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Art
Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England - Portland Museum of Art	

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Jun 25 thru Oct 12, 2009. The art colonies of New England played a key  
role in the creation of an American national identity in the early  
20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut and  
Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine were inspiration for nationally  
recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert  
Henri, and George Bellows, among others. The exhibition will chronicle  
the development of impressionist Connecticut and modernist Maine and  
will feature 74 works drawn from the collections of the Portland  
Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut.  
For info phone (207) 775-6148. Map + Directions


Art & Artist Video Series - Barn Gallery	

1 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-6170
Jul 01 thru Aug 26, 2009. The Annual Art & Artist Video Series will be  
held at the Barn Gallery at 1 Bourne Lane. Sponsored by Ogunquit  
Performing Arts. Every Wednesday from July through August at 7:30 p.m.  
Phone (207) 646-6170 for details. Map + Directions


Photographs by Julia Margaret Cameron - Portland Museum of Art	

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Jul 04 thru Sep 07, 2009. During her lifetime, Julia Margaret Cameron  
(1815-1879) was recognized as one of the leading photographers of her  
era and today is regarded as one of finest portraitists of the medium.  
This album, made for her sister Maria Jackson (affectionately known as  
Mia) includes family portraits and allegorical works, such as her  
famous series on Mia's daughter, who later became the mother of the  
writer Virginia Woolf. In addition, the album features images of some  
of the most celebrated figures of Victorian England - among them the  
poet Alfred Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelite painter George Frederic  
Watts. For info phone (207) 775-6148. Map + Directions


A Treasured Ten - Saco Museum	

371 Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Phone: (207) 283-3861
Jul 05 thru Nov 15, 2009. This summer, the Saco Museum's major  
exhibition, A Treasured Ten: A Decade of Collecting at the Saco  
Museum, will feature a dazzling array of additions to the museum's  
collections since the start of the millennium. Paintings by masters of  
the Hudson River School, rare and important furniture and silver by  
19th-century Saco artisans, and a magnificent selection of folk art  
sculpture are among the highlights of this exhibition. Map + Directions


Georgetown In Transition: 1900-1930	

20 Bay Point Road
Georgetown, Maine 04548
Phone: (207) 371-9200
Jul 09 thru Oct 15, 2009. Currently on exhibit at the Georgetown  
Historical Society Center for History and Culture is "Georgetown in  
Transition: 1900-1930." Photographs from the GHS collections  
illustrate how changes in transportation, the national and local  
economy, and the influx of rusticators brought dramatic change to  
Georgetown Island. Included in the exhibit is a 1913 Gertrude Kasebier  
platinum print of the Clarence H. White family, as well as William  
Zorach's 1920 pen and ink, Artist's Son First Sketch. Also on display  
is artist Scott Stoll's beautiful Apple Wood Sculptures, made from  
downed Georgetown apple trees. Map + Directions


Joyce Tenneson: Polaroid Portraits - Portland Museum of Art	

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Jul 11 thru Oct 04, 2009. One of the country's leading contemporary  
portrait photographers and Maine artist, Joyce Tenneson is in many  
ways a modern-day version of Julia Margaret Cameron. This exhibition  
featuring 28 of her works, recently featured in a major monograph,  
Joyce Tenneson, A Life in Photography, 1978-2008, will highlight the  
connections between these two important figures. Tenneson lives in  
Rockport, Maine, and teaches at the Maine Media Workshops. For info  
phone (207) 775-6148. Map + Directions


Barbara Ernst Prey: 25 Years Painting Maine	

Main Street
Port Clyde, Maine 04855
Phone: (207) 372-8087
Jul 25 thru Aug 28, 2009. This exhibit showcases internationally  
recognized artist Barbara Ernst Prey. She has painted powerful,  
vibrant views of her surroundings for three decades. On display are 30  
stunning watercolors as well as early works for The New Yorker  
Magazine and other paintings exhibited in her recent Paris  
retrospective. 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. Map + Directions


