Concert Review: Chamber Music Fest Opening Night, by Steve Parks

The Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival celebrated its 39th annual opening night on Friday with a diverse medley of classics performed by its longtime lineup of globally acclaimed musicians along with scene-stealing guest artistry by a young Grammy-nominated string quartet known for its dressed-for-fun virtuosity. The only apparent hitch in the evening had nothing to do […]

Delmarva Review: Place Setting by Katherine J. Williams

Editor’s Note: “Place Setting” was nominated for a 2023 Pushcart Prize in poetry. Author’s Note: I am old in a world that seems to be falling apart. Many have lifted off for other realms, and of those who are left on this blue planet, multitudes are at the mercy of wars and natural disasters. This […]

Mid-Shore Food: Kicking Back at Casa Carmen by Dylan Wayne

[youtube id=”lX7vfEjITMc Locals and visitors alike need look no further than the corners of Cannon and Cross streets in downtown Chestertown to discover Casa Carmen’s inviting traditional bodega-style atmosphere, unique tapas selection, and specialty products. Since its inception in 2017, Casa Carmen has been a coveted hidden gem in Chestertown’s culinary scene, offering a wide […]