Upcoming Events in the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District
Water/Ways Photo Contest
Photo submissions date – June 1 - August 30
Please submit to the Somerset County Library in Crisfield or Princess Anne between June 1 and August 30.
Exhibit Opening Reception and People’s Choice Selection – Friday September 20 5-7
Exhibit continues to October 4
Bette Orr Watercolors Loose Watercolor Hydrangea Online Course
Open for enrollment
Hideaway Farm Fresh Produce and Jams
August 24 9 am - 1 pm. 104 North Seventh Street
The Hideaway Farm is a small farm using organic methods for growing veggies. They also operate a greenhouse with bedding plands, perennials & veggie plants. Catch them in Crisfield every Saturday in season.
Crisfield’s 4
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Saturday Bay Strolls – Water/Ways
August 24 4 – 7 pm. City Dock, 1300 West Main Street
From above, Earth appears as a water planet with more than 71 percent of its surface covered with this vital resource for life. Water impacts climate, agriculture, transportation, industry and more. It inspires art and music. The newest traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, “Water/Ways,” examines water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element. This 4th Saturday and student art exhibit is associated with Water/Ways, coming to the Tawes Museum on December 7, 2019. For vendor registration, please visit
http://www.crisfieldarts.org/4th-saturdays
. For more information, please email
arts@crisfieldcityhall.co
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.
Tours aboard the
Edna Lockwood
August 24
4 - 7 pm. Crisfield City Dock, 1201 W. Main Street
Edna Lockwood, the last historic sailing bugeye in the world, will be visiting the for the 4th Saturday Bay Stroll, as part of a National Park Service-funded heritage tour around the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay Stroll is part of the Water/Ways Smithsonian traveling exhibit programing for the J. Millard Tawes Museum. The bugeye will remain at the dock through Thursday, August 29th although visitor will only be able to board her during the August 24th 4th Saturday from 4 pm until 7 pm. During this time, CBMM staff members will offer free deck tours, giving guests a chance to explore the bugeye while she’s docked. For more information about the Edna, please visit
www.cbmmshipyard.com/ednalockwood
Bay Gift Vault presents Artist Doug Rayfield
August 24 4 - 7 pm. 925 West Main Street
Meet artist Doug Rayfield in person. Beverages and snacks will be served while you mingle with the artist and learn more about his paintings. For more information, please call 917-575-0467.
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise Old School R & B
August 25 4:30 pm crab feast; 7 pm cruise.
DJ Flea will be playing the Old School R&B hits from the 80's (with a few 70's thrown in) on the upper level of the cruise while music plays throughout the boat on both levels. Earlier in the day, DJ Adam Dutch will be setting the Old School vibe on stage and Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. For more information call 877-328-2722 or visit
www.crabandcruise.com
Crisfield's National Hard Crab Derby is an annual Labor Day weekend event. The unique crab themed festival features crab races, crab cooking and picking contests, carnival rides, arts and crafts, vendors, live entertainment, beauty pageants, a parade, fireworks and more.
Sponsored by the Crisfield Chamber of Commerce.
Sing Crisfield at the National Hard Crab Derby
• Must be 13 yrs of age, those under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent of legal Guardian
• Must be an American Citizen
• Contest Entry: Submit a Video demo to the Sing Crisfield Facebook Page. Video should be “Sent in a message” to the page. ALL submissions must be received by Midnight August 24th.
• Event is TWO nights August 28th and 29th at the Somers Cove Marina, Crab Bowl starting @ 6:00pm. First night is preliminary and second night is finals.
• 20 contestants will be selected from the submissions. They will compete August 28th. Contestants should be prepared with an accapello selection. They will be given 90 seconds to perform their selection.
• Top 10 contestants will then compete August 29th. These performances will be done to music. Musical selections should be in a digital or CD form for the Event Finals. Songs should be within 3:30 minutes.
• Contestants will be judged by 3 out of area, impartial judges.
• Winning contestant will receive “AN ADMITTION TICKET TO The Voice !!!”
• Winner will also be featured on Delmarva Life series at WBOC. They will also have the option of attaining a video of their DL performance produced by WBOC.
Sponsored by the Crisfield Chamber of Commerce.
Hideaway Farm Fresh Produce and Jams in Crisfield
August 31 9 am - 1 pm. 104 North Seventh Stree
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The Hideaway Farm is a small farm using organic methods for growing veggies. They also operate a greenhouse with bedding plands, perennials & veggie plants. Catch them in Crisfield every Saturday in season.
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise MTV 80’s
August 31 6:30 pm crab feast; 7 pm cruise.
It's an all '80s MTV-style party. It's a themed event so dress like Madonna, wear your long hair, and come ready to win prizes for best dressed. DJ Flea will be playing all of the 80's classics on the upper level of the cruise.. Earlier in the day, DJ Adam Dutch will be setting the Retro 80's vibe on stage and Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. For more information call 877-328-2722 or visit
www.crabandcruise.com
The original boat docking contest! Often imitated, never duplicated.
