Short Attention Span Theater Returns to Chestertown

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Danielle Hanscom

If you’re going to be in the Chestertown area either of the next two weekends, be sure to head to the Garfield Center for the Performing Arts for one of the Short Attention Span Theater performances.  These are just what the name implies, and, as their tag line says: “Just. Long. Enough.”   An evening of 10 minute plays; it’s great because if you’re not crazy about what you’re seeing you know it will be over soon!  But of course we’re sure you’ll love every minute of it.

2013 Short Attention Span Theater Returns to Chestertown

This is the 9th year for SAST and it has proven to be a very popular attraction. And new this year,  if your attention span is really, really short, there’s a showcase called HEY WAIT A MINUTE!  A series of plays that are, yes-you guessed it-one minute long each.   These take place in the lobby 45 minutes prior to the main event.

The Garfield is conveniently located right in the middle of downtown Chestertown, just a mile and a half from the Brampton Inn.   If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend or next, this might be just the ticket!

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Maryland Wine Week

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Danielle Hanscom

Ah, June…the official month of summer,  Dads and grads, weddings, and  perhaps our favorite…vacation planning!!

Sure, not everyone vacations in the summer, but certainly a lot of folks do.

What’s that?  Not planning any big trips any time soon?  Are we making you feel bad? Please don’t despair!  We’ve got just the thing for you…

 

wine tasting in maryland

By Don Kasak via Wikimedia Commons

A while back we suggested a trip to Chestertown might conjure up the Paris vibe .  This time, we want to send you to the wine country.  Not enough time to fly across the country to Napa Valley?  No worries: did you know there are over 60 wineries right here in Maryland??   There are “wine trails” throughout the state offering self guided tours of the wineries in each region.  Our region, of course,  is the Chesapeake Wine Trail, and 2 of the twelve wineries on the trail are right here in Kent County.

Both Cassinelli Winery and Crow Farm and Vineyard are less than 20 minutes from the Brampton Inn and either one makes an excellent day trip for a wine tasting and tour.  And for even more wine tasting fun, check out the terrific menu our friends at the Imperial Hotel are cooking up for you, paired with Maryland wines, for Maryland Wine Week:

Tuesday, June 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

This will be an evening of outstanding Hand Selected Maryland Wines

Paired to a Great Local Farmstead Grill Menu

The Evenings Grill (Buffet)

  Heirloom Tomato Salad

Grilled Local Vegetables

BBQ Grilled Oysters on the Half

Grilled Free Range Chicken

Grilled Crow Farm London Broil

Kent County Green Salad

Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses & Local Fruits

$45.00 per person(Tax & Gratuity not Included)

 

Seriously, how much more local can it get:   How often do you get the chance to sample local food and wine at the same event?!  What a great opportunity…

And as a special treat only for our dear blog readers, stay with us on Tuesday night, June 18th, mention this blog post and get 12% off the regular room rate (that’s a percentage point for each winery in Kent County!).

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Join Us This Weekend for the Chestertown Tea Party!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Danielle Hanscom

It’s that time of year again…the last full weekend in May is time for dressing up in 18th century clothes, sailing on a reproduction of an 18th century schooner, and of course, playing chess with Benjamin Franklin…

Tea Party Chestertown MD

 

Image from Wikimedia Commons

Yes, friends, it’s the Chestertown Tea Party Festival this weekend and this link contains essential reading if you’re attending:  http://www.chestertownteaparty.org/?page_id=21

Print this out and you’ll know where to be for the Beaten Biscuit Contest, the Toss the Tory re-enactment and the Spiced Punch.  And even though that sounds like you might be getting beat up, it’s really just a smidgen of all the events happening in town this weekend.

Beer and wine tastings, dance lessons, guided walking tours of town, public sails on the Sultana, and the always entertaining Raft Race.  And don’t forget Cow Plop Bingo!!!!  But seriously, there is a lot of fun to be had this weekend.  Parking can be a bit tricky, so if you are going, here’s a tip:  bring your bikes and cycle into town from just outside the madness.  If you’re staying at our Maryland Bed and Breakfast, we will have a spot for you to store your bikes. Or, if this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea  (aren’t we hilarious?),  then we can point you in the directions of other things to do.  Either way, and wherever you are, we hope you enjoy the unofficial beginning of summer!!

 

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