Tag: community

Aug 01
Chesapeake Film Festival Announces 2024 Films and Events

This year Chesapeake Film Festival received over 200 film submissions for consideration from 15 states and five countries. “Now in its 17th year, the festival’s reputation has grown, submissions have increased year after year, and the job of curating a final film line up to ensure an entertaining and engaging event becomes both a delight […]

Jul 26
Easton EDC Receives Project Restore Funds For Downtown Projects

Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) has recently received funds from Project Restore to help with ongoing projects in downtown Easton. The funds originate from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, which awarded over $16.2 million to assist small businesses and support local revitalization projects on the Eastern Shore. The Grants from the […]

Jul 26
August Downtown Newsletter

The August Newsletter is here

  • Arts
Jul 09
The Waterfowl Foundation is pleased to announce the selected Painters for the 53rd Waterfowl Festival

The Waterfowl Festival is pleased to announce the selected Painters for this year’s event, taking place from November 8-10 in Easton, MD. Artists featured in this category for the 53rd Waterfowl Festival include local, national and international talent: Sue deLearie Adair (Schenectady, NY), Sandy Alanko (Tilghman Island, MD), Al Barker (Bordentown, NJ), Jill Basham (Trappe, […]

Jul 05
The 53rd Waterfowl Festival is honored to announce artist Ronnie Wells as this year’s Featured Artist

The Waterfowl Festival is honored to announce Texas-based artist Ronnie Wells as the Featured Artist for this year’s 53rd festival and exhibition held in Easton, MD. Mr. Wells will exhibit both sculpture and paintings that he has created specifically for this event. As a waterfowl and wildlife-centric artist, Mr. Wells has won numerous awards and […]

Jul 02
Victoria Wyeth to Participate in Celebration of her Grandfather Andrew Wyeth

The Chesapeake Film Festival (“CFF”) invites the public to a pre-festival series of events celebrating Andrew Wyeth and his iconic paintings. The tribute begins August 15 at Easton’s Academy Art Museum at 4 p.m. with a presentation by Victoria Wyeth. Ms. Wyeth is the great-granddaughter of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth, and the niece […]

Jun 25
Easton Airport’s ACE Program Launches Summer Activities for Kids 

Easton Airport’s ACE Program, in partnership with the Easton Composite Squadron – Civil Air Patrol (CAP), is set to launch a series of dynamic and educational summer activities aimed at middle school to early high school students (ages 12-16). These activities, scheduled throughout July, promise to offer engaging, hands-on experiences in aviation and explore related […]

Jun 25
Tracie Thomas named Chief Financial Officer

Easton Utilities has named Tracie A. Thomas as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Secretary of the Commission. Thomas replaces Steve Ochse who retired after nine successful years as the CFO. “I am excited for this opportunity at an important time in our evolution and look forward to ensuring a solid financial future for […]