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May 16 – August 30
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Jamie Wyeth - Seven Deadly Sins. The Farnsworth Art Museum. This exhibition is a rare example of a contemporary artist taking on a theme long associated with the history of Christian art. Wyeth’s take on the subject is characteristically his own. He explores pride, envy, anger, greed, sloth, gluttony and lust through ideas and subjects he has studied and observed from his studios on Monhegan and Matinicus islands in Maine. For more information, contact David Troup at 207-596-6457. Email: dtroup@farnsworthmuseum.org.
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May 16 – August 30
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Jamie Wyeth-Seven Deadly Sins. Farnsworth Art Museum's Wyeth Center. The exhibition of Jamie Wyeth’s 2007 series of paintings, The Seven Deadly Sins, is a rare example of a contemporary artist taking on a subject long associated with the history of Christian art. The subject’s focus is human frailty, specifically the sins of pride, envy, anger, greed, sloth, gluttony, and lust.
They will be shown for the first time since their premier in New York in 2007. For more information, contact David Troup at 596-6457 ext 128. Email: dtroup@farnsworthmuseum.org.
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June 8 – July 1
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Maine Media College: Master of Fine Arts Show. Rockport. Opening and reception June 9, 6:30 - 8. The Workshops Gallery is located in the heart of Rockport Village, in the Union Hall building at 2 Central Street.
For more information, contact Kate Fletcher at 207-236-8581. Email: emily@theworkshops.com.
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June 17 – July 8
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New works from Colin Page and David Vickery. Dowling Walsh Gallery, Rockland Maine. Dowling Walsh Gallery, in Rockland, will be hosting an opening reception on June 17th, 2009 from 5-8:00 p.m. The show features new works from Colin Page and David Vickery. The show will be open from June 17th – July 8th, 2009.
In conjunction with the Farnsworth Art Museum’s “Maine-in-America” weekend, artists will be lecturing throughout the week. Colin and David will be speaking about their Dowling Walsh show on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the gallery. For more information, contact Dowling Walsh at 207 596-0084. Email: info@dowlingwalsh.com.
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June 20 – September 12
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Brenda Bettinson: Arcadia and Archetype. Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME. Brenda Bettinson’s paintings and drawings combine realism and abstraction with a sound basis in observation and a deep immersion in ancient mythology. Encompassing work from the last two decades, Arcadia and Archetype assembles about fifteen large works ranging in subject matter from huckleberries and trucks to Priam, the king of Troy. For more information, contact Kat Richman at 236-2875 ext. 306. Email: info@cmcanow.org.
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June 20 – October 25
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Robert Indiana and the Star of Hope. The Farnsworth Art Museum. The show will explore the vast range of Indiana’s work from 1950’s to the present, focusing on his efforts since he moved to Vinalhaven, Maine in 1978. It will include some of Indiana’s best known pieces, such as LOVE, the American Dream, his Marsden Hartley Elegy series and one of his newest, the HOPE sculpture, that premiered at the 2008 Democratic convention. For more information, contact David Troup at 207-596-6457. Email: WriteUs@farnsworthmuseum.org.
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June 20 – October 25
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Robert Indiana and the Star of Hope. Farnsworth Art Museum. The Farnsworth is organizing a major exhibition on renowned American artist Robert Indiana drawn almost exclusively from his home and studio, the Star of Hope Oddfellows Lodge on the island of Vinalhaven, Maine. It will include some of his best known themes – LOVE, the American dream, and his Marsden Hartley Elegy series – as well as more recent work such as the HOPE sculpture premiered at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. For more information, contact David Troup at 596-6457 ext 128. Email: dtroup@farnsworthmuseum.org.
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June 22 – July 16
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College for Kids Summer Workshops. Riley School - Glen Cove Maine. Two sessions June 22 to July 2 and July 6 to 16,9:00-3:00 Mon-Thurs,Financial Aid available-Children choose two of the five fun,creative workshops:Science,Art,Pottery
Theater/Drama,Film Making.Each workshop is led by professionals.Workshops are geared to children enrolled, ages 7-14 - small classes For more information, contact Beverly Brown at 207-596-6405. Email: info@rileyschool.org.
