Smith Island Cultural Center Art Show - May 28th, 2016
On May 28th, from 11:30 - 3:30pm the Smith Island Visitor’s Center & Cultural Museum Center is hosting their first annual Arts show featuring the work of Eastern Shore artists, boat builders, historians and more. The event will also feature LIVE music, authentic Smith Island cuisine, and watermen demonstrations.
-- Exhibitors include, but not limited to --
Billy Crockett - world champion decoy carver
Willie Crockett - tangier born and world renowned painter
Michele Green - painter and author
Mark Wiest - master boat builder
Jay Fleming -photographer
Tim Marshall - world class Native American historian
Ed Theiler - model boat builder
Pauli Eades
-- Passenger Ferries will depart on Saturday from both Crisfield (12:30 pm) and Point Lookout (10:30am) and depart Smith Island at 4:00 pm --
-Captain Jason, call Capt. Terry Laird : 410-422-0620 (cell)
-Captain Jason II, call Capt. Larry Laird : 410-251-4954 (cell)
-Island Belle II, call Capt. Otis Tyler : 410-726-1824 (cell)
A larger boat will depart, operated by Smith Island Cruises will Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield and Point Look Out State Park in Point Lookout (www.smithislandcruises.com), reservations at (410) 425-2771
Chesapeake Bay Pound Netting - Video
The pound net fishery for Menhaden is an extremely important component of the Blue Crab fishery. Menhaden are used as bait by crab potters up and down the Chesapeake Bay.
For 'Working the Water' I photographed pound netters throughout the Bay - as far north as the Sassafras River and south to Fishermans Island. Pound Netting is by far one of the most photogenic and interesting gear types used on the Chesapeake Bay.
Old Line Plate - Blog Feature
Kara Mae, writer for the blog Old Line Plate interviewed me last week about 'Working the Water' and the seafood that is such an important part of our coastal Chesapeake culture.
“One of my goals is to help people make that connection with their food and who’s handling it. A lot of people are really disconnected from their food. I enjoy knowing where my food comes from and making that connection. It makes it more meaningful”
check out the story:
http://oldlineplate.com/post/143860668236/interview-jay-fleming