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July
Big Band Night
July 5, 7-10pm
Come hear jazzy big band sounds come alive on the Museums
Tolchester Beach Bandstand. Stay into the evening to enjoy the St.
Michaels fireworks over the Miles River. $10, $5 members.
Chesapeake Folk Festival
July 26, 10am 6pm
Celebrate the Bays people, traditions, work, food, and music!
Enjoy hands-on demonstrations by regional craftspeople, boat rides,
steamed crabs, BBQ chicken, beer, and musical performances by the
Zionaires and Irish traditional musicians. Rain or shine!
August
Buyboat Reunion
August 8-10, 11am 3pm
Come see a number of these historic boats and talk with their owners.
The Chesapeake Bay "buyboat" was designed to haul oysters,
crabs, or fish to market. Buyboats would go out to meet skipjacks
(or other watermen and workboats) and buy their catch, so that skipjack's
captain and crew could continue dregding for oysters. Buyboats are
distinct for their decks, pilot house, and sizable holds. More details
to come.
11th Annual Boat Auction
August 30, 11am 3pm
Boating experts and novices alike have the same opportunity to bid
on the boat of their dreams! Offerings include everything from wooden
rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers. Included
with Museum admission. Food additional cost.
September
Painting the Chesapeake en Plein Air
Tuesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 10th
9:00 AM -4:00 PM both days
Location: VLA and CBMM Campus
Fee: $200 CBMM, $225 non-members
Lisa Egeli will teach her approach to capturing the Chesapeake Bays
shorelines, boats, and many colorful moods. Emphasis will be on
beginning with a well-drawn and composed scene, and progressing
to a harmonious painting capturing the light and color of the scene.
Working on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, students
will start the day with a demo by Lisa, then begin their own work.
Each day will close with critiques of the days work. Students
should bring their lunch, beverages, sunscreen and a hat. A supply
list will be sent with your confirmation.
The Boating Party
September 13, 6pm to 10pm
Be a part of the Museums fall gala fundraiser "Chesapeake
Bounty!" In its 11th year, the Boating Party includes cocktails,
fine dining featuring locally grown food prepared by PeachBlossoms
Catering, and dancing to the music of the Golden Gup on Navy Point.
Tickets for this popular event are $175 per person or $2,750 for
a Benefactor table of ten and can be reserved by calling 410-745-2916,
ext. 122. Click here for more information.
Marine Art of Yesterday and Today Luncheon
Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Location: Academy Art Museum in Easton
Fee: $20 CBMM or Academy members, $25 non-members
Russell Jinishian is internationally recognized as Americas
leading authority on contemporary marine art. During this special
collaboration between CBMM and the Academy Art Museum, Mr. Jinishian
will chronicle the history of marine art, and its beginnings through
to the present day highlighting some of the key artists and
their most important works. When only once there were a handful
of marine artists, today there are literally thousands of artists
dedicating themselves to this art form across the United States
and around the world. The result is a pool of marine art that far
exceeds anything else in any other time in our history. Lunch included
with program fee.
Building a Ship in a Bottle
Saturday, September 20th 9:30 AM -4:30 PM
Sunday, September 21st 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
Location: VLA
Fee: $175 CBMM, $200 non-members
Discover the age-old sailor secrets of building a ship in a bottle.
Join local model shipwright Jim Wortman of Talbot Street Ship Shop
in exploring these secrets while building your own skipjack model,
then placing it in a bottle using the traditional methods. This
class will take inspiration from some of the best contemporary marine
art presented by members of the American Society of Marine Artists.
To insure success, the class will be limited to six.
A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.
Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
September 20 & 21, 8am 6pm
6th anniversary Lighthouse Challenge. Participate in Marylands
Lighthouse Challenge by visiting lighthouses around the state. Stop
by CBMMs own Hooper Strait Lighthouse! For more information,
visit www.cheslights.org/challenge.htm.
October
26th Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival
October 4, 10am 5pm
One of the nations premier small craft events! Hundreds of
amateur and professional boat builders and enthusiasts come from
all over the region to display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes.
Take part in demonstrations and workshops, or simply chat with the
owners and watch these one-of-a-kind vessels race. Included with
Museum admission.
CBMM Members Day
October 18, 10am 4pm
Special day for our members, in conjunction with the opening of
the special exhibition, The Bay From Above. Boat rides,
kids activities, special programs, refreshments.
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