Jules-Auguste Habert-Dys: Lithographs from the Fantaisies Decoratives	

43 Water Street
Eastport, Maine 04631
Phone: (207) 853-4047
Jul 29 thru Aug 19, 2009. Jules Auguste Habert-Dys (1850-1924) was  
born in Fresnes, France. The Fantaisies Decoratives, published in  
1886, was a one year project with forty-eight lithographs issued in  
twelve parts. The colored gravures, many containing gold, were printed  
on papier du Chine by noted lithographer, Charles Gillot. The  
intricate patterns, featuring birds, animals, flowers, fish, insects,  
shellfish, and frogs, were designed for ceramics, plates and dishes,  
textiles, wall paper, vases, and jewelry. Habert-Dys adopted many  
elements of Japanese influence (Japonisme). Also found are elements of  
line and curve that later became an intrinsic characteristic of the  
Art Nouveau movement. Each of the prints is an original lithograph  
from one of the twelve parts printed in 1886. Reception: Friday, July  
31, 5-7 p.m. at the Tides Institute. Map + Directions


Eclectic Palette - Frost Farm Gallery Art Exhibit	

272 Pikes Hill
Norway, Maine 04268
Phone: (207) 743-8041
Aug 07 thru Aug 29, 2009. "Eclectic Palette: Original Works by Pam  
Morra." Opening reception, meet and greet the artist on Friday, August  
7, from 5-8 pm. Free, light refreshments. Exhibit and sale continues  
through August 29. For more info phone (207) 743-8041. Map + Directions


Ian Factor Exhibit - BackStage Gallery	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Aug 08 thru Sep 05, 2009. Ian Factor presents a solo exhibition at the  
BackStage Art Gallery at Deertrees Theatre. "A Celebration in Four  
Parts: Landscapes, Figures, Interiors' Portraits" unites several  
artistic themes: energy in movement; the strength of the feminine in  
contemporary settings; new cultures and experiences; and beauty across  
the world, whether in the colors of an Italian horserace, the shadows  
and faces of the New York streets, or the light on the hills of the  
Maine wilderness. Factor lived and painted in Portland for seven  
years, and now lives in New York, where his commissioned portraits  
hang in the prestigious Players Club. He travels frequently to paint  
and draw, and spends many seasons in Maine, inspired by the beauty of  
Bridgton's Highland Lake. Map + Directions


Parish Maps: England to America	


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone: (207) 733-2491
Aug 09 thru Aug 14, 2009. Parish Maps: England to America, Building a  
Sense of Place through the Work of Common Ground is a week-long series  
of workshops and special panel presentation that will engage local  
communities in the history, process and subsequent creation of their  
own Parish/Community maps. During the community workshops, Sue  
Clifford, co-founder of Common Ground (UK) will present an overview of  
the work of Common Ground and their Parish Maps Project. A Parish Map  
is created by a community (or parish in the UK) to demonstrate what  
people value in it - wild life, history, work, landmarks, buildings,  
people, and festivals. A map may take many forms and does not need to  
be cartographically correct, but illustrates local distinctive  
activities and features a focus on the everyday things that make a  
place significant and different from the next. Venues are: Lubec  
Memorial Library , 55 Water Street in Lubec (Aug. 9th), The  
Holmestead, 527 Main Street in Calais (Aug. 10th), Pembroke  
Elementary, Route 1 in Pembroke (Aug. 12th), Lincoln Memorial Library,  
King Street, Dennysville (Aug. 14th). Map + Directions


Public Art and Sense of Place	

89 High Street
Eastport, Maine
Phone: (207) 853-4047
Aug 13, 2009. Public Art and Sense of Place features international and  
prominent guests including Ms. Clifford; Hamish Fulton, British  
walking artist Lucy Lippard, art critic/writer/activist, and Ron  
Shuebrook, Canadian painter/arts educator and former president of the  
Ontario College of Art. Event is at Shead High School Music/Band Room.  
Map + Directions


2009 Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival	

7 Newport Drive
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Phone: (207) 244-9107
Aug 14 thru Aug 16, 2009. The 2nd annual Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival  
will be held on the grounds of Bar Harbor's premier harbor-side hotel,  
the Bar Harbor Inn. Special patron's evening and new this year is an  
art purchase coupon redeemable for cash upon purchase of art at the  
show! Artist's application is through Zapplication.com or call (207)  
244-9107. Map + Directions


Art for Land Auction	

610 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-3604
Aug 15, 2009. The Annual Art for Land Auction in Ogunquit benefits the  
Great Works Regional Land Trust. For info phone (207) 646-3604. Map +  
Directions


