January 2015
Annual MLK Commemorative Concert
Annual MLK Commemorative Concert Saturday, January 17 / 5pm 4th Annual Commemoration Concert for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features music, poetry, dance and spoken…
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Revolutionary Theatre AUDITIONS!
Revolutionary Theatre is looking for actors and actresses to perform in plays to be staged on May 1st, First Friday and May 23rd, during Tea…
Find out more »Revolutionary Theatre AUDITIONS!
Revolutionary Theatre is looking for actors and actresses to perform in plays to be staged on May 1st, First Friday and May 23rd, during Tea…
Find out more »Revolutionary Theatre AUDITIONS!
Revolutionary Theatre is looking for actors and actresses to perform in plays to be staged on May 1st, First Friday and May 23rd, during Tea…
Find out more »10th Annual Women Helping Women Concert
LIVE STREAM HERE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18! Can't make it to the show? You don't have to miss a thing! Join us here for the…
Find out more »Empty Bowls – Food Pantry Fundraiser
Enjoy a simple meal of bread and soup, served in handmade bowls created by local potters, community members and Washington College students. These bowls are…
Find out more »April 2015
The Nighthawks with Bob Margolin, a Tribute to Muddy Waters
The Nighthawks with Bob Margolin, a Tribute to Muddy Waters April 10 / 8PM Tickets: $30 http://bobmargolin.com/ http://www.thenighthawks.com/ Event Registration Online for The Nighthawks with…
Find out more »National Music Festival Gala
April 25, 2015 4 p.m. $100 Preferred Seating $75 Upper Balcony BUY TICKETS NOW FROM NMF Save the date! On April 25, 2015, the National…
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Bill Kirchen “Titan of the Telecaster”
Bill Kirchen May 8 / 8PM Tickets: $30 http://www.billkirchen.com Artist Bio: Bill Kirchen Event management for Bill Kirchen “Titan of the Telecaster” powered by Eventbrite…
Find out more »Chester River Youth Choir “JOURNEY”
Chester River Youth Choir Presents A Spring Time Musical Journey May 9 / 7 pm FREE! Donations welcome! The Chester River Youth Choir returns to…
Find out more »Chestertown Tea Party Festival – Street Party!
Friday, May 22 / 6pm Adults (12+) $15 / Children (5-11) $5 Click here for tickets Join us for the kick-off celebration for the Chestertown…
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Saturday, May 23 The Garfield Center for the Arts will be hosting the following events: 11 am Revolutionary Theatre 11:45 Colonial Protest Noon Stephen Christoff…
Find out more »June 2015
Moreland & Arbuckle
June 12 Moreland & Arbuckle $30 ticket/$20 students 8 pm show Powered by Eventbrite BAND WEBSITE http://www.morelandarbuckle.com/ LISTEN: http://www.morelandarbuckle.com/multimedia/ Rooted in Delta Blues, but with…
Find out more »Call for scripts for Short Attention Span Theatre!
Contact: Mark Sullivan, SAST Executive Producer Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre Phone: 410-810-2060 sastplays@garfieldcenter.org Garfield Center Announces Call for Scripts for…
Find out more »July 2015
Short Attention Span Theatre OPEN AUDITIONS!
OPEN AUDITIONS! Saturday, July 11 at 11am Tuesday, July 14 at 7pm Wednesday, July 15 at 7pm PERFORMANCE DATES: Sep 18, 19 & 20 +…
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Legacy Day 2015: Celebrating History, Community and Culture
FREE & WELCOMING ALL! Parade down High Street! Live Music with a Dance Contest! Local Food Vendors! THEME: Dancing in the Street to Motown Sounds--Celebrating…
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Kent Massive
Kent Massive Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5 Tickets available online at kentmassive.com The fifth annual Kent Massive festival is coming this Labor Day…
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Kent Massive Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5 Tickets available online at kentmassive.com The fifth annual Kent Massive festival is coming this Labor Day…
Find out more »The Campbell Brothers Trio
Blues at the Garfield present The Campbell Brothers Trio September 11 / 8pm $30 ticket/$20 students Blues at the Garfield/Jazz Fest Combo ticket – $50…
Find out more »2015 Chestertown Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2015 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Advanced ticket sales until July 31- $25 General Admission - $30 (after July 31) Student Admission -…
Find out more »Short Attention Span Theatre
SAST MOVES TO FALL! Sep 18-20 + Sep 25-27 Producers: Mark Sullivan & Diane Landskroener Powered by Eventbrite Short Attention Span Theatre moves to the…
