August 2010

April 7 – 7

Maine Women's Network April Meeting/Amazing Women's Series. The Haven Event Center. The Midcoast Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network (MWN) cordially invites all to its next meeting on April 7 at the Haven Event Center on Route 90 in Rockport.
This meeting is sponsored by Midcoast Chapter member Carol Kelley from Cross Insurance.
The next “Amazing Women Among Us” series will feature Robin Seymour from Eric Hopkins Gallery. Program Chairperson and member, Mary Bumiller will conduct an interview with the manager of Eric Hopkins Gallery, Robin Seymour. For more information, contact Patty Kitchen at 207-975-6088. Email: pakcbd@yahoo.com.

May 5 – April 6

bus expo. samoset. Save the date for the Chamber's Business Expo, to be held on Wednesday, May 26th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. 11am - 7pm. Our Lead Sponsor is Maine Home Design and Maine Magazine. Join us for the 17th annual Expo, featuring over 100 local businesses displaying their products and services, a panel discussion/breakout session with a diverse selection of local successful businesses, powerful networking opportunities, For more information, contact Shari at 207-596.

June 14 – September 10

New Work by Faculty. Messler Gallery, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. “New Work by Faculty,” an exhibition of fine furniture and sculpture, will open for the summer on June 14th at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport. The exhibition runs through September 10, 2010. The 25 artists represented in this exhibition are drawn from the internationally diverse and talented instructors at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Gallery hours are 9am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer. For more information, contact Messler Gallery at 207-594-5611. Email: gallery@woodschool.org.

July 1 – August 28

Thursday Nights Dining on the Island. Nebo Lodge, North Haven Island. Nebo Lodge is offering diners a summer special: on Thursday nights in July and August, visitors who catch the 5:15 ferry from Rockland can arrive to relax on the new terrace bar with a house cocktail such as Icy Rosemary Lemonade, followed by an exceptional supper of all locally sourced island farm ingredients. Diners will be motored back to Rockland by 10pm.
Menu changes weekly so please visit www.nebolodge.com for current offerings. For more information, contact Amanda Hallowell at 207 867 2007. Email: info@nebolodge.com.

July 1 – August 28

Thursday Nights Dinner on the Island. Nebo Lodge, North Haven Island. Nebo Lodge is offering diners a summer special: on Thursday nights in July and August, visitors who catch the 5:15 ferry from Rockland can arrive to relax on the new terrace bar with a house cocktail such as Icy Rosemary Lemonade, followed by an exceptional supper of all locally sourced island farm ingredients. Diners will be motored back to Rockland by 10pm.
Menu changes weekly so please visit www.nebolodge.com for current offerings. For more information, contact Amanda Hallowell at 207 867 2007. Email: info@nebolodge.com.

July 15 – August 31

Student Art Exhibition. The Hutchinson Center. Art student sculpture, drawing and painting exhibition at The Hutchinson Center, opening with a reception on Thursday, July 15th from 5-8pm. Free to public. All are welcome. For more information, contact Andrea Rouillard at 207-338-8049. Email: andrea.rouillard@umit.maine.edu.

July 30 – August 10

35th Annual Fine Craft Show. MDI High School. The Maine Crafts Guild's Mount Desert Island Show is often referred to as the most outstanding, most successful, and longest running craft show in Maine. 80 of Maine’s finest craftspeople will display their work. Come and meet extraordinary artisans and purchase work of heirloom quality handmade here in Maine. For more information, contact Linda Perrin at 207-266-9096.

July 30 – August 1

Humane Society of Knox County's 2010 Art for the Animals. Maine Lighthouse Museum. This fundraiser auction will feature 200 works by Maine artists, plus items donated by local merchants and restaurants. Includes a silent 3-day auction and a Live Auction of key artworks on Sunday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m. Friday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00-8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tracy Sala at 207-594-4897. Email: humane@midcoast.com.

August 1

Book Reading with Nan Lincoln. Bar Harbor Whale Museum. Local reporter for the Bar Harbor Times, Nan Lincoln, will be presenting and reading from her two books: The Summer of Cecily (adult version) and Cecily's Summer (child version). Free admission. For more information, contact Mindy Viechnicki at 207-288-0288. Email: whalemuseum@coa.edu.

