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ISSUE 95 • NOVEMBER 2014
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UPCOMING EVENTS

RiverArts Studio Tour

Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2
Chestertown, Kent County

International Gem & Jewelry Show

Oct. 31-Nov. 2
National Harbor
Prince George’s County

Salute to Veterans

Nov. 2-11
Brunswick, Baltimore, North East,
La Plata, and Gaithersburg

Maryland Irish Festival

Nov. 7-9
Timonium Fairgrounds
Baltimore County

Belgian Beer Festival

Nov. 8
Cambridge, Dorchester County

Across the Bay 10K

Nov. 9
Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Waterfowl Festival

Nov. 14-16
Easton, Talbot County

Sea Glass Weekend

Nov. 14-16

Grasonville, Queen Anne's County

Christmas on the Potomac and ICE!

Nov. 14-Jan. 4
Gaylord National Resort
National Harbor
Prince George’s County

Two-Mile Turkey Trot

Nov. 22
Denton, Caroline County

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Nov. 26
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Salisbury

Frosty Friday

Nov. 28
Frederick

Festival of Trees

Nov. 28-29

Fairgrounds, Garrett County

Chestertown Antiques Show and Sale

Nov. 28-30
Worton, Kent County

Victorian Christmas Celebration

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Berlin, Worcester County

Picture of ladies shopping

Get cultured! Explore special exhibits and arts events in Maryland’s A&E districts, just in time for the holiday season. The Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League Exhibition runs in Cumberland Oct. 30-Nov. 21. Meet the artists at Delaplaine Art Center in Frederick during First Saturdays, Nov. 1. Metalwork 2014 is on display at Gallery B in Bethesda through November. Live music and local artists fill the streets during Second Fridays in Berlin, Nov. 14, and Third Fridays in Salisbury, Nov. 21.

Photo Credit: Eye on Annapolis

Bay Traditions

 

Experience classic Chesapeake traditions at these events.

Sultana Project’s Downrigging Weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Chestertown Waterfront, Kent County
Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War, Nov. 8, Spa Creek Bridge, Anne Arundel County
Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic Rockfish Tournament, Nov. 22-23, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
Photo Credit: Chris Parypa

Holiday Lights & Trains

 

The holiday season is on track with festive light displays and train rides.

Symphony of Lights,, Nov. 15-Jan. 4, Symphony Woods, Columbia, Howard County
Winterfest of Lights, Nov. 20-Jan. 4, Northside Park, Ocean City
North Pole Experience Train, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, Allegany County
Holiday Festival of Trains, Nov. 28-Jan. 25, B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, Howard County
Photo Credit: Tom Fedor/The Gazette

Emancipation Commemorations

 

Commemorate the 150th anniversary of emancipation in Maryland.

Annapolis 1864, Oct. 25-Nov. 1, Anne Arundel County
Maryland Emancipation at Antietam National Battlefield, Nov. 1, Sharpsburg, Washington County
Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations, Nov. 1, Montgomery County Parks
Maryland Emancipation Day Commemoration, Nov. 1, Hampton National Historic Site, Baltimore County
The Revolution is Complete: Emancipation in Maryland, Nov. 1, Frederick
Maryland Emancipation Play: Uncle Nace's Day, Nov. 8, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore
Photo Credit: Google Images

Craft Marts

 

Get a head-start on handmade holiday gift shopping at these seasonal shows.

Howard County Crafts Spectacular, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Fairgrounds, West Friendship
Mistletoe Mart, Nov. 6-8, Church of the Ascension, Westminster, Carroll County
Trash to Treasure Green Craft Fair, Nov. 8, Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County
Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival, Nov. 15, Pocomoke City, Worcester County
Ornament Show & Sale, Nov. 15-Jan. 3, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons, Calvert County
Somerset Shoppers Fair, Nov. 15-16, Civic Center, Princess Anne
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Nov. 21-23, Fairgrounds, Montgomery County
Maryland Christmas Show, Nov. 21-23 and 28-30, Fairgrounds, Frederick County
Amish Quilt Auction, Nov. 22, Mechanicsville, St. Mary’s County
Kris Kringle Craft Show, Nov. 22-23, Hagerstown, Washington County
Christmas Village in Baltimore, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, Inner Harbor
Holiday Shopper's Fair, Nov. 28-30, Ocean City Convention Center
Bazaart Holiday Art Market, Nov. 29, American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore
Martin O’Malley, Governor 
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