Nov 02 Saturday
Sultana’s Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival has evolved into one of the largest annual Tall Ship gatherings in North America. Visitors who come to the festival can expect to see a waterfront packed with ships, schooners, and wooden boats; performances by world-class musicians; lectures by nationally recognized authors and filmmakers; plenty of opportunities to go sailing as part of a fleet of “Tall Ships”; and the chance to spend the weekend in Chestertown – one of America’s best-preserved historic seaports. Don’t miss it!
Sultana Downrigging Weekend fills Chestertown’s gorgeous waterfront with equally gorgeous schooners, ships, and beautiful wooden boats. Now one of the largest Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festivals in North America, this event welcomes participating vessels from throughout the region and provides festival attendees with the opportunity not only to see and explore these ships but to venture out on the water during scheduled sails. In addition to the ships, the festival also includes world-class musical performances, dynamite food from local restaurants, and the chance to try local spirits.
Nov 03 Sunday
Nov 10 Sunday
During the October/November/December session, Jonathon Nordstrom will be the presenting author to the writer's workshop group. He will be sharing his published children's books and his process to publication.
The prompt for the October November December session will be presented and discussed on October 20th. This prompt will be related to children's and young author's literature.
Nov 13 Wednesday
Featuring violinist Kusti Lemba and bassist Robert Nõmmann
Wednesday, November 13Holloway Hall, Great Hall, 7 p.m.
Rebecca Kontus is a composer and singer who is difficult to classify in terms of genre. Her mellow timbre sounds great in jazz, however, the singer has experimented and challenged herself in very different styles, from gospel to rock.
Sponsored by the Salisbury University Office of Cultural Affairs, World Artist Experiences, Inc. and the Embassy of Estonia, Washington, D.C.
Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Nov 16 Saturday
The World Drum Experience features Latin and African rhythms and classic songs from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.The ensemble features Afro Beat, Steel drums and the balafon, which is the African marimba. Performances include songs by Doobie Brothers, Santana, Babatunde Olatunji, Fela Kuti, Mongo Santamaria, Bob Marley, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Nov 19 Tuesday
Eastern Shore-based Still Waters Trio is Ashley Watkins (flute), Denise Nathanson (cello), and Veronica Tomanek (piano). shimmer is a program of diverse repertoire from Louise Ferrenc, Eric Ewazen, Undine Smith Moore, Blaž Pucihar, and Astor Piazzolla. From A Diamond World to Full Moon Rising, spirituals and tango, this program is a tonal reflection of timbres and melodies.
Nov 23 Saturday
Dr. John Wesley Wright & Dr. William Folger, Artistic Directors
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24*Holloway Hall, Jackson Family Auditorium, 7:30pm & 4pm*
SU’s Opera Theatre in collaboration with University & Salisbury Chorales presents “Opera Thru the Ages,” a solo & choral extravaganza featuring Purcell’s baroque opera masterpiece Dido and Aeneas and highlighting iconic choruses from opera’s most beloved and recognizable literature.
Nov 24 Sunday
Nov 29 Friday
The Artisans Guild of Virginia’s Eastern Shore will host its 22nd Annual Holiday Tour November 29-30 from 10 am-5 pm. 18 stops at studios, historic locations, and a winery, featuring the work of a total of 48 local artists/artisans, will be included in this self-driven tour. To request a map/brochure or to view them online, please visit esvaartisansguild.org.
Nov 30 Saturday