Craft Shows
Neighborhood House Invitational Arts and Craft Show	

1 Kimball Road
Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
Phone: (207) 664-0222
Aug 13 thru Aug 15, 2009. The third annual Neighborhood House  
Invitational Arts and Crafts Show will take place Friday (2 p.m. to 7  
p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at  
the Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road. The organizers, Judith Blank,  
weaver; Jodie Perry, jeweler; and Linda Perrin, glassblower, have  
selected thirty five distinguished artisans in a variety of mediums to  
participate. Some of the exhibitors are quite local, some are from  
other parts of Maine. With the help of the beauty of the Neighborhood  
House, we create a simple direct marketplace where artisans bring  
their wares to town and meet their audience face-to-face. It's a  
relaxed, elegant and uncomplicated atmosphere, with no admission fee.  
Map + Directions


40th Annual Cumberland Arts and Crafts Show	

197 Blanchard Road
Cumberland, Maine 04021
Phone: (207) 621-2818
Aug 13 thru Aug 16, 2009. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Maine's  
creative spirit at the 40th annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show.  
Maine's largest craft show featuring talented Maine artisans, daily  
demonstrations, live entertainment, chances to win handmade gifts.  
Ample free parking and food vendors. Rain or Shine. Admission: $4,  
children under 12 free. Sunday admission: $2. Come discover what Real  
Maine Artisans can create! Map + Directions


34th Annual Arts and Artisans Fair	

95 Main Street
Lovell, Maine 04051
Phone: (207) 925-1135
Aug 15, 2009. The Lovell Arts and Artisans Craft Fair held from 9 a.m.  
to 3 p.m. is a long running juried fair, now in its 34th year. About  
55 artisans skilled in all types of art work come to the New Suncook  
School in Lovell Maine, on the third Saturday of every August. The  
event benefits the Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell as participating  
artists donate a percentage of their sales to the Library and with a  
judging of work as a prerequisite for entry, it is a very high quality  
show. Combined with a large book sale of high quality books, home made  
refreshments and a raffle of art work donated by ten participating  
artists, this comes together as a wonderful event. Admission is  
free.     Map + Directions


4th Island Arts Association Craft Fair	

327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, Maine 04660
Phone: (207) 288-5246
Aug 15, 2009. Lots of lovely Maine crafts including quilts, pottery,  
hend-knits, and jewelry on the Pemetic School lawn from 9 a.m. to 5  
p.m. (Rain date is August 16). Map + Directions


Arts and Fine Crafts Show at Gilsland Farm	

20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone: (207) 807-4300
Aug 15 thru Aug 16, 2009. The annual Arts and FIne Crafts Show at  
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth is a perfect setting for this  
high end show. The farm has many well groomed walking trails, open  
fields and woodlands along the Presumpscot River estuary. The  
Visitor's Center and apple orchard will all be open to (60) sixty of  
the area's best artists and finest craftsmen. For info phone (207)  
807-4300. Map + Directions


Festivals
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival	

137 Pleasant Street
Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Phone: (207) 374-2203
Jun 19 thru Aug 23, 2009. The Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival is a  
chamber music school, a concert series and chamber music advocate. It  
is the oldest chamber music festival in America. Weekly concerts all  
summer long. Box office number is as listed. Concert hall phone is  
(207) 374-2811. Map + Directions


Bay Chamber Concerts' Summer Music Festival	


Rockport, Maine
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Jul 01 thru Aug 27, 2009. Bay Chamber Concerts' Summer Music Festival  
presents award-winning international artists every July and August in  
the beautiful backdrop of Midcoast Maine. Concerts are performed on  
Wednesday nights at the renovated Strand Theatre in Rockland (345  
Maine St), and in the intimate setting of the historic Rockport Opera  
House (6 Central St in Rockport) overlooking Rockport harbor on  
Thursday nights. For info phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music	

Main Street
Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
Phone: (207) 276-3988
Jul 21 thru Aug 18, 2009. The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music  
presents chamber music at its best in an intimate setting. Much of the  
aura, which is both informal and serious, is due to the ambiance of  
the Neighborhood House, whose fine acoustics and old world charm add  
much to the intimacy of communication upon which chamber music  
thrives. For info phone (207) 276-3988. Map + Directions


