Chestertown celebrates its newly designated Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District on Saturday, October 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a lively mix of fun and creativity. Sponsored by the Town of Chestertown, the Greater Chestertown Initiative and the Downtown Chestertown Association, the event will feature studios throughout the A&E district providing pottery, glass, and woodworking demonstrations. Performance artists will grace the streets with poetry, dance, readings, and music. Chalk art will color the pavement. And many of Chestertown’s unique shops will stay open late to welcome guests throughout the event.
The festivities will include a 4:30 p.m. ribbon cutting led by Mayor Chris Cerino at the foot of High Street.
Maryland’s 23 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. They were designed to stimulate the economy and enhance quality of life.
For updates on the evening’s activities, visit the Greater Chestertown Initiative page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChestertownInitiative.
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