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June 29 – September 4
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New Work By Faculty at Messler Gallery. Center for Furniture Craftmanship. The diversity of aesthetic viewpoints revealed by furniture makers, wood turners, and carvers in this faculty show reflects the dynamism of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s curriculum, which encourages each student to find his or her own creative voice.
More than 40 woodworkers from around the globe are on the Faculty at the Center. For this exhibition we have requested recent pieces that represent their best work.
For more information, contact Betsy Spekke at 207-594-5611. Email: gallery@woodschool.org.
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July 1
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Butch Thompson Trio. Strand Theatre. Performers: Butch Thompson, piano; Eli Newberger, tuba; and Jimmy Mazzy, banjo and vocals.
You know Butch Thompson from Garrison Keillor’s NPR sensation, “A Prairie Home Companion.” By popular demand, we have invited back this respected jazz and ragtime trio to open Bay Chamber Concerts’ 49th season.
For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 1
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Sail a Bark Boat. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Summer fun at Ashwood Waldorf School for children 3 – 6 years old and their parent. Create a rustic boat of bark and sail it down the creek. Along with the craft share a snack, a simple circle or story activity, and summer songs. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207 236-8021. Email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org.
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July 2
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Opera House Opening Night. Rockport Opera House. Performers: Shmuel Ashkenasi, violin; Joseph Silverstein, violin and viola; Marc Johnson, cello; and Anastasia Antonacos, piano.
Two of the world's great violinists come together for their first Rockport concert together, joined by two old friends, to perform LeClair’s Sonata for Two Violins in E minor, Op. 3, No. 5; Berio’s Duo for Two Violins; Moszkowski’s Suite for Two Violins & Piano, Op. 71; and Beethoven’s String Trio in E flat major, Op. 3.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 3 – 6
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Barbara Ernst Prey: The Print Show. Blue Water Fine Arts. A selection of fine limited edition prints of Maine and small originals by internationally recognized artist Barbara Ernst Prey produced in collaboration with U.L.A.E. Her artwork is included in major public collections in the U.S. including The Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and The White House. An esteemed figure in the art world, she was appointed by the President to the National Council on the Arts. Blue Water Fine Arts, Main St., Port Clyde. 10-5 p.m For more information, contact Lindsay Faustini at 207-372-8087. Email: inquiries@bluewaterfinearts.com.
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July 3 – 4
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Lasansky Open Studio and Exhibit. Lasansky Studio of Dance, 11 Steel Rd., Lincolnville, ME. An exhibit and readings of children's artwork and poetry created during a weeklong thematic workshop. For more information, contact Jimena Lasansky at 207-236-3685. Email: jimena@lasanskydance.com.
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July 6
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Full Moon Sail. Camden Public Landing. 7:15PM-9:15PM • $31.00
Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch the moonrise over the islands of Penobscot Bay. B.Y.O.B. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.
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July 6 – 29
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The Next Step: John Paul Caponigro and Alumni. Rockport. Internationally renowned fine artist John Paul Caponigro presents a slide lecture and gallery talk of the work on display in the exhibit The Next Step featuring work by some of his students which explores the idea of fostering visual communication catalyzed through workshop experiences. Gallery opening and reception July 7 at 6:30 pm. Lecture to follow at 8 pm. Union Hall, 2 Central Street, Rockport. For more information, contact Kate Fletcher at 207-236-8581. Email: emily@theworkshops.com.
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July 8
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Castlebay Concert. Little Brown Church, Rte 32, Round Pond. Castlebay, Maine's premier Celtic music duo, accompany sensitive and spirited vocals with Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and woodwinds. Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee transport audiences through time and across the Atlantic with moving ballads, spritely dance tunes and engaging rapport.
Suggested Donation Adults $12, Families $25 For more information, contact Julia Lane at 207-529-5438. Email: castlebay@castlebay.net.
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July 8
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Fairy Making Class for Children. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Summer fun at Ashwood Waldorf School for children 3 – 6 years old and their parent. Create beautiful fairies to fly home. Along with the craft share a snack, a simple circle or story activity, and summer songs. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207 236-8021. Email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org.
