Attraction Magazine

08/22/2025

The Avalon Foundation’s Outdoor Concert Series
August 23 • 7pm-8:30pm
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters – official chorus of the U.S. Navy
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08/15/2025

The Avalon Foundation’s Outdoor Concert Series
August 16 • 7pm-8:30pm
Charlie and the Cooltones – rhythm and blues, classic rock, funk, soul, and country

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08/14/2025

An elegant affair to celebrate the 40th anniversary, the Gala will evoke nostalgia as we look back upon decades of beautiful Festivals from yesteryear.

At this year’s Festival of Trees Preview Gala, a specially curated tree adorned with one-of-a-kind Michael Aram ornaments will be auctioned off to benefit Talbot Hospice. An elegant affair to celeb…

08/08/2025

“We urgently need the community’s help to rebuild the blood supply and prevent this situation from becoming more dire,” said Keith Heim, Vice President at Blood Bank of Delmarva. “Donating blood is one of the most direct and impactful ways to support our healthcare system and save lives.”

Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has declared a blood emergency in Delmarva as the region’s blood supply drops below a two-day inventory, far below the seven-day supply needed to meet hospital and pati…

08/07/2025

“As artists, travel inspires us to see the world with fresh eyes,” said Betty, owner of Studio B Art Gallery. “This show is a celebration of the beauty we discovered abroad and the joy of capturing it on canvas.”

Studio B Art Gallery invites the public to experience “Brushstrokes Abroad, A Celebration of Travel Through Art,” a new exhibition opening on Friday, August 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. during Easton’s Firs…

08/06/2025

True to many artists as children, she said, “Paper and crayons were a way to express myself.” Growing up in New York near the Finger Lakes, Mary Ellen began painting in oil with classes taught by local artists.

On First Friday, August 1, The Artists’ Gallery will feature new work by Mary Ellen Mabe showcasing “Adventures in Colors.” Mary Ellen says that she has always been an artist with a love of c…

08/05/2025

“My studio is known for a ‘traditional made modern’ aesthetic. While I have a respect for classic design, I also appreciate modern materials and color palettes. We carry lines from top brands, as well as one-of-a-kind antiques and handcrafted items. We shop the world’s best furniture and gift markets to curate a truly fabulous shopping experience.”

By Amelia Blades Steward Do you remember going to the department stores in the 60s and being able to shop for just about anything? For those of us who lived in Maryland, it was visiting Hutzler’s, …

08/01/2025

A big year came to the cemetery in 1882. It is when Margy Robfogel and Tot O’Mara’s great grandfather Mr. William H. Myers, who owned Plimhimmon at that time, gave a portion of his land to start the cemetery.

The Oxford Cemetery – Original Folks By Cathy Schmidt Not many enter a cemetery with joy in their step and an open heart, but if you are a lover of history, so much can be learned about the q…

07/31/2025

Who's in the mood for some steamed crabs and a cold beer?? 🦀🍺 Delivery of the August issue begins today, featuring this perfect summertime scene by Mark Hiles. Look for the August Attraction at your favorite spots starting this afternoon and continuing over the next few days!

07/24/2025

July 26 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bluegrass on the Bay

CBMM • 213 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront campus will come alive with Bluegrass on the Bay, featuring The High & Wides, on Saturday, July 26, beginning at 5:30 pm.

07/17/2025

During Plein Air Easton, July 11 through 20, Studio B Art Gallery will continue the celebration with an exclusive Portrait Sculpture Demonstration with Rick Casali on Thursday, July 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Rick is internationally known for his fine portraits in oils and bronze.

Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce a vibrant lineup of art events this July, offering exciting opportunities for members of the community and visitors to connect with acclaimed artists an…

07/15/2025

The National Park Service’s recognition is a major milestone. Many old houses in Maryland and elsewhere have oral traditions of Underground Railroad connection, but relatively few can be definitively documented. The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom was established in 1998 to find verifiable histories among the many rumors and legends. Park Service historians carefully reviewed a 45-page evidence dossier assembled by Washington College students and staff before grating their seal of approval.

The previously hidden Underground Railroad history of a 200-year-old house in Chestertown, , has been revealed by students and staff at the Washington College Starr Center for the Study of the Amer…