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Daddy's Got a Gun

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month Maryland’s General Assembly passed gun legislation, spearheaded by Gov. Martin O’Malley, in reaction to the Newtown massacre. The result was our state’s already-considered-strong gun laws became amongst the strictest in the nation.

Cambridge's Culinary Mantra

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:08:00 GMT

Enter Matt General and Kate Emery, who, after closing Easton’s original source for sushi and Hawaiian-based vibes in General Tanuki’s, embarked upon creating a truly unique Eastern Shore dining experience in Mantra.

An Evening With Pony Bones

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On stage they have set up a curious collection of instruments...at least, compared to most bands comprised of twenty-somethings. Keyboard, Moog synthesizer, drum kit, Hofner bass, a Mac laptop, vintage guitar, and cello adorn the intimate space.

All Together Spent...Again

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:08:00 GMT

It’s confirmed. Former local band of the hierarchical order, All Together Spent, will reunite for one night only this Friday at 10pm for the Brasserie Brightwell's 2nd Annual Witches Ball event.

A Fall Foliage Tour for the Homeless

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:38:00 GMT

Talbot Interfaith Shelter will be putting on an event of cyclical proportions this coming Saturday, October 20th. Shelter Century is a bicycling fundraiser where riders can participate by pedaling in one of three different courses.

The Sounds of Sweetfoot

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Now, thanks to Springer and Jones, there is a place for Eastern Shore artists to both professionally and affordably record their sound. The two settled upon some space for rent in an old cement block building off of Aurora Street.

Social Media on the Shore: Eye on Facebook

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:05:00 GMT

Some Eastern Shore businesses have taken the ball and sprinted towards the end zone. Others, well, let’s just say they either got a delay of game penalty or called a timeout.

Under the Umbrellas

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:43:00 GMT

On this day, a musician, a writer, a seamstress, a carpenter, a salesman, a widow, an artist, and a philanthropist have all gathered around two metal tables bearing colorful umbrellas in order to discuss what’s on their collective minds.

The Fashionista Behind Fashion's Night Out Talbot

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:31:00 GMT

“It’s a celebration of fashion that was started four years ago by Anna Wintour and Diane von Fürstenberg,” explains local clothier and Fashion’s Night Out event organizer Marc Randall, of M. Randall & Co.

Who Is Monty Alexander and Why You Should Know

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:15:00 GMT

I love jazz and do know some names, but Alexander's was unfamiliar to me. Within a few minutes of listening, amid head-nodding and some fairly intense musical analysis, I became disappointed in myself; disappointed for not knowing his name.

SLIDESHOW: Around Town

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:47:07 GMT

Once a month we post pictures of Eastonians caught around town and in the act. Recognize any of these faces?

A Perfect Pear

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:19:00 GMT

“We didn’t know all the sacrificing that would be involved when we were envisioning the business, dreaming big,” explains Alice. “I had no idea because before this I was home for three years with babies while Jordan was working in restaurants."

From the Ice to the Warm Room

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:19:00 GMT

If you haven’t heard of the Chesapeake Curling Club, don’t automatically assume it’s because they are a new organization just trying to get the word out. The club has most likely been here longer than you.

Why Men Need All the Help They Can Get

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:12:00 GMT

I am now armed with real scientific proof that men are indeed handicapped when it comes to multitasking, and therefore can and should whenever possible, make the case for an intern.