Upcoming Events
Due to COVID events are updated frequently - please see crisfieldarts.org/crisfield-events for the latest information.

Somerset County Library Programs to Go!
Lots of free programs, many with take home kits! Check out somelibrary.org/ and sign up today!

“People, Places, and Things” legacy and new works of Patrick Henry Opening Reception
Fri, November 13, 5pm – 7pm
1100 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD
Somerset County Arts Council West Street Gallery is so very pleased to present
“People, Places, and Things” legacy and new works of Patrick Henry.
The Artist will be in attendance

Deadline for Maryland State Arts Council Emergency Grant for Independent Artists
Fri, November 13, 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Are you an independent artist looking for funding?
Emergency Grants provide funding to artists for losses sustained because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or cancelled due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Open Mic Nite w/ Brooks Flaherty (Steak Nite) at Elks Lodge 1044
Friday, November 13⋅7:00 – 10:00pm

The Open Mic is for Members & their guest. 

For more information contact Mark Mrohs at 443 978 0099 or [email protected], or check out facebook.com/CrisfieldElks1044

Fresh produce from the Hideaway
Sat, November 14, 9am – 1pm
Parking lot near the City Dock & Customs House (906 W Main St)
Fresh produce - peaches, tomatoes, much more! Vegetable plants & flowers for sale as well. On Facebook at facebook.com/The-Hideaway-152388948152995/
  
  • Saturday, November 14th & Sunday November 15th – 10 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday, November 21th & Sunday November 22th – 10 am to 2 pm
  • (with the online auction closing Monday, November 23rd)
  • Saturday, November 28th & Sunday November 29th – 10 am to 2 pm
Corbin Studio & Gallery 4 East Main Street, Crisfield

The Have a Seat in Crisfield fundraiser is an artist/business partnership to auction creatively painted chairs to support the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project. Final sales of these chairs will occur Sunday, November 29th at the Corbin Studio & Gallery in Crisfield.

The chairs will be on display and available for bidding at the silent auction.
Masks and social distancing requirements will be in effect.
To see these children’s rocking chairs or place a bid before Nov 23rd, check out the website charityauction.bid/HaveASeatinCrisfield2020 and go to “Catalog” (button on top left of screen). The benches are also visible but will not be available at the upcoming silent auction. For more details please see charityauction.bid/HaveaseatinCrisfield2020

Deadline for free listing in the Crisfield-Somerset County Times for Small Business Saturday!
Nov 19
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner! Crisfield, Maryland artists & businesses, to be featured in an ad in the Crisfield-Somerset County Times please email your special to [email protected] or [email protected] by Nov 19! Information should include your address, hours on Nov 28, & specials for that day. Sponsored by the Crisfield Chamber of Commerce & Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project.

Christmas Open House at the Weathered Porch
Fri, November 20, 10am – 5pm
Sat, November 21, 10am – 5pm
1003 W Main St, Crisfield, MD 21817 (map)

Crisfield Heritage Foundation wooden Santa Carving Class
Sat, November 21, 9am – 5pm
J Millard Tawes Museum, 3 9th St, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA (map)
Currently full. Additional sign ups will be placed on the waiting list and contacted if things change. If interested send an email to [email protected] for more information.

Fresh produce from the Hideaway
Sat, November 21, 9am – 1pm
Parking lot near the City Dock & Customs House (906 W Main St)
Fresh produce - peaches, tomatoes, much more! Vegetable plants & flowers for sale as well. On Facebook at facebook.com/The-Hideaway-152388948152995/

Lime Green " Shake Your Tail Feather" Dance at Elks Lodge 1044
Sat, November 21, 7pm – 10pm
4410 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817
Ticketed event

For more information contact Mark Mrohs at 443 978 0099 or [email protected], or check out facebook.com/CrisfieldElks1044

Fresh produce from the Hideaway
Weds, Nov 25, 9am – 2pm
Parking lot near the City Dock & Customs House (906 W Main St)
Fresh produce - peaches, tomatoes, much more! Vegetable plants & flowers for sale as well. On Facebook at facebook.com/The-Hideaway-152388948152995/

" Thanksgiving Morning" Bloody Mary & Mimosa Social at Elks Lodge 1044
Friday, November 27 9:30am - 12:30 pm 
Bring a toy for "Fill The Van" Christmas Drive

For more information contact Mark Mrohs at 443 978 0099 or [email protected], or check out facebook.com/CrisfieldElks1044

For Elks members and their guest.  

Black Friday DJ Nick @Nite & DJ Adam Dutch at Elks Lodge 1044
Fri, November 27, 7pm – 11pm
4410 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817
Bring a toy for "Fill The Van" Christmas Drive
Ticketed event

For more information contact Mark Mrohs at 443 978 0099 or [email protected], or check out facebook.com/CrisfieldElks1044

Small Business Saturday
Sat, Nov 28
Shop local in Crisfield! Updates at CrisfieldArts.org

Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Planning Meeting
Dec 2, 2020 05:30 PM
Be a part of something great! All are welcome!
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 925 0933 2407
Passcode: 963125
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Crisfield Christmas Parade
Friday, Dec 4, 2020
Hosted by the Crisfield Chamber of Commerce. For updates contact [email protected] or see crisfieldevents.com/

Crisfield Historic Church Tour - Christmas Event
Sat, Dec 5, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
The tour begins with a short trip out in the country to visit chapels that were built in the first half of the 1800’s continuing onto other churches until reaching the large grandiose structures built in the early 20th century when Crisfield was the ‘Seafood Capitol of the World.’
Due to COVID, we are NOT using a bus this year, and attendees will have to use their own vehicles. Attendees may travel together at their own choosing, but masks must be worn when entering & exiting each church.
Email [email protected] for more info and to purchase a ticket. Space is limited. $10 per person

Basketball & tennis courts mural design applications due
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020
The Maryland Office of Tourism is asking for deals, incentives or gifts with purchase that will be featured on the OTD web site. The deals will appear on the VisitMaryland.org, the official Tourism Website that receives 2.5 million unique visitors. Additionally, the Maryland Office of Tourism is purchasing advertising dollars on digital outlets that are highly targeted.  To register your discount package deal, click here.

For more information about “Open for the Holidays”, email Rich Gilbert, Travel Trade Sales Manager, OTD, at [email protected]. 
New Memberships & Renewing Members - Thank you!

Mary Beth Spencer - Sustaining Membership
Paul Gorely- Artist Membership
Claire Otterbein - Individual Membership
Tawes Insurance - Sustaining Member
Annemessex Plumbing - Patron
Bill & Joy Butrill - Patron
Jay & Debbie Tawes -Sustaining Membership
Jim & Carolyn Neal - Sustaining Membership
Jeanne & Frans van Hekken - Sustaining Membership
Terri Baker - Family Membership
Tamilin Truitt - Patron


                                                   
About the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project

The non-profit Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) Project 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.