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Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival

The two-day, spectacular, family-friendly, ice carving festival is back on February 17th and 18th throughout Downtown Easton. The festival features larger-than-life sculptures made of solid ice, music, and a free outdoor skating rink. Many restaurants are also getting involved with tastings. There will also be children’s activities and live ice carving demonstrations. The festival will be open 5–9 p.m. on Friday and noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday. New this year is a Fire Trail map, featuring tasting spots for festival-themed food and spirits, as well as a Snow Trail treasure hunt. Find more information at discovereaston.com/fireandice.

 FROM THE GROUND UP: AN ARCHAEOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON NATIVE CHESAPEAKE FOODS

Join local archaeologist and food historian Henry Ward for a culinary exploration of recipes that celebrate indigenous foods and native cuisine of the Chesapeake Bay region. This speaker series event will be held February 1st at 3 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Ward will share his unique perspective on this cuisine and how his archaeological investigation inspired the development and preparation of these recipes. Find more information and register for this event at cbmm.org.

OC Seaside Boat Show

The OC Seaside Boat Show is returning for its 40th annual show. The weekend show will be held February 17th through 19th at the Ocean City Convention Center starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday). You’ll see 350 boats on display, more than 140 exhibitors, bass boats, accessory specials, and so much more. Find more information at ocboatshow.com.

Stews & Brews

Your cure for the winter blues is here. The 3rd Annual Stews & Brews at Easton Volunteer Fire Department will be on February 18th from noon to 4 p.m. Stews & Brews is a can’t-miss beer festival featuring 30-plus craft brewers, wineries, and distillers, as well as unlimited tastings from 10 restaurants and caterers who will be offering samples of their stews. Find more information on Easton Beer Fest’s website, eastonbeerfest.com.

CHESAPEAKE MUSIC CONCERT 

Chesapeake Music presents “Stars of the Next Generation” interlude concert at Ebenezer Theatre in Easton on February 5th at 2 p.m. Violinist Randall Goosby, violist Natalie Loughran, and pianist Zhu Wang will perform varied works, ranging from Mozart’s iconic Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola to Florence Price’s recently rediscovered Two Fantasies for violin and piano. Order your tickets at chesapeakemusic.org.

MOTHER/SON & DADDY/ DAUGHTER VALENTINE ICE SKATING

Tradition continues! Talbot County Community Center will host the annual Mother/Son Valentine Ice Skate (February 6th), as well as the Daddy/Daughter Valentine Ice Skate (February 8th and 9th). All events start at 6 p.m. The tradition will include refreshments, ice games, door prizes, photos, and more. Register at talbotparks.org.

 Fall in Love with St. Michaels

Valentine’s Day comes quickly and if you don’t have plans or a gift to give your significant other yet, perhaps plan to Fall in Love with St. Michaels with this promotional getaway. On February 12th through 14th, you can plan a romantic getaway to a bed and breakfast or hotel in St. Michaels. Local boutiques and restaurants will also make your stay memorable. Find more information about promotions and options at tourtalbot.org.