Marcy Dunn Ramsey 
Summer In The Aerie
September 20 – October 12, 2025

Reception / Artist Talk: Saturday, September 20, 11am – 1 pm
First Friday  – October 3, 5-7pm

MassoniArt is proud to present Summer in the Aerie, a small collection of new work produced this summer in Marcy Dunn Ramsey’s studio overlooking the Chester River. The exhibit will be featured in our gallery along with sculptor, Claire McCardle, from September 20 – October 12.  

Marcy’s work will be on exhibit in our 113 South Cross Street gallery.  Hours during the show are Thursday – Friday, 11am – 4pm, Saturday, 10am – 5 pm, and Sunday 11am – 2pm. Private appointments may be scheduled at any time by contacting Carla Massoni. 410-708-4512 

Coming Exhibitions:
Marc Castelli / Annual Downrigging Exhibit
Mules Feet and Dead Man’s Pennies
October 25 – November 30, 2025
Holiday Exhibition
Featuring favorites from our gallery artists!
December 1 – January 30, 2026
In addition to featured exhibitions, MassoniArt continues its tradition of showcasing a diverse selection of works by represented gallery artists throughout the year. Visitors are encouraged to explore the full breadth of the gallery’s offerings during their visit. 
For more information please visit www.massoniart.com.

The Golden Hour {Rum Room}, Windon Distilling Company’s new tasting room & event space, is thrilled to welcome local saxophonist/composer Stephen Philip Harvey back for a monthly jazz residency this fall. After an incredible response to the five-month sold-out residency earlier this year, Harvey and his trio (SPH+2) return this month for another series of intimate concerts, featuring original music and stellar cocktails. The first show in the series is set for Friday, September 19, with doors

opening at 5pm for cocktails and one dynamic set from 6-7:30pm. Tickets are $40 and available from Windon Distilling here. Following the September date the trio will perform again on October 17, November 21, and December 19. The November show will be a very special live recording session, as Harvey composed an array of songs during this two-part residency. Jaime Windon, owner of Windon Distilling Company, is bursting with excitement for the return of jazz nights. “Stephen and his fellow musicians are phenomenal. Being able to showcase such incredible artists in my new favorite feels like an absolute dream,” she says. Adding, “Listening to original music that was inspired by the Golden Hour is sublime!”

For more information about the Golden Hour, please visit

https://www.lyonrum.com/golden-hour/. For more information on Harvey and his music, please visit

www.stephenpharvey.com. 

Other Relevant Links:

Ticket Link – https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML99JHEJ0G5N0/checkout/IGN3VOK4DW7IAR5PCP7BMOSR

Some on the Eastern Shore have heard of “Witch Paddles”. They are trending across  the country in October. See this Cool video of Colorado Witch Paddle . But so far no  one has done one for breast cancer causes and it seems a natural fit. After all, what  were witches but early American female healers? And where better to have a Witch  Paddle than on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Talbot County? There were even a  couple of witches tried right here on Plain Dealing Creek! And of course October is  Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Eastern Shore has tons of warm, flat water  here, so clearly it was meant to be! 

On October 15th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, the first ever Witch Paddle supporting breast cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment and beyond, will be held at the Oaks  Waterfront Hotel in Easton. Proceeds will benefit the Clark Comprehensive Breast  Center in the effort to procure their own Faxitron machine (which will greatly speed up  diagnosis and allow more procedures to be scheduled in the Center as opposed to the  hospital) and Breastcancer.org which provides free up to the minute information to over  20 million patients and providers around the world to help them make the best decisions  possible. 

The event aims to host 40+ paddlers dressed in witch costumes and 100+ enthusiastic  viewing participants to cheer them on! Individual paddlers can register and create their  own team and local businesses are encouraged to sponsor their own paddlers or  sponsor various stations at the event. The web link for paddler registration and/or  donations): Eastern Shore Witch Paddle at the Oaks .   

The community is invited to view the event at no cost (but contributions are appreciated)  along with complimentary popcorn and s’mores by the firepit and free witch hats to kids  and the young at heart who go for face-painting or pumpkin painting. There will also be  

a fancy VIP pier with an open bar and spooky hors d’ ouvres for paddlers who reach a  total team goal of $250 (or donors who contribute the same). A cash bar and a cauldron  of waters will also be available for general viewers on the lawn. 

Mark your calendars for this fun and fund-raising community event. Children must be  accompanied by an adult and pets are not allowed. If you are interested in volunteering  please contact Stephanie Johnston at [email protected] or Sara Biden at  [email protected]. 

Click here for Eastern Shore Witch Paddle Sponsorship Details or see attached packet. Also attached is event flyer with clickable link and QR code for registration and  donations. (In both Word and PDF formats)

The Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) begins its 36th season on Monday, September 8, 2025, welcoming musicians from across the region to one of the largest youth orchestra programs in Maryland. With eight ensembles ranging from the Preparatory Strings for beginners to the flagship Symphony Orchestra, plus flute ensembles and a jazz combo, the CYSO provides opportunities for instrumentalists of all ages and levels.

Each ensemble rehearses weekly under the guidance of distinguished music educators and professional conductors. Students gain performance experience through annual Holiday Concerts in December at Live Arts Maryland, Spring concerts in March, and the Season Finale in May, along with special community appearances such as the Bowie Baysox National Anthem performance and the First Sunday Arts Festival.