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July 9
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Maine’s Emerging Artists of PORTopera Present Domenico Cimarosa’s The Secret Marriage. Lincoln County Community Theatre. PORTopera’s Maine’s Emerging Artists (MEA) Program will present six productions of Domenico Cimarosa’s “The Secret Marriage” at various locations throughout Southern Maine and New Hampshire, between June 25 and July 12. While originally written as a two-act opera to be sung in Italian, PORTopera will present an abbreviated version (about 90 minutes) sung in English. For more information, contact Lincoln County Community Theatre at 207-563-3424.
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July 9
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Miles House and Garden tour. Damariscotta ME. Miles Memorial Hospital League's 19th Annual House & Garden Tour:
Join in the fun of this year's interactive tour...meet the Homeowners
and our Garden Experts all waiting to welcome you to the Greater
Damariscotta, Maine area. For more information:
www.mileshouseandgardentour.org
or 207-790-2009.
For more information, contact Jennifer Cauchi at 207-790-2009. Email: mudpuppies@roadrunner.com.
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July 9
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Miles Memorial Hospital League's 19th Annual House & Garden Tour. Thursday, July 9th. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Tickets $25.00. Miles Memorial Hospital League's 19th Annual House & Garden Tour:
Join in the fun of this year's interactive tour...meet the Homeowners and our Garden Experts all waiting to welcome you to the Greater Damariscotta area.
For more information, call 207-790-2009.
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July 9
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The End of Time. Rockport Opera House. Performers: James Campbell, clarinet; Irina Muresanu, violin; Marc Johnson, cello; and Paul Stewart, piano.
To celebrate the Messiaen centennial, we offer Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello & Piano, Op. 5, No. 2; Bartok’s Contrasts; and Messiaen’s unforgettable Quartet for the End of Time.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 10 – 12
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United Maine Craftsmen's Bangor Waterfront Arts & Crafts Show. Bangor Waterfront Park. Talented Maine Artisans will be selling their one of a kind art, unique gifts, and great specialty foods on the beautiful Waterfront Park. Rain or Shine. Food Vendors. FMI: 207-621-2818 or www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm
For more information, contact Laurie Kelley at 207-621-2818. Email: info@unitedmainecraftsmen.com.
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July 10
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Young Stars of Maine. Rockport Opera House. The annual Young Stars of Maine concert features performances by the winners of Bay Chamber Concerts’ annual prize program, representing the best and brightest young musicians from around the state.
7:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 11
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Launching Your Documentary: A Panel Discussion for Filmmkers. 2 p.m., Rockport. A special presentation with New England filmmakers discussing how to successfully get a film into film festivals, on the theatrical and video distribution circuit, or released in the worldwide television market. Saturday July 11 at 2 pm in the Theater at Union Hall, 2 Central Street, Rockport. For more information, contact Kate Fletcher at 207-236-8581. Email: emily@theworkshops.com.
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July 11 – 12
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North Atlantic Blues Festival. Harbor Park Rockland. North Atlantic Blues Festival
July 11-12, Harbor Park, Rockland
The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 blues artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Blues Festival Hotline: 207-593-1189.
Admission/Tickets:
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12:
$25 Adults, in advance (1 day only);
$45 Adults, in advance (weekend pass, 2 days);
$30 Adults, at gate (1 day only);
$10 Children (6-12);
Children 5 & under free
For advance tickets to the Blues Festival, call 207-593-1189.
www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
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July 12
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18th Annual “Gardens in the Watershed Tour. Seven gardens on the St. George peninsula in the villages of Martinsville, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor and Spruce Head.. 10am-5pm. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Georges River Land Trust. Seven gardens on the St. George peninsula will be featured. A gourmet bag lunch is available by pre-order. Tickets are priced at $20 by advance purchase and $22 on the day of the tour. Tickets and brochures for the self-guided tour are available at selected local stores and from the Georges River Land Trust, 8 North Main Street, Suite 200, Rockland, ME 04841, (207) 594-5166, www.grlt.org. For more information, contact Linda Arnold at 207-594-5166. Email: info@grlt.org.