August 1 – 5

Chinese Language and Culture. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Daily Mandarin language and Chinese culture learning using "Perfect Sentences" bilingual language cards published by OCDF Publications. For more information email jane@ocdf.org For more information, contact Jane Liedtke at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@ocdf.org.

August 1

Service at Old German Church. Route 32, Waldoboro. Service at Old German Church, Route 32, Waldoboro. Built in 1772, open during July and August, 1-4pm. Sunday, August 1, service at 3pm. Donations welcome. 832-7742
For more information, call 207-832-7742.

August 3

Crafts 'n Culture for Kids. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Foods of China- Learn about regional Chinese cuisines and make traditional dumplings. Join Bay Leaf Cottages' for this Chinese Culture Program for ages 5-11. 10-11am, $5.00 per child. For more information, contact Molly Rau at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@bayleafcottages.com.

August 3

Silhouettes. Montpelier, The General Henry Knox Museum. Tuesday, August 3rd, 1:30 p.m. in the Orientation Room, Silhouettes: Trace your shadow to cut out and create your own to take home. Make a life size portrait to hang on your wall or a small miniature for a keepsake. Admission is free with registration required. For more information, contact Susan Edmands at 207-354-8062.

August 4

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jane Liedtke. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Join the fourth in a series of programs about life in China, living and working in China and doing business with China. SESSION 4: CHINESE LANGUAGE BASICS FOR BUSINESS AND TRAVELERS 11am-1pm. Cost per person: $15.00 includes lunch and beverage. Reservations required (limited to 12 persons) For more information, contact Jane Liedtke at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@bayleafcottages.com.

August 4 – 8

Maine Lobster Festival. Harbor Park, Rockland. World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 63rd 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

For more information, contact Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 800-LOB-CLAW (800-562-2529) or 207-596-0376.

August 5

Colonial Games. Montpelier, The General Henry Knox Museum. Thursday, August 5th, 1:30 p.m. on the lawn at Montpelier, Colonial Games: Boys and girls can play together and experience the fun of being a colonial kid without all the chores. Rain location at Watts Hall, Main Street, Thomaston. Admission is free with registration required. For more information, contact Susan Edmands at 207-354-8062.

August 5

Crafts 'n Culture for Kids. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Mid-Coast Maine Culture Program "Theme-Legends and Stories" for ages 5-11. 10-11am, $5.00 per child. For more information, contact Molly Rau at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@bayleafcottages.com.

August 5

Half Day Sail, Island Hike, & BBQ . Camden Public Landing. 2:30PM-8:45PM • $100.00
Enjoy an afternoon sail with us through the archipelago of Islesboro to Warren Island State Park. Enjoy a hike around the island while we get the charcoal grill sizzling with dinner and a camp fire blazing for samores. 8/6Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.

August 7 – 8

Revolutionary Encampment. Montpelier, The General Henry Knox Museum. Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8th, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last Tour – 3:30 p.m.) Revolutionary Encampment at Montpelier. For more information, contact Susan Edmands at 207-354-8062. Email: info@knoxmuseum.org.

August 8

Mike Doughty in Concert. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. Mike Doughty (Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well , I Hear Bells, and Busting Up a Starbucks), is an American Indie and Alternative singer/song-writer and former lead singer for the jazzy/electronic, not-quite-mainstream band Soul Coughing. Doughty carefully lines his lyrics with candid emotion and wit, and occasionally sings in a sort of free form jazz-rap style. The result is redemptive and winning. Tickets $15/General Admission. For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 9 – 12

Special Focus Week- Birth Families in China. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Explore with documentary filmmaker Dr. Changfu Chang, Dr. Kay Johnson (author of "Wanting a Daughter Needing a Son"), and Dr. Jane Liedkte (CEO of Our Chinese Daughter Foundation) the realities of searching for and finding birthparents in China. Workshops for adults and teens. Day camp activities for kids. For more information email jane@ocdf.org For more information, contact Jane Liedtke at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@ocdf.org.

August 10

Schooner Olad Half Day Sail and Lobster Bake. Camden Public Landing. 2:30PM-8:45PM • $115.00
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. 8/11 Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.