CYSO also provides unique artistic opportunities: collaborations with the Washington Opera Society and Accord Symphony Orchestra, multi-disciplinary concerts like Symphony of the Senses, and projects with choirs, ballet companies, and community partners. These experiences push students beyond traditional repertoire and foster creativity.

Beyond the season concerts, CYSO musicians can take part in international tours (to Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Portugal, and France), the new annual Summer Camp, and chamber music programs. These activities help young musicians grow not only as performers but also as leaders, collaborators, and confident individuals.

“For over three decades, CYSO has been igniting a passion for music,” said Dane Krich, Executive Director. “Whether in rehearsals, on stage, or abroad, our students gain experiences that shape their musicianship and their lives.”

For more information, to register or to schedule an audition, visit www.cysomusic.org.

About Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra

For over three decades, the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) has fostered a passion for music among the youth of Annapolis and surrounding communities—creating the next generation of performers and music lovers. With distinguished conductors and pedagogues, a musically diverse offering of ensembles, and some of the best young instrumentalists that Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas have to offer, CYSO not only empowers its students to become lifelong lovers and performers of music, but also provides them with opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.

Allegro Academy, located at 114 N. Washington Street, Easton, is delighted to welcome students joining private lessons and ensembles this coming school year. 

Allegro Academy offers PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS to students of all ages in piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, brass, and woodwind instruments.  Lessons are tailored to the interests and abilites of the student, and skillfully taught by the Academy’s talented and thoughtful instructors.  Allegro Academy instructors have a combined teaching experience of more than 100 years and with an assortment of advanced degrees from Indiana University, Ithaca College, Luther College, Messiah University, Penn State, Salisbury University, Southern Illinois University, SUNY Potsdam, and the University of Maryland. Teachers are active members of the musical community through professional organizations such as the Music Teachers National Association and the American Choral Directors Association, their careers in higher education, church and musical theatre direction, and other areas of performance.  

New this year is the ALLEGRO WINDS chamber ensemble.  Brass and woodwind players ages 13 and up are invited to join for six-week of rehearsals and performance. Ensemble classes will take place on Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm, beginning September 9.  The group will rehearse easy to medium chamber ensemble works while exploring tone production, ensemble balance, tone color, and intonation. Allegro strives to provide a positive space for passionate musicians of all ages to meet other like-minded musicians and experience the unique joy of playing chamber music. The cost per student is $60 for the six-week session, need based scholarships are available for all participants.

Also new in the coming academic year, the Academy with be expanding its ALLEGRO YOUTH CHOIRS program to now include two ensembles.  The Junior Choir, for singers grades 4-7, will meet on Thursday evenings, 5:00-5:45pm and the Senior Choir, grades 8-12, will also meet on Thursday evenings, 5:45-6:30pm.  Over the course of each six-week session, singers will explore vocal production, rhythm skills, and musicianship through songs and activities.  Choristers will also participate in community events and performances with local artists. The fall session will begin on September 11 with a cost of $60 per six weeks.  Need based-scholarships are offered to all participants and no auditions are required.  All voices are welcome. 

For information and registration for these programs, please visit www.allegroacademyeaston.com.  Interested students may also contact the Allegro Academy Education Coordinator at [email protected] or call 410-603-8361. Programs of Allegro Academy are funded by generous contributions from the community, Talbot Arts, Women and Girls Fund, Mid-Shore Community Foundation, and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Sixteen students participated in the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever Summer Camp, spending the week engaged in music-making, collaboration, and learning. Led by CYSO faculty and guest artists, the camp offered a mix of full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, chamber music coaching, and master classes.

Throughout the week, students worked closely with guest instructor Ms. Preet Saund, Principal Cellist of the Capital City Symphony and Director of Instrumental and Choral Music at Silver Creek Middle School. Ms. Saund has worked with the National Philharmonic, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the Kennedy Center, bringing her wealth of performance and teaching experience to camp.

Campers also received coaching in sectionals from CYSO String Orchestra Director Rob Stojakovich, Concert Orchestra Director Carlos Castrillón, Lily Hensler (band and orchestra teacher at Central Middle School and CYSO board member), and Vivienne Newberger (Assistant Camp Director). Under their guidance, students explored a variety of repertoire, strengthened their technical skills, and developed essential ensemble-playing and musical expression techniques.

The camp also provided opportunities for creativity, teamwork, and personal growth beyond rehearsals. Students participated in music theory sessions led by CYSO Executive Director Dane Krich, engaged in peer performances with constructive feedback, and enjoyed informal moments together over meals and games.

“The goal of this camp was not just to prepare for a concert, but to build community and inspire our young musicians,” said Krich. “We were thrilled to see the students supporting one another, taking musical risks, and having fun while working hard.”

The week culminated in a free public performance at St. Anne’s Parish House, showcasing the students’ progress after only a few days of intensive preparation.

The CYSO looks forward to making the Summer Camp an annual tradition and welcoming even more young musicians in the years to come.

About Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra

For over three decades, the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) has fostered a passion for music among the youth of Annapolis and surrounding communities—creating the next generation of performers and music lovers. With distinguished conductors and pedagogues, a musically diverse offering of ensembles, and some of the best young instrumentalists that Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas have to offer, CYSO not only empowers its students to become lifelong lovers and performers of music, but also provides them with opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.