The Maine Renaissance Faire at Castle Treasure	

238 Prescott Road
Manchester, Maine 04351
Phone: (207) 623-1152
Aug 08 thru Aug 23, 2009. The Maine Renaissance Faire at Castle  
Treasure is a family friendly event. Come stroll the streets of our  
village and visit the artisans, merchants, vendors, entertainers at  
Castle Treasure. Partake of the delicious fare and join peasants,  
merchants, entertainers and nobility as they mingle for the weekend  
festivities. Activities for the young and young-at-heart abound  
throughout the village. Historic reenactments, sword-swallowing, fire- 
eating, comedy shows and games are features during the weekend as well  
as musical entertainment and jousting. Event dates are the weekends of  
August 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23. For info phone (207) 623-1152. Map +  
Directions


Topsham Fair	

54 Elm Street
Topsham, Maine
Phone: (207) 729-1544
Aug 09 thru Aug 15, 2009. The Topsham Fair (at the Topsham Fairgrounds  
at 54 Elm Street) features agricultural exhibits, animal pulling  
events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing. For info phone Tad  
Hunter at (207) 729-1544. Map + Directions


Patten Pioneer Days	

Main Street
Patten, Maine 04765
Phone: (207) 528-2902
Aug 10 thru Aug 16, 2009. Fun for the whole family all week long!  
Patten Pioneer Days will be celebrated this year with many new and  
exciting events. Music, Food, Dances, Variety Shows, many different  
competitions and contests for people of all ages, Bake off's, Chess  
Tournament, Photo Contests, Flower and Quilt show, Sidewalk Art  
Exhibits, Community Dinners and much more! For info phone (207)  
528-2902. Map + Directions


Salt Bay Chamberfest	

3 Round Top Lane
Damariscotta, Maine 04543
Phone: (207) 522-3749
Aug 11 thru Aug 21, 2009. Every summer, Salt Bay Chamberfest brings  
some of the most captivating and internationally renowned musicians to  
the coastal town of Damariscotta to perform great masterpieces of  
chamber music literature. For info phone (207) 522-3749. Map +  
Directions


Skowhegan State Fair	

33 Constitution Avenue
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Phone: (207) 474-2947
Aug 13 thru Aug 22, 2009. The Skowhegan State Fair (at the State  
Fairgrounds at Madison Avenue aka Route 201-N) includes Grandstand  
shows, Quarter Horse and other Horse Shows and much more. For info  
contact Rebecca Turner at (207) 474-2947. Map + Directions


Portland Chamber Music Festival	

88 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine
Phone: (800) 320-0257
Aug 13 thru Aug 22, 2009. The Portland Chamber Music Festival is Well- 
known for its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary repertoire.  
Concerts at USM's Abromson Community Education Center and its 500-seat  
auditorium. For info phone (800) 320-0257. Map + Directions


Machias Wild Blueberry Festival	

7 Center Street
Machias, Maine 04654
Phone: (207) 255-6665
Aug 14 thru Aug 16, 2009. This is the 34th Annual Machias Wild  
Blueberry Festival. The Downeast region of Maine produces some 85% of  
the world's blueberries. The festival features baking and pie eating  
contests, over 200 craft booths, foot races, a blueberry musical  
comedy and a variety of musical entertainment. For info phone (207)  
255-6665. Map + Directions


North Berwick Mill Field Festival	

21 Main Street
North Berwick, Maine 03906
Phone: (207) 676-3353
Aug 14 thru Aug 16, 2009. Come visit the Annual North Berwick Mill  
Field Festival. There will be a parade, craft vendors, food vendors,  
picnic lunch in the park, presentations and more. Food vendors (for  
profit and nonprofit) are encouraged to submit an application for any  
of the 3 festival days. Craft vendors (for profit and nonprofit) are  
invited to participate as well. All vendors need to fill out an  
application. More information and an application may be obtained on  
the town's website. For info phone (207) 676-3353. Map + Directions


Be Here Now! Festival	


Starks, Maine 04911
Phone: (207) 333-6985
Aug 14 thru Aug 16, 2009. The Be Here Now! Festival is at Harry  
Brown's Farm, 45 Abijah Hill Road in Starks. There will be music, art,  
dancing, food, puppets, and much more. For info phone (207) 333-6985.  
Map + Directions