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July 12
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18th Annual Gardens in the Watershed Garden Tour. Spruce Head, Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde. Garden Tour, July 12, 2009 - 10 am-5 pm, rain or shine, to benefit the Georges River Land Trust. Featuring 7 gardens in Spruce Head, Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde. Tickets are $20 by advance purchase and $22 on tour day at any of the garden sites. Call 594-5166 for more information. For more information, contact Linda Arnold at 594-5166. Email: info@grlt.org.
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July 13
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Windjammer Watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. Rockland. Sail in company with Rockland’s fleet of Windjammers as they depart for their week-long excursions. We will be serving locally roasted coffee and old-fashioned donuts. Reservations recommended, 10:00 am-noon, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695, $30/adult, $20/kids under 12. For more information, contact Captains Mike & Julie Rogers at 207-542-3695. Email: rogers@sailmainebugeye.com.
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July 14
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Art Talk: Comic-al Roundtable Discussion. Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME. Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm CMCA presents a roundtable discussion with artists in the group exhibition Comic-al. Comic-al explores the aesthetic, stylistic, and conceptual influence comics and other popular imagery have had on art making. This is an exhibition that invites laughs. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear from and engage with artists in this dynamic exhibition before it comes down on July 18th. For more information, contact Kat Richman at 236.2875 ext. 308. Email: info@cmcanow.org.
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July 15
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Go on a Duck Walk. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Summer fun at Ashwood Waldorf School for children 3 – 6 years old and their parent. Walk the Ashwood ducks down to the creek and watch them swim. Along with the craft share a snack, a simple circle or story activity, and summer songs. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207 236-8021. Email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org.
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July 16
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Classical Brass. Rockport Opera House. Performers: Empire Brass Quintet - Rolf Smedvig and Marc Reese, trumpets; Gregory Miller, French horn; Alexei Doohovskoy, trombone; and Kenneth Amis, tuba with Deborah DeWolf Emery, piano.
Come hear this fascinating and unusual program of small classical pieces for brass instruments in singles, pairs and up to six players. You’ll hear Stravinsky, Berio, Vivaldi, Strauss and more, surrounded by the dynamic acoustics of the Rockport Opera House.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 16 – 18
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Friendship Sloop Days. Harbor Park , Rockland. Friendship Sloop Days
July 16-18, Harbor Park, Rockland
Annual homecoming and regatta with sloop races, demonstrations, and visits to historic Friendship Sloops. Free. Sponsored by the Friendship Sloop Society. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376.
www.fss.org
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July 17
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5th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade. Rockland Breakwater, Rockland Harbor. The Maine Windjammer Association will host the 5th annual Maine Windjammer Parade past the Rockland Breakwater on July 17 from 2 – 4 pm. Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the entire fleet as it sails within a stone’s throw of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Spectators may view the Parade of Sail from anywhere along the mile-long Breakwater. Immediately following the Parade, many of the windjammers will anchor next to the jetty inside Rockland Harbor for the evening. Participants in the Maine Windjammer Parade will include as many as a dozen traditional sailing ships ranging from the Lewis R. French and Stephen Taber, America’s two oldest working coasting schooners built in 1871, to the Angelique and Heritage, the two newest vessels built specifically for windjamming since the 1980s. Most of the windjammers are turn-of-the-century wooden cargo schooners that have been retrofitted to carry passengers. Sailing from the Camden-Rockland area, these vessels take guests on three- to six-day cruises all season long, from late May to early October. Festivities include tours of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (contact Friends of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at 207-785-4609). For more information about the Parade, call the Maine Windjammer Association at 800-807-WIND.
www.sailmainecoast.com
For more information, contact Maine Windjammer Association at 800-807-WIND.
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July 17
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Windjammer Parade. Camden Public Landing. Windjammer Parade
12:00PM-5:00PM • $75.00
The Schooner Olad will join the tall ships of the Camden and Rockland Windjammer Fleets in a parade of sail around the historic Rockland Breakwater. Lunch and beverages will be provided. B.Y.O.B For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.
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July 18 – 19
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Maine Celtic Celebration. Belfast, Maine. The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. It takes place in Belfast on July 18th and 19th, on the Common, and at Steamboat Landing, in Belfast.
The Celebration icludes live music, demonstrations, exhibits, contests, vendors, fireworks over the bay and much more.