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SAST MOVES TO FALL! Sep 18-20 + Sep 25-27 Executive Producer Mark Sullivan Powered by Eventbrite Short Attention Span Theatre moves to the Fall! Join…
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SAST MOVES TO FALL! Sep 18-20 + Sep 25-27 Producers: Mark Sullivan & Diane Landskroener Powered by Eventbrite Short Attention Span Theatre moves to the…
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2015 Chestertown HP Festival
October 2-3, 2015 http://www.chestertownhpfest.org/ Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of magic at the second annual Chestertown Harry Potter…
Find out more »Deanna Bogart Band
Blues at the Garfield present Deanna Bogart Band Friday, October 9 / 8 pm $30 ticket/$20 students Powered by Eventbrite Blues, R&B, Boogie Piano &…
Find out more »Lecture: New York Times Reporter Ian Urbina and “The Outlaw Oceans”
Lecture: New York Times Reporter Ian Urbina and “The Outlaw Oceans” part of Sultana Education Foundation Downrigging Weekend
Find out more »Parsonsfield – part of Sultana Downrigging Weekend
Parsonsfield Saturday, October 31, 2015 Doors open 7:30 Show starts 8:00 Tickets $20/students with ID $15 Powered by Eventbrite Parsonsfield is a five-piece Americana band…
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Damon Fowler Band
Blues at the Garfield present Damon Fowler Band Friday, November 13 / 8 pm $30 ticket/$20 students Powered by Eventbrite Delta Blues, Guitar Virtuoso http://www.damonfowler.com/…
Find out more »December 2015
Nutcracker in a Nutshell
December 8 @ 7 pm Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, slightly revised Presented by students of Ballet with Becky Free, Donations suggested
Find out more »Gather ‘Round
Bring a comfy pillow & blanket, snuggle together and listen as KCPL Librarians Natalie & Annie entertain and delight with holiday stories! Join us in…
Find out more »January 2016
Annual MLK Commemorative Concert
Annual MLK Commemorative Concert Saturday, January 16 / 5pm 5th Annual Commemoration Concert for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features music, poetry, dance and spoken…
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11th Annual Women Helping Women Concert SOLD OUT!
11th Annual Women Helping Women Concert Wednesday, March 16, 2016 7pm $25 - Make your reservations early – the event is always SOLD OUT! SOLD…
Find out more »Garfield Center Seeks Scripts for Short Attention Span Theatre
It’s that time of year again! The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre is embarking on the exciting annual adventure in theatre…
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Revolutionary Theatre AUDITIONS!
AUDITION DATES: Friday, April 1st / 6PM Saturday, April 2nd / 11AM WANTED:6 actors needed for two plays male and female, 15 and older -…
Find out more »John Nemeth Band – part of the Blues Series
Boise, Idaho is hardly the place anyone would conjure up as a hotbed of soul music. But for John Németh, it’s where his love for…
Find out more »Short Attention Span Theatre AUDITIONS! NEW DATES!
NEW DATES FOR SAST AUDITIONS! Sorry for the late notice and we apologize for any inconvenience! OPEN AUDITIONS! SATURDAY, APRIL 30 @ 11am TUESDAY, MAY…
Find out more »May 2016
May First Friday – Revolutionary Theatre!
Revolutionary Theatre Directed by Bradley Chaires Showing at 5:30pm and again at 6:15pm
Find out more »Albert Cummings & Band – part of the Blues Series
“The blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin’ band, and that’s exactly what guitarist Albert Cummings does. Cummings effortlessly…
Find out more »Chestertown Tea Party Festival Weekend
2016 Schedule Schedule is subject to change without notice! Please check back! Events at the Garfield Center for the Arts Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:00…
Find out more »June 2016
June First Friday – Narnia Cabaret
Youth-focused, volunteer-run open mic in Chestertown, Maryland, with a vision to connect and inspire our community. Bringing together visual artists, beginner to professional musicians, poets,…
Find out more »Jarekus Singleton – part of the Blues Series
At just 30 years old, Jarekus Singleton is a musical trailblazer with a bold vision for the future of the blues. Springing from the same…
Find out more »Camilo Carrara & Friends part of the National Music Festival
Saturday, June 18 / 4PM / $12 Purchase tickets on the National Music Festival website - click here Camilo Carrara holds a degree in classical…
Find out more »Short Attention Span Theatre!