Maine Highland Games	

29 Meadow Road
Brunswick, Maine
Phone:
Aug 15, 2009. The Annual Maine Highland Games at Thomas Point Beach is  
an opportunity for Maine's Scottish community to come together, with  
bagpipers and over 30 Scottish vendors. This is the last year at  
Thomas Point Beach so come and enjoy! Map + Directions


Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival	

Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine (207) 729-4439
Phone:
Aug 15, 2009. The Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, held the 3rd  
Saturday of August, on Maine Street in Downtown Brunswick, features  
paintings on canvas and glass, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and  
drawing, photography and more. Runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info  
phone (207) 729-4439. Map + Directions


Carrabassett Summer Festival	


Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Phone: (207) 235-3000
Aug 15, 2009. The annual Carrabassett Summer Festival is a music  
festival, fly in, arts and craft show with demonstrations in and  
around the airport in Carrabassett Valley. This non-profit fundraiser  
supports local scholarships funds and is a fun activity for all ages.  
Events runs from noon to 5 p.m. For info phone (207) 235-3000. Map +  
Directions


KahBang Indie Music & Arts Festival	

Bangor Waterfront
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 249-9936
Aug 15, 2009. The KahBang Music & Arts Festival is not just another  
annual music festival; it is a brand. A brand built on discovering the  
next big thing. Come join the party as independent music takes over  
Downtown Bangor and the Bangor Waterfront at the first annual KahBang  
Festival with bands: Matt & Kim, Ra Ra Riot, Ida Maria and many more!  
Map + Directions


Franco-American Festival	


Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 680-4200
Aug 16, 2009. The City of Waterville hosts its Annual Franco-American  
Festival with speciality food vendors and artisans plus Franco- 
American plays and music. For info phone Amanda at (207) 680-4204. Map  
+ Directions


Gateway Music Festival	

163 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, Maine 04605
Phone: (207) 667-9918
Aug 16, 2009. The Hancock Memorial Post #207 American Legion presents  
the Gateway Music Festival. Featured are local bands of various music  
genres and also some great Nashville country music talent. Food and  
other vendors available. Prize includes 2005 Harley Davidson 883  
Custom Sportster. Headlining in 2009 is Buddy Jewell. Also Jeff Simon  
and the Mainely Country Band, The Higgins Family, Rockin Ron and the  
New Society Band, Anna Mae Mitchell and Rising Tide, and Jessi  
Mallory. Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 6 to  
12 years of age. Higher prices at the gate. For info phone (207)  
667-9918. Map + Directions


Music
Weekday Music Series - Congress Square	

Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jul 31 thru Aug 14, 2009. Weekday Music Series on Congress Square runs  
on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Take a break from your busy work day to  
hear music from up-and-coming local bands! For info phone (207)  
772-6828. Map + Directions


Music Festivals in August	


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone:
Aug 01 thru Aug 31, 2009. There are a multitude of music festivals in  
Maine during the summer months from June through August. Click on the  
link above to go to the Maine Festivals listings and find them. Map +  
Directions


Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert: Soaring Melodies - Bay Chamber  
Concerts	

345 Main Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Aug 12, 2009. Performers: Geoff Nuttall,violin; Christopher  
Costanza,cello; Inon Barnatan,piano. The extraordinary winner of the  
Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, Inon Barnaton, joins two members of  
the St. Lawrence String Quartet to perform Haydn's Piano Trio in C  
major,Hob. XV:27; Mendelssohn's Cello Sonata No.2 in D major,Op.58;and  
Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No.1 in D minor,Op.49. 8:pm. For info and  
tickets phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert:Crossing Borders - Bay Chamber Concert	

6 Central Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Aug 13, 2009. Performers:Geoff Nuttall and Livia Sohn,  
violins;Christopher Costanza,cello; and Inon Barnaton,piano. Musicians  
from four countries play music from two others, including Beethoven's  
Seven Variations on a theme from Mozart's Magic Flute in E flat,WoO  
46;Enesco's devilishly difficult Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 in A  
minor,Op.25; and Schumann's Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.63. For  
info and tickets phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Brave Combo - One Longfellow Square	

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Aug 13, 2009. "Using polka music as their jumping board, the Brave  
Combo live up to their name by crossing polka with jazz, rock, blues  
and more. They've won two Grammy Awards...Irreverent, entertaining and  
extremely talented." (Santa Cruz Sentinel) 8pm. $17 adv/$20 door. Map  
+ Directions