For more information go to www.mainecelticcelebration.com; e-mail at celticmaine@yahoo.com; or phone at 207-338-2692.
For more information, contact Ron Braybrook at 338-0609. Email: ronbraybrook@yahoo.com.
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July 20
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Jess Rosenheim Lecture: Robert Frank's . 8 pm, Rockport. For the third consecutive year, Jeff Rosenheim, Curator of Photographs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, returns to Union Hall for one of his captivating lectures. This year’s special lecture will be on Robert Frank’s groundbreaking book, The Americans, the subject of a blockbuster New York show celebrating its 50th anniversary. Lecture begins 8 pm, July 20 in the Theater at Union Hall, 2 Central Street, Rockport. *Come early, seating is limited For more information, contact Kate Fletcher at 207-236-8581. Email: emily@theworkshops.com.
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July 21
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Sunset Dessert Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. Rockland. Join us for dessert and tea, a gentle sail and the sun setting over the coastal hills. Reservations encouraged, 6:15 - 8:15 pm, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695 $30 / adult, $20 / kids under 12. For more information, contact Captains Mike & Julie Rogers at 207-542-3695. Email: rogers@sailmainebugeye.com.
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July 22
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Felt Butterflies & Bees. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Summer fun at Ashwood Waldorf School for children 3 – 6 years old and their parent. Create colorful insects out of lamb’s wool. Along with the craft share a snack, a simple circle or story activity, and summer songs. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207 236-8021. Email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org.
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July 22
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Half Day Sail and Lobster Bake. Camden Public Landing. 2:30PM-8:45PM • $110.00
Enjoy an afternoon sail with us through the archipelago of Islesboro to
Warren Island State Park. Enjoy a hike around the island while we
prepare a traditional Maine Lobster Bake for you. B.Y.O.B. 7/23 Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.
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July 23
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Bruce Kennett: W.A. Dwiggins: Master of the Opposable Thumb. 8 pm, Rockport. Known primarily as one of America’s foremost designers of printing types and books, Dwiggins was also a brilliant illustrator, satirist, playwright, set designer, marionette maker and writer of science fiction and fantasy. In this illustrated lecture, book designer Bruce Kennett will give us a taste of “WAD” in all the rich layerings of his life, both studio and personal.
Lecture begins at 8 pm, in the Theater at Union Hall, 2 Central Street, Rockport. For more information, contact Kate Fletcher at 207-236-8581. Email: emily@theworkshops.com.
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July 23
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Curtis on Tour. Rockport Opera House. Mary Curtis Bok Zimbalist Concert
Performers: Joseph Silverstein and Brittany Sklar, violins; Roberto Diaz and Rachel Kuipers, violas; Hiro Matsuo, cello; and Andrew Tyson, piano.
Young Stars of the Curtis Institute of Music join director Roberto Diaz and star faculty member Joseph Silverstein in a performance of Boccherini’s Two Viola Quintet in A major, Op. 60, No. 3; Dohnanyi’s Quintet for Piano & Strings in C minor, Op. 1, No. 1; and Brahms’ Two Viola Quintet in G major, Op. 111.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 24 – 26
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Yoga of Writing: A Women's Writing & Meditation Retreat. Monhegan Island. Writing can be a spiritual practice that leads to a profound experience of timelessness and present moment awareness - a single moment of inspiration can become an eternity. For those who undertake meditation, life is transformed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. When we give attention to silence, stillness, and present moment awareness, we will dive into our inner space and knowing. No writing experience is necessary. Facilitated by Sarah McLean & Victoria Nelson. For more information, contact Victoria Nelson at 928-202-8023. Email: dogmon@earthlink.net.
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July 25 – August 16
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Barbara Ernst Prey: Earth, Sea, Sky 25 Years Exhibiting in Maine. Blue Water Fine Arts. This exhibit showcases the virtuoistic hand and delicate sensibilities of internationally recognized artist Barbara Ernst Prey. Her art is in public collections including The Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and The White House. An esteemed figure in the art world, she was appointed by the President to the National Council on the Arts,advisory board of the National Endowment for the Arts. She painted the official White House Christmas Card.
Main Street Port Clyde 10-5 For more information, contact Lindsay Faustini at 207-372-8087. Email: inquiries@bluewaterfinearts.com.