August 11

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jane Liedtke. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Join the fifth in a series of programs about life in China, living and working in China and doing business with China. SESSION 5: THE ROLE OF PHILOSOPHIES AND RELIGION IN CHINA TODAY 11am-1pm. Cost per person: $15.00 includes lunch and beverage. Reservations required (limited to 12 persons) For more information, contact Jane Liedtke at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@bayleafcottages.com.

August 11

Quill Pen Writing. Montpelier, The General Henry Knox Museum. Wednesday, August 11th, 1:30 p.m. at the Cole House, Quill Pen Writing: Art teacher Simon Adams will teach you to write with a quill pen. Practice your autograph as if signing the Declaration of Independence – with a dramatic flourish for posterity – or create as distinctive an initial as HK like Henry Knox. Admission is free with registration and includes quill, ink and paper For more information, contact Susan Edmands at 207-354-8062. Email: info@knoxmuseum.org.

August 13 – 15

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Boat and Home Show. Harbor & Buoy Parks, Rockland. The eighth annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors boat and home show will feature boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, the arts, architecture, and delicious food. This event is Maine’s only in-the-water boat show, and it is also the only show to feature dozens of Maine's most talented furniture makers, architects, and builders combined on one spectacular waterfront site. These craftsmen present all the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. There will be hands-on demonstrations, live music, a marine activities area, exhibits, the 3rd annual Zucchini Boat Regatta and, of course, the ever-popular World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials on Sunday (only pre-entered dogs may compete, see maineboats.com for entry information). This show is a must for everyone who enjoys life on the Maine coast. Admission: $12 adult, under 12 free. Gates open at 10am daily. Please leave all pets at home; they will not be allowed on show grounds. The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, now in its twenty-third year. For more information, call 800-565-4951.
www.maineboats.com
For more information, contact Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors at 800-565-4951.

August 13 – 15

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Buoy & Harbor Parks, Rockland. The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show in Rockland features boats in the water and on land, marine wares, the arts, sustainability-related projects and products, and delicious food. Showcases Maine's top-notch boat builders, craftsmen and architects presenting all the essential elements for life on the coast. Hands-on demos, historical exhibits, live music, children's activities and the Annual Championship Boatyard Dog Trials. FMI: (207) 236-8622; showinfo@maineboats.com; www.maineboats.com. For more information, contact Trisha Badger at 594-8622. Email: trisha@maineboats.com.

August 14

Joan Osborne in Concert. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. In a career that spans over fifteen years , soulful singer-songwriter Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer who has made a career performing an eclectic mix of original songs and covers while developing a bluesy and intimate pop style all her own. Tickets $30 Advance/$35 Door/General Admission.
For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 15

Children's Book Reading with Fran Hodgkins. Bar Harbor Whale Museum. Author Fran Hodgkins will present and read from her selection of works. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Her books inlcude: Orphan Seal: A True story; Andre the Famous Harbor Seal; Between the Tides; Earth Heroes: Champions of the Ocean. For more information, contact Mindy Viechnicki at 207-288-0288. Email: whalemuseum@coa.edu.

August 18

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jane Liedtke. Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro. Join the sixth in a series of programs about life in China, living and working in China and doing business with China. SESSION 6: GOING TO SCHOOL IN CHINA- THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNIST SOCIETY 11am-1pm. Cost per person: $15.00 includes lunch and beverage. Reservations required (limited to 12 persons) For more information, contact Jane Liedtke at 209-706-7929. Email: jane@bayleafcottages.com.

August 18

Schooner Olad Half Day Sail with Lunch. Camden Public Landing. 12:00PM-4:00PM • $85.00
A four-hour sail, including lunch. Relax on our decks while enjoying the
beautiful vistas of Maine's rocky shoreline, lighthouses, and wildlife. B.Y.O.B. 8/119Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com.

August 19

“A World of Opportunity” by Anthony R. Jessen. Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton Stl, Rockport. Anthony R. Jessen, First Vice President-Investments Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, cordially invites all to attend his luncheon presentation “A World of Opportunity” to be held on Thursday, August 19th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport at 12 PM. It will be a financial markets presentation focusing especially on the emerging markets. As valued community leaders he hopes you can join him for a lunch catered by the Samoset’s Four Diamond Restaurant. RSVP to Jodie Sheehan (800).442.6722 Ext. 810. For more information, contact Jodie Sheehan at (800).442.6722 Ext. 810.

