 The St. Michaels Community Center is kicking off its waterfront Summer Concert Series on June 16 with JCT 33 performing at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels. The free concerts continue each Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 1, with plenty of shade, treats for sale, and all performances listed at www.stmichaelscc.org. (ST. MICHAELS, MD – June 11, 2022) The St. Michaels Community Center’s free, waterfront Summer Concert Series is kicking off this Thurs, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. with local favorite JCT33 playing their ‘little bit country, little bit rock 'n roll.’ The series continues each Thursday at Muskrat Park in St. Michaels through Sept. 1, with all performances listed on the Community Center’s website. Muskrat Park features an expansive lawn overlooking St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River and includes a covered gazebo for performances, with plenty of locally-owned restaurants and parking nearby. Guests may bring a blanket or their own seating, with limited picnic tables available. Bringing a takeout meal from one of the concert’s sponsors is encouraged, with alcohol prohibited. “The St. Michaels business community has really embraced our concert series with support this year,” said SMCC Executive Director Patrick Rofe. “The support goes beyond the cost of the performances and is essential in keeping our daily operations going for the people we serve.”  SMCC’s Amy DeWitt, left, and Stephanie Pritchard, stop at Justine’s Ice Cream for a treat. The free concert series is made possible through patron tips and generous local business sponsors acknowledged at each concert. Treats include snow cones, bottled water, and hand-scooped vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream provided by Justine’s Ice Cream Parlor. This year cash and credit card payments are being accepted for treat purchases, with all proceeds benefiting the individuals and families served by SMCC’s programs and activities. The nonprofit continues to provide groceries and meals to those in need during select hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays along with youth, senior, and adult programs throughout the year. Donations to the St. Michaels Community Center’s annual fund and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop, located on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for people in St. Michaels and from throughout Maryland’s Bay Hundred area. The nonprofit also recently announced its first-ever capital campaign supporting the adaptive redesign of its building, with more architectural renderings and more at www.stmichaelscc.org/future.
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(ST. MICHAELS, MD – April 5, 2022) The St. Michaels Community Center’s free, waterfront Summer Concert Series is returning on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. to Muskrat Park in St. Michaels beginning June 16 and continuing through Sept. 1. The concert series starts with the sounds and melodies of local favorite JCT33 playing their ‘little bit country, little bit rock 'n roll.’ All 12 performances are listed on the St. Michaels Community Center’s website. Muskrat Park features an expansive lawn overlooking St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River and includes a covered gazebo for performances, with plenty of locally-owned restaurants and parking nearby. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or their own seating, along with friends, family, neighbors, your leashed dog, or just yourself to enjoy the concerts. Picnics are encouraged, with alcohol prohibited. The free concert series is made possible through the generous sponsorship of local businesses acknowledged at each concert. Early, gold sponsors include Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Bridges Land Management, The Crab Claw Restaurant, Gina's Café, Guildford & Company, Hammy's Burgers & Shakes, Helene's of St. Michaels Salon & Spa, Lyon Rum // Windon Distilling, Old Town Candy Company, Ophiuroidea "The O", The Orthopedic Center at Easton, Patriot Cruises, Rebecca Thomas Events, Salty Tymes, Shore United Bank, Simpatico, Italy's Finest, St. Michaels Running Company, Theo's Steaks, Sides & Spirits, Tilghman Island Inn, Total Home Performance, Town & Country Wine, Liquor, Etc., and The Wildset Hotel. Treats including popcorn, water, and snow cones will be available for cash sale at the concerts, with proceeds benefiting the people served by SMCC. The nonprofit continues to provide groceries and meals to those in need during select hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays along with youth, senior, and adult programs throughout the year. Donations to SMCC and proceeds from its Treasure Cove Thrift Shop, located on Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services, and community events for people in St. Michaels and from throughout Maryland’s Bay Hundred area. More information is at www.stmichaelscc.org. #####   (ST. MICHAELS, MD – Feb. 21, 2020) The St. Michaels Community Center is gaining the support of local businesses for its Sat., March 7 Hubcaps concert at the St. Michaels Inn. The Classic Motor Museum will greet guests arriving to the fundraising event at the Inn’s entrance with a selection of classic cars on display.
St. Michaels Inn is also helping to underwrite the event, and the owner of St Michaels Winery has generously donated a selection of red and white wine from his private stock for the fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the children and adults served by the St. Michaels Community Center’s programs and activities, with tickets available at $50 per person, and limited tables for 10 people available at $450. The Hubcaps are known for entertaining audiences throughout the country with their classic rock-n-roll performances and showmanship. Their danceable music includes a wide range of oldies, from Elvis and Patsy Cline, to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston, and more. The 1950’s themed event begins in the Inn’s decorated ballroom at 7:30 p.m., and includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the best 1950’s costume and dance-off winners. Tickets can be purchased by emailing [email protected], or calling 410-745-6073. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, with the event limited to adults 21 years of age and older. The St. Michaels Community Center’s mission is to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community. Donations to SMCC and proceeds from the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop in St. Michaels, Md. help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services and community events for people from throughout the Bay Hundred area, with more at stmichaelscc.org. ##### Photo/Cutline: “SMCC_TheHubcaps_BusinessSupport_Mar7_2020.jpg” Classic cars from the Classic Motor Museum, like this shown here, will greet guests to the St. Michaels Community Center’s Sat., March 7 Hubcaps fundraising concert and dance at the St. Michaels Inn. St. Michaels Inn and the owner of St Michaels Winery are also helping to underwrite the costs of the event, with proceeds benefiting the people served by SMCC’s programs and activities. The fundraiser dance and concert includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the best 1950’s costume and dance-off winners. To purchase tickets at $50 per person, or a table of ten for $450, email [email protected], or call 410-745-6073. (ST. MICHAELS, MD – Jan. 22, 2020) The St. Michaels Community Center is hosting The Fabulous Hubcaps on Sat., March 7 for a fundraising concert and dance at the St. Michaels Inn. The Fabulous 50’s Flashback event includes snacks and a cash bar, along with awards presented to the winners of the best 1950’s costume and dance-off competitions. The Hubcaps are known for entertaining audiences throughout the country with their classic rock-n-roll performances and showmanship. Their danceable music includes a wide range of oldies, from Elvis and Patsy Cline, to Tina Turner and Whitney Houston, and more. Nostalgia will greet event guests in the decorated ballroom of St. Michaels Inn. This event’s casual, 1950’s theme carries in the eats and treats served, including hoagies, penny candy, root beer floats, and more. A cash bar will be serving wine, beer, and spirits. “Every ticket purchased means more for the children and adults served by our programs and activities,” said SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne. “With many of the event’s costs covered by our generous sponsors, your ticket purchase can really have an impact on someone’s life by what we can achieve.” Helping to underwrite the cost of the fundraising event include the St. Michaels Inn and other generous local businesses. Limited tickets are $50 and available in advance by emailing [email protected], or calling 410-745-6073. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, with the event limited to adults 21 years of age and older. The event begins at 7:30 p.m., with all proceeds from the event benefiting the local children and adults served by SMCC’s food distribution, programs, and activities. The St. Michaels Community Center’s mission is to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the community. Donations to SMCC and proceeds from the Treasure Cove Thrift Shop in St. Michaels, Md. help the nonprofit provide year-round programs, services and community events for people from throughout the Bay Hundred area, with more at stmichaelscc.org. ##### |
