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Friday, September 11, 2009
Film: The National Parks: This Is America
Kent County Public Library, Chestertown
This special 45 minute documentary tells the story of the National Park idea through the lens of a diverse cast of historical characters & brings the story closer to the present than does the larger documentary. Provided by PBS as an outreach effort to increase community engagement around the film THE NATIONAL PARKS:AMERICA’S BEST IDEA by Ken Burns.”
Friday, September 11, 2009 8 PM
Performance: The Took (formerly The Big Picture)
Prince Theatre
A seamless mixture of rock, blues, funk, jazz, and many other styles. The music generates an irresistible urge to dance to catchy rhythms and sing along to memorable lyrics. Crowds have described The Took’s shows using words like “bliss,” “elation,” “nirvana,” and “one hell-of-a-good time!” www.princetheatre.org
Friday, September 11, 7:30 PM(also September 13 & 14)
Film: The General
Norman James Theatre, Washington College
Silent comedy starring slapstick legend Buster Keaton. Set during the Civil War, a confederate train engineer chases down his beloved locomotive, “The General,” after the train is hijacked by Union spies. www.washcoll.edu
Saturday, September 12 8AM to Noon
Chestertown Farmer’s Market
Fountain Park
Downtown Chestertown
It could be said that Chestertown’s farmer’s market started in the 18th Century, since Fountain Park is the original site of the town’s first market. It started in its current form in 1981, which stands as a testament to the community’s support and love of locally grown and produced food.
Saturday, September 12 8AM to Noon
Special Program: WCTR Party In The Park
Wilmer Park, Chestertown
Battle of the Band featuring 4 of the top local musical groups. ATC Cruisers on display, Craft vendors,Kids activities, Beer,wine and lots of food. Hosted by station owner Mr. Dick Gelfman with surprise guest appearances. Proceeds to benefit the Combat Wounded Veterans Waterfowl Weekend here on the Eastern Shore. Bring the family and enjoy a day in the Park. Rain or Shine, Free admission.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 8 PM
Guys & Doll
Maintstay, Rock Hall
Our home town heroes present a fine mix of early American blues, jazz, folk and traditional music. With Sue Matthews on vocals, Tom McHugh on vocals, banjo, mouth harp, trumpet & kazoo, Bill Matthews on vocals & guitar and Tom Anthony on acoustic bass, this quartet is off to Clifden Arts Week in Ireland (where they are perennial favorites) in a few weeks. Right now you can catch them here in their home town club. The concert will feature a set of blues with Guthrie Matthews, a very fine electric and acoustic guitarist and his father Bill. In addition to the concert there will be an auction of three very special items: a private party at the Mainstay, a cruise on the Chester River and a partially completed CLC kayak kit – bring cash or your checkbook!
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Friday, September 11, 2009 6:30 PM
Artist Talk: Jeff Wall
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Two programs will be presented at the First Annual Anne d’Harnoncourt Memorial Symposium in conjunction with the exhibition Marcel Duchamp: Étant donnés, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the work going on public display. In the first program, noted contemporary artist Jeff Wall discusses the impact and legacy of Marcel Duchamp’s Étant donnés. Please note: Each program is priced separately to allow attendance at one or both events.The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the History of Art Department at the University of Pennsylvania are jointly initiating this annual symposium in honor of Anne d’Harnoncourt to celebrate her contributions to art and culture in Philadelphia, the region, and beyond.