August 20

Art Talk: Point Counterpoint. Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Main Gallery. Please join us for "Point Counterpoint," a dialogue with Yvonne Jacquette and Katherine Bradford, Friday, August 20, 2010, at CMCA. Admission is open to the public and $10. For more information, contact Paula Blanchard at 236-2875. Email: info@cmcanow.org.

August 20

Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. SLRA are returning to the Strand Theatre on the heals of their latest release Rise & Shine! With a spirited and infectious fusion of traditional West African rhythms and roots reggae, they craft joyful music that transforms and uplifts in a “can’t help but dance” show that fans from all music backgrounds can enjoy.Tickets $25 All Ages/General Admission.
For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 21 – 23

SUMMER 2010 FEATURE AUCTION. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Route 1, Thomaston. This 3 day auction features work by Gilbert Stuart, Derek Gardiner, Edward Henry, Lucas Cranach, Frederick Waugh, Charles Eaton, Antonio Jacobsen, Andrew Wyeth, and Percy Sanborn. Oriental objects: Chinese Ink Cakes, and Japanese Bronze Crane. Furniture: Chippendale chest on chest, William and Mary highboy. Marine items: ship models, scrimshaws, and harpoons. Jewelry: diamond/platinum bracelet appraised at $300,000, 2 Patek Philippe watches. Ephemera: Civil War Logbook, a 1853 Slave Manuscript. For more information, contact Jessica Manbeck at 2073548141. Email: auction@kajav.com.

August 21

The Wailin Jennys in Concert. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. Join us for an incredible evening of show-stopping 3-part harmonies and expert musicianship from this trio of amazing women. One of the premiere folk/roots acts on today’s contemporary music scene. Back this summer by popular demand! Don’t miss the Jennys when they return to the Strand! Tickets $28/General Admission For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 22

Film Screening: Tracing the Soul of the Work. Strand Theater. Sunday, August 22, 1 p.m.. Filmmaker Dale Schierholt will preview his new film about Will Barnet, "Tracing the Soul of the Work", followed by a discussion. Schierholt's short film about CMCA, "The Space" will also be shown.

Admission is $10 and open to the public. For more information, contact Paula Blanchard at 2072362875. Email: info@cmcanow.org.

August 22

Film: The Complete METROPOLIS. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. The Strand is proud to be present this newly-restored sci-fi masterpiece as it was meant to be seen- on the big screen and in its full original glory. Visit our website for full details and to see the trailer. Tickets $8.50 For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 22 – 28

Union Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Union Fairgrounds (off Route 17), Union. Classic, rural fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen, and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and more. Crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Location: Union Fairgrounds, Union. For more information, please call 207-785-3281, or go to our web site, www.unionfair.org.



For more information, contact Union Fair at 207-785-3281.

August 24

Schooner Olad Full Moon Sail. Camden Public Landing. 6:000PM- 8:00PM • $35.00
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.

August 26

Film: Houston We Have a Problem. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. Rockland Me 04841. This poignant documentary has a unique concentration in that it focuses on Houston as the National source of our oil supply.Houston We Have A Problem features interviews with oil and energy expert Matthew Simmons, who recently started the Ocean Energy Institute in Rockland, Maine. This special screening is being shown in his honor.Post film discussion and Q&A with the Filmmaker Nicole Torre, and Producer Eric Mofford. For more information, contact Box Office at 207-594-0070. Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.

August 27 – 29

Maine Crafts Guild Bar Harbor Show. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center. Friday: 5-9; Sat. 10-5; Sun: 10-4
Browse and shop the finest in Maine craftsmanship both indoors and out, where 60 artisans, representing excellence in Maine craft, will display their work. A wonderful opportunity to meet the people who make the work that will bring pleasure to many generations... tomorrow's heirlooms, today. For more information, contact Linda Perrin at 207-266-9096.

August 29

Children's Book Reading with Maggie Davis. Bar Harbor Whale Museum. Author Maggie Davis will present her book Garden of Whales. Recommended for ages 6 and up. For more information, contact Mindy Viechnicki at 207-288-0288. Email: whalemuseum@coa.edu.

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