Monday, March 29
The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Location: Hynson Lounge, Hodson Commons Washington College
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Author/journalist Michael Meyer provides a riveting eyewitness account of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe that rewrites our conventional understanding of how the Cold War came to an end and holds important lessons for America’s current geopolitical challenges. In 1989, Meyer was Newsweek’s bureau chief for Germany and Eastern Europe. He is currently Director of Communications and Speechwriting for the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon. Book signing to follow.
Wednesday, March 31
Open Mic Night at the Prince
Location: The Prince Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night with Ford Schumman now at the Prince! E-mail Ford at fordo1@aol.com for information and to sign up.
Thursday, April 1
62nd Annual Open Juried Art Show
Location: Heron Point
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Artists from throughout the region submit art in seven categories for judging: graphics, painting on paper and on canvas, pastels, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Over $2,000 in prizes awarded. Work will be on display 9am-5pm, through April 11. Call the Chestertown Arts League, 410-778-5789, for more information.
Friday, April 2
Chestertown’s First Fridays
Location: Downtown Chestertown
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Meander the red-brick, tree-lined sidewalks of Historic Chestertown, while enjoying extended shop hours and arts and entertainment throughout Downtown. For a list of activities please check the calendar at www.kentcounty.com.
Waterfront History Walking Tours
Location: The Custom House, 101 S. Water St., Chestertown
Time: Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 15, except college holidays
Visitors are invited to step back into the 18th century and explore the Custom House and the surrounding waterfront. The Starr Center’s free multimedia audio tour, “History on the Waterfront: A Journey into Chestertown’s Past,” introduces participants to the true stories of the people who once lived and worked here. Call 410-810-7161.
3rd Annual Kent County Poetry Festival
Location: Bookplate, 112 S. Cross St., Chestertown
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
All are welcome to participate by reading an original or favorite poem. April is National Poetry Month. Join In!! Call Robert Earl Price, 410-778-2800, or e-mail rep@foolcrow.com, for more information.
Andy’s Pick – Chester River Runoff
Location: The Prince Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
For ticket information call the theater box office, 410-810-2060
Saturday, April 3
Rock Hall Parks and Recreation Easter Fun and Egg Hunt
Location: Rock Hall Civic Center
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to join in on the Easter fun! Easter egg hunt, cup cake decorating, jelly bean guess, moon bounce and more! For information call Tom Willis, 443-480-2500, or e-mail tomjenkk@msn.com.