Thursday, February 10, 2011

What's Happening in Downtown Elkton!

Hospice Valentine Dinner

Friday, February 11, 2011

6 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar)

7 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dinner

Elkton VFW Post 8175

Join Northern Chesapeake Hospice for a fun night out. Tickets are still available for $25.00 person. $5.00 will get you beer or wine for the evening. There will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing.

Chocolate Fountain Dessert. Great silent auction items to purchase! For reservations call 410-392-0254 or 888-892-6685.Limited seating - Advance ticket sales only dinner benefits Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation. Come on out and have a great time before the next snow hits.


Cecil College presents
‘The Love Letter Project, Part 4’

Friday, February 11, 2011 8 p.m. &

Saturday, February 12, 2011 3 p.m.

Cecil College Elkton Station Performing Arts Hall, 107 Railroad Avenue

An original production blending dance, music and theater will be performed by Cecil College’s Performing Arts Program faculty when The CoLABorative presents “The Love Letter Project, Part 4.”

Tickets for “The Love Letter Project,” which are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, can be reserved in advance by calling 410-392-3366.

Submissions for “The Love Letter Project” are solicited annually to develop a new production presented each Valentine’s Day weekend. Materials received are archived into a living library as a resource for future productions.

“This year, we drew some of our inspiration from pre-existing sources which were interpreted in new ways.” said Janaea Rose Lyn, performing arts coordinator at Cecil College. “An example of this is ‘Ideal Grace’ by guest choreographer Vincent Thomas. Danced by myself and Sunshine Webster-Latshaw, this piece integrates dance, improvised music by jazz guitar instructor James Meyer, and a taped interpretation of the famous poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.”

An associate professor of dance at Towson University, Thomas has danced with numerous companies, including Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and is the founder of VTDance. His choreography has been presented at various national and international venues, and he was selected as one of only 11 choreographers for the 2005 Omi International Dance Collective. He is a recipient of many regional honors, including several Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards, a 2008 Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project Award, and two 2006 Metro DC Dance Awards for Emerging Choreographer and Outstanding New Work.

“The Love Letter Project” will consist of several other pieces. “When My Eyes Are Closed” is an original work by guitarist J. Andrew Dickenson, also performed with Meyer. Dickenson will additionally present two guitar and vocal duets by G.F. Handel and J. Offenbach with soprano Yeonjune-Suh. Actress Heather Morrissey will portray a daughter who returns home to confront her dying father in excerpts from “Julius and Portia Jones,” by Brian Christopher Williams. As a continuing structural theme, poems, letters and texts link the individual pieces into a cohesive production.

For more information on The CoLABorative, “The Love Letter Project” or the Performing Arts Program, contact Janaea Rose Lyn at 410-287-6060, ext. 207 or jlyn@cecil.edu.


Love Made Visible

February 11, 2011 – March 4, 2011

Gallery is open: Mon- Thur. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Elkton Station Gallery, 107 Railroad Avenue

In conjunction with this year’s production of “The Love Letter Project”, “Love Made Visible” is on display in the Elkton Station Gallery until March 4. The exhibit features the work of Amanda Kamen, Patti Paulus, Roger Moreland and an assistant professor of math at Cecil College, Joseph Kupresanin. Located adjacent to the Performing Arts Hall in the lobby of Elkton Station, admission to the gallery is free.


Monthly Business Luncheon
Monday, February 14, 2011
12 p.m.
Comfort Suites, 1570 Elkton Road

Program: What your Business Needs to Know about the New Health Care and Tax Laws. Speakers: Roger Owens, Rymark Financial and Jason Preston, Accurate Accounting.

$12 Members and $15 Non-Members
Everyone is Welcome!

Please R.S.V.P. to 410-392-5076 or email jprice@elktonalliance.org.


FREDERICK DOUGLASS: A LIVING HISTORY

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

7 PM

Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue

Celebrate Black History Month and join the CCPL as Bill Gimmette, a living history interpreter, storyteller and actor, portrays Frederick Douglass. A native son of Maryland, Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County and escaped to the North, becoming one of the great leaders of America's abolitionist movement and influencing no less than Abraham Lincoln. History comes alive at the library! Commissioner Tari Moore will be making introductory remarks. This program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. Elkton Central Library Wednesday, February 16 at 7 pm Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot. A drawing for a Frederick Douglass book and $25 gift certificate to Borders will also take place.