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July 25
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Eighth Annual Maine Lobster Ride and Roll . Rockland High School. The state's most scenic and tastiest bicycle ride follows country roads and the rock-bound coast. The fully-supported ride includes four distance options. Cyclists can look forward to a freshly made lobster roll lunch (tuna and veggie options available) and live Tour de France coverage at the end. The Maine Lobster Ride and Roll supports the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety and education programs. For more information, please visit www.BikeMaine.org or call (207) 623 4511. For more information, contact Bicycle Coalition of Maine at 207-623-4511. Email: info@BikeMaine.org.
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July 25
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Hope Jazz Festival. True Park, Hope. The Third Annual Hope Jazz Festival showcases talented jazz performers at an exciting, daylong family festival set in the heart of Hope Village, surrounded by the Camden Hills. This is an open air event on the grass so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and kids. Children under 12 are free with parents. For more information and tickets please visit our website or call (207)763-2816. For more information, contact Andrew Stewart at (207)763-2816.
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July 25
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The 3rd Annual Hope Jazz Festival. Camden Opera House, Camden and True Park, Hope. The Hope Jazz Festival showcases talented jazz performers at an exciting, daylong family festival. Camden Opera House-7:30 PM featuring NYC Jazz Diva Deborah Davis, a gifted Jazz singer and consummate performer with a warm angelic yet sultry voice. Tickets $20 online or at the door.**True Park-Noon to 5 PM This is an outdoor festival on the lawn in the heart of Hope Village surrounded by the Camden Hills. Featuring three outstanding Maine Jazz Bands. Tickets $15 at the gate. Under 12 free. For more information, contact Andrew Stewart at 207-763-2816. Email: firefly@tidewater.net.
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July 27
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Windjammer Watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. Rockland. Sail in company with Rockland’s fleet of Windjammers as they depart for their week-long excursions. We will be serving locally roasted coffee and old-fashioned donuts. Reservations recommended, 10:00 am-noon, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695, $30/adult, $20/kids under 12. For more information, contact Captains Mike & Julie Rogers at 207-542-3695. Email: rogers@sailmainebugeye.com.
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July 29
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Anniversaries & Premiere. Strand Theatre. Performers: St. Lawrence String Quartet
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the St. Lawrence String Quartet with excerpts from Bach’s The Art of the Fugue; A new String Quartet by John Adams (NE Premiere); Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80, No. 6.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 29
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Fairy House Making Class for Children. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Summer fun at Ashwood Waldorf School for children 3 – 6 years old and their parent. Create magical houses for the fairies in the forest behind the school. Along with the craft share a snack, a simple circle or story activity, and summer songs. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207 236-8021. Email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org.
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July 29 – August 2
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Maine Lobster Festival. Harbor Park, Rockland. Maine Lobster Festival
July 29-August 2, Harbor Park, Rockland
World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 62nd consecutive year is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters served along with pageantry, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, visits to Navy and Coast Guard ships, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, international lobster crate race, children's activities and much more. Call 800-LOB-CLAW (800-562-2529) for a free brochure.
info@mainelobsterfestival.com
www.mainelobsterfestival.com
Email: info@mainelobsterfestival.com.
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July 29
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Sunset Wine Tasting. Camden Public Landing. 7:00PM-9:00PM • $60.00
Atwo-hour sunset sail including a wine tasting from a local vineyard and food while you enjoy beautiful vistas of Maine’s rocky shorelines, lighthouses, and wildlife. 7/30 Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.
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July 30
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Beethoven the Master. Rockport Opera House. Performers: St. Lawrence String Quartet
An evening highlighting the brilliance of Beethoven, including his String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 18, No. 6 and String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132, No. 15.
8:pm For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.
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July 30
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PORTopera’s 15th Anniversary Grand Concert . Merrill Auditorium. PORTopera, Maine’s only professional opera company, will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a series of events in the spring and summer of 2009, culminating in a grand opera concert featuring a full orchestra and singers from its past productions. Robert Moody, Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, will conduct.
This grand opera concert, scheduled for one night only, will replace the company’s originally scheduled performances of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale.
For more information, contact PORTopera at 207-879-7678.
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