May Night

by

Sara Teasdale

The spring is fresh and fearless

And every leaf is new,

The world is brimmed with moonlight,

The lilac brimmed with dew.

Here in the moving shadows

I catch my breath and sing--

My heart is fresh and fearless

And over-brimmed with spring.

Your membership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project helps to support public art and events! Memberships start at $25 for artists and $35 for individuals. Support the arts in Crisfield, sign up at: crisfieldarts.org/membership.

Updates on all of the events are on our calendar at CrisfieldArts.org under Upcoming Events. Check back regularly :)

May Events

Kids Night Out Paint Night

May 2, 5:00pm

Water’s Edge Cafe

1108 West Main Street

For event details and sign up:

https://www.facebook.com/events/934810037711713/?ref=newsfeed

Crisfield Farmer’s Market

First and Third Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Near the City Dock (10th Street)

Local farmers, artists and so much more!

Gilligan’s Island the Musical

May 5th, 6:30 and 6th, 1:30

Gallery 413

413 W. Main Street

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip...that started from a tropic port, aboard a tiny ship...for a 3-hour tour, a 3-hour tour...

For tickets: https://www.lowershorepac.org/

Crisfield Heritage Museum Opening

May 6

Tawes Museum and Ward Brothers Workshop

3 9th St.

Come in and see all the hard work the museum has done over the winter!

https://www.crisfieldheritage.org/j-millard-tawes-museum

Mother's Day Art Workshop

May 8, 4:30-6:30pm

Corbin Studio and Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Make your mom smile on Mother's Day this year--create a beautiful poem and picture to give her, made by YOU! FREE for children ages 8 and up with an adult present (no moms allowed unless you want to see your surprise!!!) Sign up Dad on crisfieldarts.org https://fb.me/e/2sdmCQ4xI

Holly Grove Pop-Up Art Show

May 19, 4:00-7:00pm

West Main Street Gallery

Another pop-up night to enjoy the art of Holly Grove students!

https://www.socoarts.org/upcoming

Hangin' Out Art Show

May 19-20th

Corbin Studio and Gallery

4 E. Main St.

Come out to see what talent our Crisfield artists have! Everyone is welcome to enter this show and YOU can benefit from viewing and buying their work! A very fun show! CrisfieldArts.org  

Rev3 Crisfield Triathalon

May 21, 6-11:00am

Crisfield, MD

Playing host to many running events in 2018, we introduced the community to multisport in 2019 to RAVE REVIEWS!!!! Crisfield is located in Somerset County, Maryland, where you'll be amazed by the water views and friendly attitudes from its townspeople as we swim, bike and run through history!

https://www.trisignup.com/Race/MD/Crisfield/CrisfieldTriathlon

Annual Soft Shell Crab and Watermen’s Festival

May 28, 12:30

City Dock Area 

This is an annual FREE event for the whole family! There will be the Watermen’s Hall of Fame along with live music, vendors, drinks, and of course, softshell and crab cake sandwiches! The Crab Pot Depot / Union Lodge 33 / Pay’s Snow Shack / Miss Veeneys Sausages / Crisfield Fire Dept / Marion Lions Club and more…

https://www.facebook.com/people/Crisfield-Soft-Shell-Festival/100083180366598 

Always more events to come! Bookmark the calendar to keep updated! Have your friends sign-up for this E-Newsletter!

Upcoming Events

Come visit ALL three Art Galleries in Crisfield and receive an exclusive and collectable photo print card from local artist, Brian Sutherland! ($5 value)

Here's how it works:

1. Visit any of the three art galleries in Crisfield and pick up a sign-up card
2. Get the card signed by each gallery as you enjoy the beautiful art.
3. Once you've visited all three galleries, hand your card in to your last gallery and receive your personal photo print of Brian Sutherland's, Tranquil Breeze

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Buy your tickets now:

Blue Grass and Sunset Festival http://crisfieldbluegrass.com/

Grab a lawn chair, a hat and your sunscreen for a day of fun and music in the sun at the Crisfield Bluegrass & Sunset Festival.

This event is rain or shine! Gates open at 11am and kids under the age of 12 are free.

You won’t want to miss the lineup of artists and bands including Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, A Tribute to Doc Watson featuring Trey Hensley, Jack Lawrence, and T. Michael Coleman, Seldom Scene, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Tim and Savannah Finch with the Eastman String Band, US Navy Country Current and Blue Crab Crossing.  

413 Concert Series by White Boot Distilling: https://www.413music.com/

Dreaming about an authentic Eastern Shore of Maryland crab feast?

Looking for great day of Crab Picking, Dancing and Socializing with your family & friends along with amazing waterfront views and Chesapeake Bay sunsets? 

Come join us in Crisfield, MD, known as the Crab Capital of the world!

Enjoy a LOCAL MD Crab feast with food, drinks and live music with some of the premier musical acts from around the DelMarVa area.

Somerset County Library Programs

Lots of free programs for all ages! Check out somelibrary.org/ and sign up today.

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Have something to add to this event list? Email [email protected]

About the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project

The non-profit Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) is the State recognized entity for the management of the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District. Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations, and other creative enterprises to towns and cities across the state.

Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org