Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Come out to support SMTMD as we demonstration traditional music and dance at St Mary’s County Fairgrounds’ Oyster Festival! The performance is from 1-2 PM at the Outdoor Pavilion (indoor adjacent building if there is bad weather).

St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Location: 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Buy your Oyster Festival Tickets here: https://www.usoysterfestival.org/

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

IONA's music is a unique, acoustic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany (France), the Isle of Man, Asturies and Galicia (Spain), as well as their transplants in America. Blending songs, dance tunes, and aires into a rich and stunning tapestry, their style is outstanding in an arena where these traditions are seldom intertwined.

Conceived in 1986, IONA was the musical offspring of lead singer, bouzouki, guitar and bodhrán player Barbara Ryan and wind section, Bernard Argent. With fiddler Jim Queen (banjo and vocals as well), percussive dancer and singer Marsha Searle, and Leigh Oben on guitar, bass guitar and double bass, IONA has become the leading Celtic group in the Mid-Atlantic region.

An IONA show is known for:

1. Traditional Celtic Material The haunting songs, toe tapping dances and the humor of the Celtic peoples from Scotland to Brittany provide IONA with an incredibly varied repertoire

2. Original Acoustic Arrangements All the members of the band play several instruments, often switching within a piece to achieve their unique sound. They weave tunes from different countries around their songs, pursuing complex rhythms with deft professionalism.

3. Lively Entertaining Presentation Above all, IONA's performances are FUN! Barbara and Bernard teach audiences words to their songs (some in Celtic languages!), lead them in clapping and even encourage them to dance!

Doors open at 7 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm

Location: Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd Chaptico, MD

Admission: $15 SMTMD members; $20 Non-members

Advance sales through TicketLeap. You can also buy tickets at the door with cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo.

Refreshments will be made available. SMTMD is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Please come out and support SMTMD as we demonstrate contra dancing and traditional music at the Southern Maryland Heritage Festival on May 18th from 11:30 am - 1 pm at the Windmill Pavillion. For more information about the festival (i.e., ticket pricing, location, daily schedule of events) please see their website: https://sotterley.org/event/southern-maryland-heritage-festival/.

If you are interested in joining us as a dancer or playing in Southern Maryland’s Open Band, please contact smtmd2@gmail.com.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Blue Ridge Gathering is a Knoxville based neo-traditional old time trio. Cody Bauer, Jessica Watson and Duck Ryan combine traditional old time music with elements of bluegrass, Celtic, and folk music along with an energetic and engaging stage presence. Their repertoire includes original songs and tunes as well as covers of artists such as Reeltime Travelers, Gillian Welch and Joe Troop and a wealth of old time fiddle tunes. With a unique ability to fill sonic space with only three instruments and their fun and exciting stage presence, any Blue Ridge Gathering show is certain to be a memorable experience. See SMTMD’s Concerts Page for more information about the band.

Doors open at 7 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm

Location: Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd Chaptico, MD

Admission: $15 SMTMD members; $20 Non-members

Advance sales through TicketLeap (click button above). You can also buy tickets at the door with cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo.

Refreshments will be made available. SMTMD is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

This concert was made possible in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. 

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Due to unforeseen factors, we unfortunately have to cancel this month’s Open Mic. Please see our calendar for the next scheduled Open Mic and other upcoming events.

If in the future you would like to receive status updates about our events, please email smtmd2@gmail.com to be added to one of our listservs.

Due to a number of factors, we unfortunately have to cancel this month’s dance. Please see our calendar for the next scheduled contra dance and other upcoming events.

If in the future you would like to receive status updates about our events, please email smtmd2@gmail.com to be added to one of our listservs.

NOTES: This Open Mic is moved from the 4th Friday of the month to 3rd to avoid conflicts with the holidays. Bring a holiday favorite food or drink to share!

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). A table will be set up in the back for you to drop off any contributions for the potluck (a family holiday favorite perhaps?). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

NOTE: This dance will be free admission for all as we will hold a brief annual meeting to vote in the 2025 Board and approve the Treasurer’s Report.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL!

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Ever wonder why you’re stepping on your partners feet when trying to waltz? Learn the basics of waltzing with or without a partner. We will look at body positioning, foot work, and matching your internal rhythm to the music while relaxing into the groove. Come join us from 6-7 pm prior to our regularly scheduled contra dance (7 pm).

The waltz workshop and contra dance will take place at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Note: Open Mic is canceled this month!

Lynn Hollyfield (guitar, vocals, ukulele), Keely Hollyfield (harmony vocals), Dave Abe (fiddle & mandolin), Steve Wolf (bass) and Jimmy Brink (percussion) will be performing live at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Complimentary refreshments will be offered.

Admission: $15 SMTMD members; $20 Non-members

Advance sales through TicketLeap (see button above). You can also buy tickets at the door with cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo.

SMTMD is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

This concert was made possible in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

Come on out to Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. A keyboard can be made available by prior arrangement. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and performances begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.

SMTMD will be demonstrating contra at the Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival. Come out to enjoy the festival and support us as we share with festival attendees what contra dancing is all about. Serenity Farms is located at 6960 Serenity Farm Rd., Hughesville, MD 20637. More details about this event can be found at https://www.farmheritageconservancy.org/sunflower-festival.

Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!

• The dances are held at Christ Episcopal Church - Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.

• Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.

• Admission $12.00 non-members, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

• Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.

• Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.

NOTE: SMTMD follows the mandates of the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) with regard to COVID-19. Presently there are no mandates for vaccination, masks or social distancing in St. Mary’s County. More information and guidance from the SMCHD on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found on their website HERE. While we would love to see you, we want you to be aware of the dancing conditions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision. For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.