TWITTER BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

7 PM

Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue

Twitter is a great, free way to promote your small business! Learn the basics, how to open an account and how to start tweeting. Elkton Central Library Thursday, February 17 at 7 pm. Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot.


Elkton's Own Antique Roadshow

Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011

12PM-5PM

Town of Elkton, 2nd floor Social Hall, 100 RR Ave.

Get your items appraised by certified local appraisers.

$2 Entry fee. $5 per item appraisal fee.

For more info contact 410-398-5076.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

What's Happening in February!

First Friday

Friday, Feb. 4, 2011

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Downtown Elkton


Grand Re-Opening of The Palette and the Page
(formerly Main Street Art)

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
120 East Main Street

Visit The Palette and the Page for their Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Friday, February 4th. Featuring music and a chocolate fountain with light refreshments . The Palette & The Page is also pleased to debut work by Gallery Artist Lauren Vanni. Lauren is the Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Cecil College and we're thrilled to feature her beautiful Ceramics Work of which "Simplicity of form allows for subtleties to be explored." As a 'Gallery Artist' with The Palette & The Page, Lauren's work will be for sale on display throughout the month of February.


My Funny Valentine

5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Cecil County Arts Council

135 East Main Street

An open exhibition of works to and about the ones we adore, symbols, of love in all its many forms. Featured artist, Liz McLaughlin and Iris Dickerson will be in the front gallery. Opening Reception: Friday, February 4, 5 PM - 7 PM. Work will be on display until March 11th. For more information contact 410-392-5740.


Kids Happy Hour
Art Space on Main

138 West Main Street

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This weekly fun-filled event includes a creative clay project, pizza and soda.


ArtistiKris Studio
210 North Street

Visit a real working art studio and see artists create and develop their skills at ArtistiKris Studio at 210 North Street.

Don't forget to stop by and see our other Downtown Merchants: Elkton Florist, The Dance Station, Brother's Pizza, Edward's Fashions and Menswear, Tidewater Tattoo, The Howard House, Colonial Jewelers, Picture It Framed, Lyons Pharmacy, and the Main Street Pub.



Hospice Valentine Dinner

Friday, February 11, 2011

6 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar)

7 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dinner

Elkton VFW Post 8175



Dinner Tickets: $25.00 person. Chocolate Fountain Dessert. Great silent auction! For reservations call 410-392-0254 or 888-892-6685.Limited seating - Advance ticket sales only dinner benefits Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation.


Cecil College presents
‘The Love Letter Project, Part 4’

Friday, February 11, 2011 8 p.m. &
Saturday, February 12, 2011 3 p.m.
Cecil
College Elkton Station Performing Arts Hall, 107 Railroad Avenue

An original production blending dance, music and theater will be performed by Cecil College’s Performing Arts Program faculty when The CoLABorative presents “The Love Letter Project, Part 4.”

Tickets for “The Love Letter Project,” which are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, can be reserved in advance by calling 410-392-3366.

Submissions for “The Love Letter Project” are solicited annually to develop a new production presented each Valentine’s Day weekend. Materials received are archived into a living library as a resource for future productions.

“This year, we drew some of our inspiration from pre-existing sources which were interpreted in new ways.” said Janaea Rose Lyn, performing arts coordinator at Cecil College. “An example of this is ‘Ideal Grace’ by guest choreographer Vincent Thomas. Danced by myself and Sunshine Webster-Latshaw, this piece integrates dance, improvised music by jazz guitar instructor James Meyer, and a taped interpretation of the famous poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.”

An associate professor of dance at Towson University, Thomas has danced with numerous companies, including Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and is the founder of VTDance. His choreography has been presented at various national and international venues, and he was selected as one of only 11 choreographers for the 2005 Omi International Dance Collective. He is a recipient of many regional honors, including several Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards, a 2008 Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project Award, and two 2006 Metro DC Dance Awards for Emerging Choreographer and Outstanding New Work.

“The Love Letter Project” will consist of several other pieces. “When My Eyes Are Closed” is an original work by guitarist J. Andrew Dickenson, also performed with Meyer. Dickenson will additionally present two guitar and vocal duets by G.F. Handel and J. Offenbach with soprano Yeonjune-Suh. Actress Heather Morrissey will portray a daughter who returns home to confront her dying father in excerpts from “Julius and Portia Jones,” by Brian Christopher Williams. As a continuing structural theme, poems, letters and texts link the individual pieces into a cohesive production.

