Friday, January 9, 2015 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Andre Sisco
Charles Sumner Post #25 GAR – 206 S. Queen St. Chestertown, MD
Andre Sisco, native of Kent County and product of the soulful upbringing of the waterman’s culture, delivers a blend of blues, soul and gospel that is an embodiment of the rich culture of our area. His renditions of popular artists (Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Bobby Womack) are unique to his personality and character and bring audiences to remembrances of less complicated times.
Friday, January 16, 2015 5:00 pm
Kevin Harris Art Show
Charles Sumner Post #25 GAR – 206 S. Queen St. Chestertown, MD
The GAR will be featuring the artwork of Kevin Harris from January 16th through the month of February. Harris, a native of Kent County, studied commercial art in high school, and graphic layout at the Digital Arts Institute in Baltimore. He has been painting on and off for over thirty years. His rebirth as an artist occurred three years ago, and since then has focused on abstract work representing African American culture with an emphasis on spirituality and experience in the community today. His highly original work is painted on glass, from behind with acrylics and other mediums. Curated by Marilee Schumann and Fai Wilson.
Saturday, January 17, 2015 5:00 pm
Lift Up Our Voices in Song
Prince Theatre at the Garfield Center – 210 High Street, Chestertown, MD
4th Annual Commemoration Concert for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features music, poetry, dance and spoken word. Admission is free, but donations will go to the charities supported by the MLK Breakfast Event.
Monday, January 19, 2015 7:00 am
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration
Rock Hall Fire Hall
Monday, January 19, 2015 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
First Annual King Day Film Festival
Charles Sumner Post #25 GAR – 206 S. Queen St. Chestertown, MD
Documentaries including The Boy King, and others will be shown throughout the afternoon. Admission is free. Popcorn will be provided.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
American Spiritual Ensemble in concert
Decker Theatre Washington College – 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD
Vocal workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 5:00 pm Bethel AME Church