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Joe Hickey: a classic rock veteran in St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — For Joe Hickey, local musician and seasoned guitarist, rock was not only a genre of music. It was his life. From the Bee Gees to Led Zeppelin to Otis Redding, Hickey has played with them all and assisted in the movement that we now know as “classic rock.” After a 35 year hiatus, Hickey has re-devoted himself to music. A love that he has shared since boyhood....
House of the Week: American Four-Square Plus
Aurora Street in Easton’s Historic District is a treasure trove for me when I am seeking a House of the Week. I drive along the street frequently and make mental notes of properties I hope to feature, so I was very pleased when I saw this house listed in the MLS. Three of the houses I have called home were either Craftsman or American Four-Squares, and this house combines the best characteristics of both styles- compact square floor plan with minimal halls that maximizes room sizes; usually four rooms/floor; full front porch; symmetry of the front door and window arrangement; shed dormers and shake siding. Add a highly desirable corner lot, mature trees, shrubbery for privacy, nearby Idlewild Park and you have the definition of curb appeal!
Easton Airport Launches a New Logo, Celebrating History and Embracing the Future
Easton, MD - Easton Airport announced a new logo, aimed at celebrating history and embracing the future. Over the last 80 years, Easton Airport has been the aviation gateway to the Eastern Shore. As the premiere public airport in the area, the airport has served aviation enthusiasts, aircraft businesses, and travelers by providing safe operating principles, affordable quality facilities, leading edge technology, and a commitment to the future of aviation in Talbot County.
Mid-Shore Arts: A Spy Check-in with the Avalon’s Al Bond and Jessica Davies
There were two things on Al Bond’s mind for the latest Spy check-in with the president of Avalon Foundation. The first was the introduction of Jessica Davies, who recently joined the foundation as its first director of development after 24 years in a similar role for the University of Maryland. The hiring of Jennifer was how seriously Al and his board have taken the need to develop long-term philanthropic funding for the arts organization and its landmark downtown theater in Easton. Al and Jennifer talk to Spy about the need and the opportunity to reach out to more of Avalon’s devoted fans for critical support for its ever-expanding portfolio of programs and events.
Young Eagles soar from Cambridge airport
Dorchester County is renowned as an eagle habitat, with locals and visitors flocking to Blackwater Refuge and beyond to marvel at their majestic beauty. Among the biggest Refuge features is the online Eagle cam, broadcasting views of nesting parents and, hopefully, youngsters. On Sunday, August 10, a different group of fledglings took flight for the first time at Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport, during the Young Eagles Rally sponsored by Experimental Aviation Aircraft (EAA) chapters 478, headquartered at St. Mary's County Airport in Southern Maryland and 1683 which meets at the Delaware Aviation Museum in Georgetown, Delaware
St. Michaels artist brings community together through live painting
ST. MICHAELS — Sunday evening, between strokes of his brush, Michael Eline, a St.-Michaels-based artist, talks, laughs and encourages the attendees of his live painting event to assist in his portrait of a sunrise rising behind homes and trees. Eline has devoted his life to not only his paintings, but to bringing joy to people through live art events throughout the Eastern Shore. During these events, he encourages people to engage with art and watch the creation of portraits in real time. ...
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