Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival
Chesapeake Forum Winter 2024 Preview Party
January 11th, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Academy Art Museum, Easton
Learn more about the 30 courses offered this Winter by Chesapeake Forum. Event limited to the 1st 120 who register at www.chesapeakeforum.org. Catered. No Charge.
36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner
January 11th, 6 to 10 p.m.; Maryland Live!, Hanover
The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom in Hanover, Md. Dignitaries invited to attend include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive Steuart Pittman, and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. The keynote speaker will be Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the youngest son of Rev. Jesse Jackson and godson to Dr. King. Governor Moore will also provide comments at the event. This inspiring evening is the largest celebration of Dr. King’s birthday in Anne Arundel County. A solo gospel performance by Larraine Jones from the Fowler United Methodist Church will be featured. Tickets are $100 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online or they may be purchased directly from MLK Jr. Committee members. For more information, contact Arlene Jackson at 301-538-6353.
January 12th through 13th; Downtown Cambridge
Welcome winter with the Eastern Shore’s Ice & Oyster Fest. The event features dozens of dazzling ice sculptures, interactive games for children of all ages, carving demonstrations, an outdoor oyster bar, fire pits, smore stations and much more.
American Red Cross Volunteer Virtual Information Session
January 12th, 12 to 1 p.m.; Virtual Event by Talbot County
The American Red Cross Volunteer Services offers monthly volunteer recruitment virtual information sessions for those interested in becoming a Red Cross Volunteer. NOW is the perfect time to JOIN US... GET TRAINED... and BE PREPARED to help your local community! Learn about positions with blood donation centers, disaster action teams, and much more. Come listen, learn and ask your questions!
2nd Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
January 13th, 2 p.m.; Downtown Cambridge
This monthly celebration in downtown Cambridge features free art gallery receptions, as well as specials in the independently owned shops and great dining. Shops and galleries are open all day and into the evening. As always on Second Saturday, downtown’s restaurants will be busy, so call ahead with your dining reservations. Plenty of free parking. Updated info at DowntownCambridge.org
MLK Day Program: Let's Create! Art as Activism
January 13th, 1 to 3 p.m.; Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis
Saturday, January 13th at 1pm, we will explore how activism shows up in spaces in many different ways in a special MLK Day program. Artist Oliver James will take us on a journey that offers insight into the transformative role that art plays in shaping history. James will talk about creating pieces that address pressing social issues, spark dialogue, and inspire action. Following the talk, attendees are invited to contribute to a civil rights mural to be displayed at the museum.
Carly Harvey: DC's Queen on the Blues
January 13th, 2 to 3 p.m.; Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library, Annapolis
Join us for an afternoon performance by Blues singer Carly Harvey. Based out of Washington, DC, Carly Harvey combines Blues, Jazz, Soul and Americana roots styles to create a unique sound.
January 15th, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Unity by the Bay, Annapolis
Kimberley Lutz Madden will lead us in the restorative and healing power of sound frequency and healing. Bring a mat, blanket, and pillow if you'd like to experience the sound bath on the floor. Or you can sit on one of the comfortable chairs in our sanctuary.
January 16th, 6 p.m.; Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge
Tuesday night favorite kicks off January 9, and happens every Tuesday night through April 23. Bring your voice and instrument and join the lineup, or just come to enjoy! Free, all are welcome. Refreshments available for purchase.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra School Concert
January 17th through 19th; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
It’s time for one of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s favorite traditions: our annual school concert! Join us for what’s sure to be an out-of-this-world musical field trip! Each year, the Symphony performs annual educational concerts for thousands of elementary school children from Anne Arundel County Public Schools, area private schools, virtual learners and homeschooled students. These concerts take place during the school day at Maryland Hall, and expose students to symphonic music in a fun, inviting, and often humorous way.
