Category: Press Releases

News and updates from our Easton businesses and local organizations.

May 30
It’s Time for Local Color

Each year the Working Artists Forum (WAF), under the auspices of the annual Plein Air Easton (PAE) Competition and Arts Festival, sponsors the well-known annual art exhibit and sale Local Color during Plein Air Easton.   This year’s dates for this beautiful, well-attended show are July 20 through July 23, 2023, when these participating artists will be offering their original two-dimensional art […]

May 23
BAAM Celebrates Groundbreaking

May 13, 2023, EASTON, MD — Local officials, planning and construction partners and the leadership of Building African American Minds broke ground Saturday for BAAM’s new academic center. BAAM leaders were joined by Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day, Sen. Johnny Mautz, R-37, Easton Mayor Bob Willey, several members of the Talbot […]

May 23
Chesapeake Music Brings Jazz Artist Mary Halvorson to the Eastern Shore 

Chesapeake Music is thrilled to present international performing guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson, winner of multiple DownBeat magazine critics poll awards and MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” fellow. Halvorson will be appearing with her Amaryllis sextet on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Ebenezer Theatre in downtown Easton, Maryland. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are available at […]

May 22
P. Bordier brings French pastries to Easton, MD

Easton – P. Bordier, Pâtisserie and Crêperie, has opened in downtown Easton, MD. The shop features indulgent pastries, including galettes and crêpes. Patrons can enjoy modern versions of these French classics made fresh daily. For more information, read The Star Democrat article: https://discovereaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/P.-Bordier-brings-French-delicacies-to-the-Shore-_-Business-_-stardem.com_.pdf Photo: Scott Suchman

May 22
SUP lovers paddle their way into connecting with others in Easton, MD

Have you been on a stand-up paddleboard yet? In Easton, it is easy to get with the Eastern Shore SUP group and enjoy adventures in our rivers and creeks. Kate Richards, who supports the group events, insists that every paddler who shows up becomes a part of the “Paddle family.” Paddlers of all ages are […]

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May 22
Plastic Bag Ordinance Keeps 1 Million Bags Out of Circulation

Town of Easton leads the Way – Other cities to follow. Easton, MD – The plastic bag ordinance was approved by the Town via Ordinance 784, which passed on 9/6/2022 and went into effect 4/2/ 2023. The Town of Easton’s plastic bag ban prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers. The ordinance […]

May 18
Kevin Fitzgerald, Recent Paintings at Troika Gallery

Points of Departure, a Troika Gallery exhibit featuring new oil landscape paintings by artist Kevin Fitzgerald opens on June 2, 2023, during First Friday Gallery Walk. Meet the artist from 5 to 8 pm. Q and A at 7 pm.   Fitzgerald’s paintings are highly sought after and known for their timeless and ethereal quality. […]

May 18
Studio B Art Gallery Opens “Wanderlust” Exhibit During Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk on June 2

Studio B Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, “Wanderlust,” which will debut during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk on June 2. This event marks the gallery’s newest “Art Salon Opening,” featuring stunning artwork inspired by worldly travels and exploration.   The “Wanderlust” exhibit is a celebration of the adventurous […]

May 10
Easton Utilities receives RP 3 Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information contact: Kelly Simonsen410-763-9465Email: ksimonsen@eucmail.comwww.eastonutilities.com Easton Utilities Recognized as Reliable Public Power Provider EASTON, MD, May 10, 2023 — Easton Utilities has earned the highest Reliable Public PowerProvider (RP 3 ) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for […]

May 09
Pickleball Takes over Easton!

Have you played Pickleball yet? You might be alone if you say no! Pickleball has grown in popularity across the United States, and Easton is no exception. According to research compiled by Pickleheads, there are 36.5 million players in America, making it one of the largest US Sports by participants. There are multiple courts in […]