue to meet the growing needs of families across the Mid-Shore. 
  • Ms. Michelle Hall – Director of Constituent Engagement and Event Management, Chesapeake College.  Ms. Hall brings broad experience in engagement, outreach, and event management, strengthening the  organization’s ability to connect with supporters and build awareness of its mission. 

“We are honored to welcome Dr. Bell, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Carroll, and Ms. Hall to our Board of Directors,”  said Deborah Hudson Vornbrock, Executive Director of Martin’s House & Barn. “Their expertise and  community leadership will be invaluable as we continue our work to provide shelter, food, and hope to  families in need across the Mid-Shore.” 

Martin’s House & Barn continues to serve as a vital resource for families experiencing homelessness and  hunger, providing emergency shelter, food pantry services, and a range of supportive programs grounded in  compassion and dignity. The addition of these four outstanding leaders strengthens the organization’s vision  for a community where every family has the opportunity to thrive. 

For more information about Martin’s House & Barn or ways to support its mission, please visit www. MartinsHouseandBarn.org. 

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Shore Legal Access Adds Three New Members to Board of Directors

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Shore Legal Access (SLA) recently welcomed Tom Deliberto, Esq.; Candace Henry; and Kathleen Smith, Esq. to its Board of Directors. Each brings professional expertise and a shared commitment to SLA’s mission of providing free civil legal assistance and connecting clients to essential community services on the Eastern Shore.
“We are honored and delighted to have these talented leaders joining our Board of Directors,” said Executive Director Meredith Lathbury Girard, Esq. “Each brings vital perspectives, insights, and skills to our organization.”
Deliberto, a practicing attorney and certified public accountant, lives in Kent County. He has served on many nonprofit, for-profit, and foundation boards, including, currently, the Shelter Alliance in Chestertown. Deliberto started his own law firm in 1992 and continues to practice tax, corporate, estate, and gift law in the Baltimore region and on the Eastern Shore. He has also taught at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Loyola University of Maryland, and Johns Hopkins University Business School.
“I feel very fortunate and see my participation on the Board of Shore Legal Access as another way of giving back to the community, combining my legal expertise with my desire to make a contribution to the lives of others,” Deliberto said.
Henry, of Talbot County, is Director of Salisbury University’s Disability Resource Center, where she has realized innovative programs to support neurodivergent students and enhance student retention. She has extensive experience creating inclusive programs for students with disabilities and improving access for diverse populations. She has also served as Managing Director of the Water’s Edge Museum, Talbot County’s first fully accessible Black history and culture museum.
“I am honored to join the Shore Legal Access Board and support its mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all,” Henry said.
Smith, who lives in Worcester County, is an experienced litigator and mediator with deep roots on the Eastern Shore. After growing up on the Mid-Shore and completing her law degree at University of Maryland School of Law, Smith has practiced on the Lower Shore for almost forty years. She has provided legal services in both public and private sectors and spent many years running her own solo practice in Worcester County. She currently works for the Office of the Public Defender in Wicomico County.
“SLA fills a tremendous void in legal services in the Shore’s underrepresented communities,” Smith said.
SLA Board president Tanisha Armstrong said of the new board members, “Shore Legal Access is pleased and excited to welcome our new Board members. The experience and commitment they bring to this organization will be crucial to our next steps, as we continue providing civil legal services in such a dynamic environment. We are so happy to have them join us.”
Shore Legal Access connects individuals and families with volunteer attorneys to ensure justice is for all. Focus areas include criminal record expungement, economic stability, family law, housing, and life planning. For more information or to support Shore Legal Access, call 410-690-8128 or visit shorelegal.org.

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Learn, Play, Jam!: Old-Time Music Workshop at Allegro Academy

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Join the talented string trio Vandalia for an immersive Old-Time music workshop on Saturday, November 8th at Allegro Academy. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, this hands-on session will help you deepen your understanding of the singular groove unique to Old-Time music. With Dakota Karper on fiddle, Ellen Gira on cello and Gabriel Furtado on guitar, Vandalia will guide you through essentials of Old-Time tunes. The workshop begins with small breakout groups, working with one of Vandalia’s musicians on melody and backing. As the workshop progresses, we’ll come together to play as an ensemble and experience the magic of group music-making! This is also a rare opportunity for cellists to learn authentic trad backing and bowing from one of the best in the business. Whether you’re playing fiddle, banjo, guitar, or another instrument, everyone is welcome!

Vandalia is dedicated to exploring the depth and breadth of American String-band music. Informed by tradition, but not chained to it, the group has found a niche inside of the old-time community as well as in the wider arts world that offers audiences a forward-looking take on traditional acoustic music. Formed from a chance encounter at the 2024 Baltimore Old-Time Festival, fiddler Dakota Karper, cellist Ellen Gira and guitarist Gabriel Furtado met in a late-night afterparty jam session. Together the trio creates a version of string-band music you can tap your foot to, or get lost in the details of the melodies. Weaving intricate fiddle and cello lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating rhythmic drive, the pleasure these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage. More about this band at can be found at www.vandaliaband.com. 

The Old-Time music workshop will take place at Allegro Academy, 114 North Washington Street, Easton, on November 8, 1-3pm.  A donation of $20-$50 per person is suggested.  To register, please email [email protected] or call 410-603-8361. 

Allegro Academy, a non-profit music conservatory located in downtown Easton, connects musicians through workshops, lessons, ensembles, and performances, and aspires to enrich the lives of music enthusiasts of all ages and incomes in our community. Academy Programs are supported in part by generous contributions from individuals, Talbot Arts, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, and the Maryland State Arts Council.

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The Botanical Art League of the Eastern Shore Presents ‘Garden Companions’ at the Talbot County Library through October

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The Botanical Art League of the Eastern Shore  is exhibiting paintings and drawings in an exhibit ‘Garden Companions’ at the Talbot County Library. The exhibit opened on October 1 and runs until October 30 during regular library  hours. Using mediums of watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and ink, members have paired vegetables and flowers in our gardens that are beneficial to each other’s growth and health.The exhibit will move to the Queen Anne Center for the Arts in Centreville for the month  of November.

Companion planting is a gardening technique where different plants are grown together to benefit one another, whether through improved growth, pest control, enhanced flavor or all of these.  For example, planting marigolds alongside vegetables like tomatoes can help deter harmful insects, while basil, when planted near tomatoes, is believed to improve the flavor of the fruit and repel pests like aphids.

The benefits and modern relevance of companion gardening undoubtedly continue to exist:

Pollination – Companion plants can attract pollinators, improving crop yields.

Pest Control – Some companion plants deter pests; others attract beneficial insects that control other pests.

Weed Suppression – Companion plants help suppress weeds by creating shade.

Nutrient Enhancement – Some plants, like beans and clover, are nitrogen fixers, enriching the soil for other plants.

Soil Health – By reducing erosion, conserving moisture, and adding nutrients, companion plants can improve the soil.

Space Optimization – No matter how large or how small your garden, companion planting allows for better use of garden space.

Sustainable Agriculture – By reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and other external inputs, companion planting can help protect the ecosystem of your garden.

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