Performances & Events
Located just a short walk from downtown Chestertown, Washington College is an integral part of the culture of this gem of the Eastern Shore. Residents and visitors to the region have many opportunities to enjoy theatre, music, literary readings, dance, and more that are featured on campus.
Featured Events
National Music Festival
The Festival, a division of OuterArts Maryland, Inc., combines world-class mentor musicians and gifted pre-professional apprentice musicians for an intense Festival experience the first two weeks of each June. All apprentices receive full scholarships and housing, mostly with host families in private homes. The two groups rehearse and perform side by side in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, choral, and chamber opera repertoire. In two weeks, these musicians present over 30 concerts and dozens of free open rehearsals for music lovers from around the world.
Details
- June 1-14, 2025
- Gibson Center for the Arts
André Mehmari
André Mehmari is considered one of Brazil's most talented musicians. His activities as pianist, composer, and arranger are highly regarded in both popular and classical music. As his compositions have been performed by leading orchestras such as Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo and chamber ensembles such as the São Paulo String Quartet, his career in jazz and Brazilian popular music has attained wide attention with performances in all of Brazil's major jazz festivals and abroad at Umbria Jazz in Italy and Juan Les-Pins in France.
Details
- September 26, 2025
- Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts
Cloud Tectonics
by Jose Rivera directed by Sergio Cilla
On a stormy night in Los Anges, a lonely man named Anibal picks up a pregnant hitchhiker and welcomes her into his home. Clocks stop, visitors materialize out of nowhere and love ticks louder and faster with each heartbeat. This magical love story asks the timeless question: is there a right time for love?
Details
- Fall 2025
- Gibson Center for the Arts