Maura O'Connell - Stone Mountain Arts Center	

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523
Aug 14, 2009. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Maura O'Connell.  
Doors open at 6 p.m. with performance at 8 p.m. Map + Directions


Next Generation Concert - Bay Chamber Concerts	

6 Central Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Aug 15, 2009. Each year Bay Chamber Concerts hosts scores of  
exceptionally talented young chamber musicians from across Maine at  
the Next Generation Youth Chamber Music Program. This concert  
showcases their efforts as the culmination of the week's instruction.  
Performance at 3 p.m. Free to the public. For more info phone (207)  
236-2823. Map + Directions


Christine Lavin and Don White - One Longfellow Square	

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Aug 15, 2009. Hilarious songwriting duo. 8pm. $20 adv/$23 door online  
or at (207)761-1757. Map + Directions


The Wallflowers - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series	

95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine
Phone: (877) 755-2326
Aug 15, 2009. The Wallflowers perform at the L.L. Bean Summer Concert  
Series. Free concerts at 7:30 p.m. in L.L. Bean Discovery Park. For  
info and updates phone (877) 755-2326. Map + Directions


Richard Shindell Concert - Jonathan's Ogunquit	

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777
Aug 15, 2009. "Shindell is a master builder of songs, yet always  
leading listeners toward the emotional essence of the moment or  
character he is evoking. As with all master craftsmen, knowing what to  
leave out is as important to him as what he puts in. Shindell has  
uncanny sense of the theater of a song, building his ballads sparely  
and subtly, set to sweeping graceful melodies." ( Scott Alarick, The  
Boston Globe) Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Map + Directions


Solas in Concert - Franco American Heritage Center	

46 Cedar Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Phone: (207) 689-2000
Aug 16, 2009. Since its birth in 1996, Solas has been loudly  
proclaimed as the most popular, influential, and exciting Celtic band  
to ever emerge from the United States. Even before the release of its  
first Shanachie CD, the Boston Herald trumpeted the quartet as "the  
first truly great Irish band to arise from America," and the Irish  
Echo ranked Solas among the "most exciting bands anywhere in the  
world." Since then, the praise has only grown louder. The Philadelphia  
Inquirer said they make "mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the  
world's best." The New York Times praised their "unbridled vitality,"  
the Washington Post dubbed them one of the "world's finest Celtic-folk  
ensembles" and the Austin American-Statesman called them "the standard  
by which contemporary Celtic groups are judged." "One of the world's  
best bands" Irish News. Advance Ticket: $20 At the Door: $25. Map +  
Directions


Ripe for Pickin' Bluegrass Concert	

9 Summer Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: (207) 622-2424
Aug 16, 2009. Bluegrass group Ripe for the Pickin' makes a return  
visit to St. Mark's Episcopal Church with a performance at 4:00 p.m.  
Paul Bedard, Richard Healy, Eli Natti and other accompanying musicians  
make up the group. They play traditional American music such as  
bluegrass, gospel, folk, country, and Celtic. Their songs and music  
share tales and history from the Appalachians to Cape Breton, Nova  
Scotia and everything in between. A reception will follow the concert  
in the Parish Hall. Donations for the concert ($10 suggested) will  
benefit the church concert series. Map + Directions


Free Children's Concert	

Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04103
Phone: (207) 460-6381
Aug 16, 2009. Free concert for children (and adults too). Featuring  
Mendelsson's String Quintet No. 2 in Bb Major, Op 87. An informal,  
interactive concert featuring PCMF musicians and violinist Sophie  
Davis, our first PCMF Young Artist Apprentice. Sophie lives in  
Waldoboro and recently completed her freshman year at the Watershed  
School in Rockland. Designed for children 4-14 and their families. No  
Tickets Required. Map + Directions