Admission $15
Ways to Lower the Cost of Flood Insurance
Sept 5 - 5 to 7 pm - Crisfield Library, 100 Collins St
Crisfield Mayor Barry Dize invites Crisfielders to a free workshop on
reducing the cost of flood insurance led by Kevin Wagner, MDE
The meeting will begin with free pizza. RSVPs are encouraged but not
required. Please RSVP to jmerritt@crisfieldcityhall.com.If you have a copy of your flood insurance policy or Elevation Certificate, please bring it with you to the workshop.
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise Old School 80’s R & B
Sept 7 - 4 pm - 9:30 pm
DJ Flea will be playing the classic Old School R&B hits from the 70's and 80's on the upper level of the cruise while 97.5FM DJ, Big Mark, will be rocking the dance area on the lower level. Earlier in the day, DJ Adam Dutch will be setting the Old School vibe on stage and Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. It'll be a fantastic day in the Crab Capital of the World. See why it's called the Baddest Crab Party on the Bay.
Sept 10 - 5 pm - Corbin Studio & Gallery 4 E Main St
Be a part of something great! All are welcome!
"Rise Up" Above Addiction
Sept 12, 5 - 7 pm Somers Cove Marina
This community faith-based event will bring together citizens from Somerset County and our neighboring counties as well with experts in the field of substance abuse but will also offer singing, praise dancing, food, family, games, and prizes. The guest speaker will be Pastor Ryan Brittingham from Live Alive Church. He will speak on addiction while sharing his testimony.
Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
Sept. 13 -
7:30 - 9:30 pm-
Somers Cove Marina - Free
Brown Box Theatre Project’s 9th Annual Free Outdoor Shakespeare Tour, Measure for Measure will be performed under the stars in idyllic outdoor venues All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Measure for Measure It is performed outdoors and seating is on the lawn. For your comfort, feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, including weather updates and rain locations, please visit the
Brown Box website.
Sponsored by the Crisfield Heritage Foundatio
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise New Skool 90’s-00’s R & B Hip Hop
Sept 14 -
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
This event has premium crabs measuring 6 1/4" up to 8"! DJ Adam Dutch will be mixing up the R&B/Hip Hop hits from 90's and 00's on the upper level of the cruise, as well as providing the music during the feast in the restaurant. 97.5FM DJ, Big Mark, will be playing on the lower level. And Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion.
Road Scholar in Crisfield for Maritime Heritage Program
September 15-20 - Tawes Museum 3 Ninth Street
Get ready to welcome guests as far away as the west coast, and as close as Lewes and so many locations in between.
Mary Mazzullo from the Tawes Museum says "
Our local restaurants and caterers take care of them the days they are in town. They also travel to Tangier Idlsnd and Smith Island. We have Janice Marshal - local storyteller and singer of songs. Eddie Somers and Tim Howard teach them about the crabbing industry. Kim Lawson does an incredible presentation on the history of oysters. And of course Charlie Petrocci knows every bit of history regarding the area and talks about that. We use a local vendor for transportation to and from - and Somers Cove Motel provides an updated location."
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise Old School 80’s R & B
Sept 20 -
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
This event has premium crabs measuring 6 1/4" up to 8"! Celebrity Chef Maxcel Hardy is back serving up his mouth-watering custom variations of our traditional menu. DJ LS-One (former tour dj for DMX) will be mixing up the R&B/Hip Hop dance classics on the upper level of the cruise, while 97.5FM DJ, Big Mark, will be rocking the dance area on the lower level. DJ Adam Dutch provides the music during the feast in the restaurant and Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. Tickets at
crabplace.com
Correction - “A Taste of Smith Island” Dinner
Sept 21 - leaving Crisfield 5 pm
For the cost of $55, guests receive transportation from Crisfield to Smith Island and back via the Chelsea Lane Tyler, and a menu consisting of Smith Island favorites, including the cake of course! Proceeds benefit the Smith Island Cultural Center. To purchase tickets, call 410-425-3351. Sponsored by The Crisfield & Smith Island Cultural Alliance
Incorrectly listed as Sept 14 in previous newsletter.
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise 90’s—00’s R&B/ Hip Hop
Sept 21 -
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Celebrity Chef Maxcel Hardy is back serving up his mouth-watering custom variations of our traditional menu. DJ LS-One (former tour dj for DMX) will be mixing up the R&B/Hip Hop dance classics on the upper level of the cruise, while DJ Adam Dutch provides the music during the feast in the restaurant. 97.5FM DJ, Big Mark, will be playing on the lower level. And Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. Tickets at
crabplace.com
Crabplace’s Crab & Cruise Motown
Sept 28 -
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fall Grand Finale - The Ultimate Seafood Party season is closing out with a bang. The best crabs of the year show up in the Fall and we'll be putting the cream of the crop on your table. Our Jumbo grade ranges from 6 1/4" to 8"! Tickets at
crabplace.com
Sept 20 - 5-7 pm - Somerset County Arts Council Gallery, 1101 W Main
Sponsored by the Somerset County Arts Council and the Somerset County Library.
Sept. 28 - 11 am - 4 pm
Join us for a waterfront festival celebrating the heritage, cuisine and fishing culture of the Chesapeake. Highlights include food & beverage tents, demonstrations, contests and entertainment.
tasteofcrisfield.com
4th Saturday Bay Stroll
Live music, local food and art by the Chesapeake Bay!