For more information on The CoLABorative, “The Love Letter Project” or the Performing Arts Program, contact Janaea Rose Lyn at 410-287-6060, ext. 207 or jlyn@cecil.edu.


Love Made Visible

February 11, 2011 – March 4, 2011
Gallery is open: Mon- Thur. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elkton Station Gallery, 107 Railroad Avenue

In conjunction with this year’s production of “The Love Letter Project”, “Love Made Visible” is on display in the Elkton Station Gallery until March 4. The exhibit features the work of Amanda Kamen, Patti Paulus, Roger Moreland and an assistant professor of math at Cecil College, Joseph Kupresanin. Located adjacent to the Performing Arts Hall in the lobby of Elkton Station, admission to the gallery is free.


Monthly Business Luncheon
Monday, February 14, 2011
12 p.m.
Comfort Suites, 1570 Elkton Road

Program: What your Business Needs to Know about the New Health Care and Tax Laws. Speakers: Roger Owens, Rymark Financial and Jason Preston, Accurate Accounting.

$12 Members and $15 Non-Members
Everyone is Welcome!

Please R.S.V.P. to 410-392-5076 or email jprice@elktonalliance.org.



FREDERICK DOUGLASS: A LIVING HISTORY

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

7 PM

Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue


Celebrate Black History Month and join the CCPL as Bill Gimmette, a living history interpreter, storyteller and actor, portrays Frederick Douglass. A native son of Maryland, Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County and escaped to the North, becoming one of the great leaders of America's abolitionist movement and influencing no less than Abraham Lincoln. History comes alive at the library! Commissioner Tari Moore will be making introductory remarks. This program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. Elkton Central Library Wednesday, February 16 at 7 pm Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot. A drawing for a Frederick Douglass book and $25 gift certificate to Borders will also take place.



TWITTER BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

7 PM

Elkton Central Library 301 Newark Avenue


Twitter is a great, free way to promote your small business! Learn the basics, how to open an account and how to start tweeting. Elkton Central Library Thursday, February 17 at 7 pm. Registration is required. Call 410-996-5600 ext. 481 to reserve your spot.




Elkton's Own Antique Roadshow

Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011

12PM-5PM

Town of Elkton, 2nd floor Social Hall, 100 RR Ave.


Get your items appraised by certified local appraisers.

$2 Entry fee. $5 per item appraisal fee.

For more info contact 410-398-5076.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

2009 Small Business Person of the Year


The Elkton Chamber and Alliance is proud to announce Mr. Rob Massimiano of Tidewater Tattoo Studio as the 2009 Small Business Person of the Year.

Rob Massimiano moved to Cecil County with his family in 1976 from the Suburbs of Philadelphia to the Banks of the Elk River at Locust Point. Although this was a culture shock for his family, it felt like coming home to Rob since he is a real nature lover. After graduating from Bo Manor High School, Mr. Massimiano went into the service for 5 years, serving as a Navy Seabee and earning a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Marine Expeditionary Medal for service in Beirut, Lebanon.

After returning to Cecil County, he worked at Perelli Cable before his brother, Ed Massimiano, opened Elkton’s first Tattoo Studio on Main Street in 1986. His brother was aware of Rob’s artistic abilities so he offered to teach him how to tattoo. According to Rob, “If he had not offered it to me I probably would never have considered being a Tattoo Artist.”

He worked for his brother for nine years, running the Main Street shop while his brother opened a second studio in Edgewood, MD. In 1995, his brother moved to Florida so Rob purchased the business. And now, 23 years later he continues to make a living as an artist. After learning of his selection as Small Business Person of the Year, Mr. Massimiano stated, “I am grateful each and every day for the incredible gift I have been given. I have received numerous awards for various art competitions and everyone is special to me, but I can honestly say that none of them could mean more to me than this recognition from my hometown. I love Elkton, and its people, I’ve finally found something that fits.”

Mr. Massimiano serves on the Board of Directors for the Cecil County Arts Council and the Alliance of Professional Tattooists. He has been very beneficial in helping create the Arts & Entertainment District. His artistic abilities are shown in the new street banners that align Main Street.

The Small Business Person of the Year Reception will be held Thursday, November 12. The Social Hour begins at 5:30 PM with the dinner following at 6:30 PM. Those wishing to attend will need to RSVP by November 6th with their choice of either chicken marsala or prime rib.