Short Attention Span Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival 3 weekends! June 24 - July 10 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8PMSundays @ 3PM Powered by Eventbrite Join…
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KENT MASSIVE
The 6th Annual KENT MASSIVE returns to the Garfield Center for the Arts this Labor Day weekend. Get ready for the most diverse small-town music…
Find out more »The Sherman Holmes Project with George Kilby, Jr. – part of the Blues Series
For 35 years, with 10 acclaimed albums and thousands of live performances, The Holmes Brothers’ jubilant and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock…
Find out more »2016 Chestertown Jazz Festival
MORE MUSIC! MORE JAZZ! MORE VENUES! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 FESTIVAL KICKOFF at THE MAINSTAY, Rock Hall, Md. Chuck Redd and La Lucha 7:30 pm, $25…
Find out more »Chestertown Harry Potter Festival Weekend
Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of magic at the second annual Chestertown Harry Potter Festival on September 30…
Find out more »October 2016
Sue Foley Band – part of the Blues Series
Sue Foley is a multi-award winning musician and of the one of the finest blues and roots artists working today. Foley spent her early childhood…
Find out more »The Pam Ortiz Band – Downrigging Weekend
Friday, October 28th @ 7pm - The Pam Ortiz Band General $15 Powered by Eventbrite Join us as we celebrate Sultana’s Downrigging Weekend with an…
Find out more »Holy Ghost Tent Revival – Downrigging Weekend
Saturday, October 29th @ 8pm - Holy Ghost Tent Revival General $25 / Student $15 Powered by Eventbrite MORE AT THE GARFIELD: Friday, October 28th…
Find out more »November 2016
The Nighthawks – part of the Blues Series
Over more than three decades, The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest-working bands around. Their live shows are legendary.…
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Support the Arts, Support the Garfield!
Dear Friends, If you have already made a donation to the Garfield we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generosity to our…
Find out more »January 2017
MLK Commemoration Concert
LIFT UP Our Voices IN SONG SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2017 5PM Dedicated to the memoryof Rev. Clarence Hawkins THE GARFIELD CENTER FOR THE ARTS &…
Find out more »Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup Cowboy
Saturday, January 28, 2017 Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup Cowboy GENERAL ADMISSION $30 / STUDENTS $20 SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE! SAVE $25! $125 Single Subscription /…
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Mardi Gras Dance Party
Mardi Gras Masquerade, Music & Dance Party February 24, 2017 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Non-stop live Music 7 – 10 p.m. Bands: The Dixie…
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12th Annual Women Helping Women
The theme for the 12th Annual WHW Concert is SHINE A LIGHT! This concert always sells out! Please purchase tickets EARLY! LIVE STREAM ON WEDNESDAY,…
Find out more »The Leyla McCalla Trio – ROOTS Series
Saturday, March 18, 2017 The Leyla McCalla Trio GENERAL ADMISSION $30 / STUDENTS $20 SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE! SAVE $25! $125 Single Subscription / $250 Couple…
Find out more »12th Annual KENNY Awards
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 7:00PM Show Highlights & Award Ceremony followed by a reception HONORINGTHE CREATORS AND CAST OF RED DEVIL MOON Garfield Center for…
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Broadway by the river
FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017 8:00 PM An evening of intimate performances & conversations with BRANDON HUDSON from HAMILTON & MICHELLE DOWDY from HAIRSPRAY with Marti…
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SAST Open Auditions!
The Garfield Center for the Arts seeks actors for “Short Attention Span Theatre” (our annual 10-minute play festival) and “Hey! Wait a Minute!” (One-minute plays).…
Find out more »June 2017
The Steel Wheels – ROOTS Series
Friday, June 9, 2017 The Steel Wheels GENERAL ADMISSION $30 / STUDENTS $20 Powered by Eventbrite The Steel Wheels have captured audiences across the country…
Find out more »Short Attention Span Theatre
JUNE 23 - JULY 9 General Admission $15 Students $5 Fridays and Saturdays @ 8PM Sundays @ 3PM Producers Diane Landskroener & Mark Sullivan Become…
Find out more »July 2017
David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience – ROOTS Series
Saturday, July 22, 2017 David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience GENERAL ADMISSION $30 / STUDENTS $20 SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE! SAVE $25! $125 Single Subscription /…
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Chestertown Jazz festival Weekend September 7-10
Powered by Eventbrite COMPLETE JAZZ FEST WEEKEND SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 FESTIVAL KICKOFF at THE MAINSTAY Main Street, Rock Hall Katie Thiroux For tickets call…
Find out more »Hannah Gill & The Hours – ROOTS Series
Friday, September 8, 2017 Hannah Gill & The Hours GENERAL ADMISSION $25 / STUDENTS $15 Powered by Eventbrite Hannah Gill & The Hours combines 70s…
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2017 Chestertown Harry Potter Festival Weekend
A Weekend of Magic: in Chestertown, Maryland Join us! October 6-7, 2017 Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of…
Find out more »Downrigging Weekend – Lecture
Friday, October 27 / 8PM The Street of Ships: The Recovery and Rebirth of New York’s South Street Seaport Museum With South Street Seaport Museum Executive…
Find out more »Downrigging-The Pam Ortiz Band
Saturday, October 28 / 8PM $15 THE PAM ORTIZ BAND Saturday, October 28 / 8:00pm / $15 Garfield Center for the Performing Arts / 210 High Street Partner…
Find out more »December 2017
Gather ‘Round
Saturday, December 16 3:30-4:30pm FREE / KCPL Donations Welcome! Bring a comfy pillow & blanket, snuggle together and listen as our KCPL Librarians entertain and…
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2017 KENNY AWARD
The Hedgelawn Foundation and the Kent County Arts Council announce the recipients of the 2017 KENNY AWARD for commitment to the Arts in Kent County:…
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13th Annual Women Helping Women
13th Annual Dr. Maria Boria Berna Women Helping Women Concert SPOTLIGHT – Lighting the Way Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:00 pm -Tickets $25 - THIS…
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Seeking Scripts for 2018 SAST!
