The first of a series of highly interactive workshops. Having Difficult Conversations about Race: Part 1 focuses on developing conversation skills including, active listening; compassionate confrontation; and clarifying common, but complex terms such as racism, prejudice, and discrimination. The workshop includes: games, visual arts, theatre, and conversations enabling participants to develop the communication skills to have difficult conversations in everyday settings. Registration is required with a maximum of 30 available seats. Conversations about Race Part II takes place on Saturday, February 10th, 1:00pm-4pm. These workshops are funded in part by...

Chesapeake songster Janie Meneely and guitar-playing balladeer Rob van Sante will join forces with West & Rhode Riverkeeper Jeff Holland and friends for an evening of music from the Bay and Beyond. The concert will benefit the West and Rhode Rivers. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.westrhoderiverkeeper.org.  

Try-It Workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Exhibition related workshop associated with “About Prints,” led by artist Helen Frederick (helenfrederick.com). Members free; $15 for non-members. No experience necessary. Basic materials will be provided. Limited space, registration is required. Call 410-626-2556.

The Galesville Heritage Society 2018 Speaker Series begins with members of the village sharing their memories of the James Adams Floating Theater. Before TV or driving to the movies, the annual visit of the showboat brought music and theater to the residents of West River.

Domenic Iacono, Director, Syracuse University Art Galleries, will lecture on “About Prints: The Legacy of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17” at 4 p.m. in the Conversation Room, across from the Gallery. Mitchell Gallery members are invited to a wine and cheese reception immediately following the lecture.

Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell will present a short history of Historic Annapolis. We will discuss HA today, its programs, and current focus. Weather permitting, we will take a short orientation walk through our sites. If you have an interest in becoming a part of HA as a member or volunteer, please join us! Reservations required.

"IN THE FACE OF THE FLOOD: THE COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE LOSS OF CULTURAL RESOURCES" -- SPEAKER: ANASTASIA POULOS BROWN BAG TALK: Planning for Sea-Level Rise -- by Anastasia Poulos, Archaeological Sites Planner, Cultural Resources Division, Anne Arundel County Planning & Zoning

Speaker: Tuck Hines, SERC director and marine biologist In this talk, Tuck Hines will give an overview of some of the Chesapeake's most iconic species, including oysters, blue crabs, striped bass, menhaden and river herring. Despite their vastly different life cycles and fisheries, this talk shows a consistent historical pattern, and points to the key for restoration and sustainable management.

January 31: Andrew Och, Author, Documentarian   “Unusual for Their Time – On the Road with America’s First Ladies” Author’s book will be available for purchase Captain Avery Museum Winter Luncheon Series 2018 Our annual program begins January 24th and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays through February 28th. Come hear our engaging speakers then enjoy a delicious meal of homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert, and beverages. Lecture begins promptly at 11:30. Please arrive early to find your seat. Series for Museum Members: $95; Non-Members $100 Individual Luncheons for Museum Members: $22;...

On Wednesday, January 31, at 12:00pm esteemed scholar and local historian Dr. Jean B. Russo will present:  Risking All in Early Maryland: Disease, Death, and Demography. English men and women who migrated to Maryland in the early 17th century gambled their very lives in the hope of creating a better future than they could expect in Britain. Profound challenges confronted both individuals and Maryland society as a whole: a hostile disease environment, a skewed sex ratio, the lack of protective kinship networks, and the absence of a stable social hierarchy. These challenges...