It's that time of year again! The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre is embarking on the exciting annual adventure in theatre…
Find out more »Broadway by the River
THE GARFIELD CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS OUR 2018 GALA FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 8:00 PM An evening of intimate performances & conversations with…
Find out more »Acting Workshop with Tim Maloney
Acting workshop with professor emeritus of theatre, Tim Maloney. Focusing on audition techniques and scene work, this six session class runs from April 30th-May 10th.…
Find out more »May 2018
SAST Open Auditions!
The Garfield Center for the Arts seeks actors for “Short Attention Span Theatre” (our annual 10-minute play festival) and “Hey! Wait a Minute!” (One-minute plays).…
Find out more »June 2018
Short Attention Span Theatre
June 22 - July 8 Producers Diane Landskroener and Mark Sullivan invite you to the 14th year of Short Attention Span Theatre at the Garfield…
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Harry Potter’s 38th Birthday Party
July 28th 7pm/$10 CLICK FOR TICKETS Sponsored by the Chestertown HP Festival Help us celebrate Harry's 38th Birthday! Come to the Garfield Center for the…
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Playmakers present: Alice In Wonderland
August 10th @7pm August 11th @7pm August 12th @3pm
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Chestertown Jazz festival Weekend September 5-10
Chestertown Jazz Festival September 6-10, 2018 Various locations throughout Kent County www.chestertownjazzfestival.org The Chestertown Jazz Festival is an exciting collaboration between Rock Hall’s Mainstay Theater,…
Find out more »October 2018
2018 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend
A Weekend of Magic: in Chestertown, Maryland Join us! October 5-6, 2018 Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of…
Find out more »Mainstay at the Garfield presents: Eastport Oyster Boys
October 27, 2018 / 8pm / $15 Part of Sultana's Downrigging Weekend BUY TICKETS
Find out more »March 2019
Women Helping Women
14th Annual Women Helping Women Concert Wednesday, March 13, 2019 / 7pm / $25 Make your reservations early – the event is always SOLD OUT!…
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Broadway by the River
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! We are so excited to have The Kent County News as our sponsor for this event! THE GARFIELD CENTER…
Find out more »May 2019
SAST OPEN AUDITIONS
OPEN AUDITIONS! Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm Thursday, May 2 at 6pm Saturday, May 4 at 11am PERFORMANCE DATES: THREE WEEKENDS JUNE 21 - JULY…
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OPEN AUDITIONS – HP Street Theatre
BE A PART OF THE MAGIC! ACTORS NEEDED! The Garfield Center for the Arts is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for actors to participate in street theatre…
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Chestertown Jazz Festival
Save the date! September 12 - 16, 2019 Jazz Fest in Wilmer Park September 14, 2019 11am-6pm PURCHASE TICKETS Our 2019 Schedule Larry McKenna Thursday,…
Find out more »Jazz Fest presents Barbara Parker & Joe Holt
Barbara Parker & Joe Holt in concert, 7pm, $20 PURCHASE TICKETS Part of Jazz Fest Barbara Parker is a singer/songwriter who goes in many directions,…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend
A Weekend of Magic: in Chestertown, Maryland Join us! October 4-5, 2019 Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of…
Find out more »November 2019
The Pam Ortiz Band
November 2 - The Pam Ortiz Band 7pm / $15 Downrigging Weekend Concert PURCHASE TICKETS
Find out more »March 2020
15th Annual Women Helping Women – SOLD OUT!
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Women Helping Women 15th and Final Concert –Dr. Maria Boria Berna Women Helping Women Concert Wednesday, March 4, 7:00…
Find out more »September 2020
Jazz Film Festival Drive In
Jazz fans will enjoy movies under the stars at the lovely eastern shore winery - Broken Spoke Winery in Earleville, Maryland. Click for directions Double…
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