Shopping Events
Miles Memorial Hospital League Rummage Sale	


Damariscotta, Maine 04543
Phone: (207) 563-4379
Aug 13 thru Aug 15, 2009. The Mile Memorial Hospital League Rummage  
Sale is Maine's biggest and best antiques, books and rummage sale  
benefit fundraiser. We are a wildly popular event with thousands of  
shopper including locals and visitors from far and wide. Merchandise  
includes furniture, antiques and treasures, jewelry, designer and  
other clothing,books,records and audio equipment, housewares, garden  
items, toys,and much more. Full price on Thursday, and discounts on  
Friday.Saturday is bag day in the general rummage area, and bargain  
day in the antiques, furniture, jewelry and better books departments.  
Held rain or shine under several big-top tents. Free admission and  
parking. Come to Chapman Field on Waldoboro Road, at the intersection  
of Route 1 and Business Route 1. For more info phone (207) 563-4379.  
Map + Directions


Theater
Thr3e x Thr3e - Acadia Repertory Theatre	

1154 Main Street
Somesville, Maine 04660
Phone: (207) 244-7260
Jul 08 thru Sep 05, 2009. This children's theater program by Acadia  
Repertory Theater is a hip numeric modern folk tale about 3 pigs, 3  
bears, 3 billy goats gruff and 4 rival gangs. Performances every  
Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Map + Directions


Twelfth Night - Theater at Monmouth	

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999
Jul 09 thru Aug 22, 2009. The 2009 summer season opens with a joyous  
production of Shakespeare's delightful comedy of love and reunion,  
Twelfth Night. Map + Directions


The Mousetrap - Theater at Monmouth	

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999
Jul 16 thru Aug 22, 2009. Theater at Monmouth presents The Mousetrap,  
a classic who-done-it written by Agatha Christie, the master of  
British murder mysteries. Map + Directions


Hamlet - Theater at Monmouth	

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999
Jul 24 thru Aug 21, 2009. At the beginning of Shakespeare's brilliant  
tragedy, Elsinore castle in Denmark is on high alert, challenged by  
Fortinbras of Norway. As two guards patrol the castle they are  
startled to meet the ghost of Hamlet's father. The ghost tells the  
terrible tale of how he was murdered by his brother. Claudius,  
Hamlet's uncle is now King and has married Hamlet's mother, Queen  
Gertrude. Hamlet vows to take revenge. Map + Directions


Weekday Performance Series - Congress Square	

Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jul 28 thru Aug 12, 2009. The Weekday Performance Series at Congress  
Square is held on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. See a fun lunchtime  
performance from local jugglers, magicians, and other entertainers!  
For info phone (207) 772-6828. Map + Directions


A Little Hotel on the Side - Theater at Monmouth	

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999
Jul 31 thru Aug 20, 2009. Set in Paris, at the turn of the 19th  
century, A Little Hotel on the Side is the story of Monsieur Pinglet  
who seeks an affair with his best friend's neglected wife, Madam  
Paillardin. Madam Paillardin, hoping to add some excitement to her  
dreary life reluctantly agrees and gets way more than she bargains  
for! Map + Directions


A Show Tune Cabaret - Booth Theater	

13 Beach Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-8142
Aug 04 thru Aug 13, 2009. A musical review with song from Broadway  
shows past and present. Enjoy a night of singing with both old and new  
favorites. Map + Directions


Altar Boyz - Arundel Barn Playhouse	

53 Old Post Road
Arundel, Maine 04046
Phone: (207) 985-5552
Aug 04 thru Aug 15, 2009. The Arundel Barn Playhouse presents Altar  
Boyz. Map + Directions


The Pavilion - Acadia Repertory Theatre	

1154 Main Street
Somesville, Maine 04660
Phone: (207) 244-7260
Aug 04 thru Aug 16, 2009. The cutest couple of 1989 reunite at their  
20-year class reunion at the pavilion on the lake in Pine City,  
Minnesota, in this comedy drama by Craig Wright. Map + Directions


The Wind in the Willows - Theater at Monmouth	

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999
Aug 04 thru Aug 21, 2009. This timeless children's tale brings to life  
the unforgettable adventurous Mr. Toad who one day takes up motoring  
to such dangerous effect that he is sent to prison. While he is away,  
his home, the local green house "Toad Hall" is taken over by weasels  
from the Wild wood. Toad escapes from prison with the help of his  
friends, the curious Mole, the worldly Ratty and the distinguished  
Badger, and recaptures his home. Mr. Toad promises to change his ways.  
Does he? Only time will tell. Map + Directions


The Producers - Hackmatack Playhouse	

538 School Street
Berwick, Maine 03901
Phone: (207) 698-1807
Aug 12 thru Aug 29, 2009. Mel Brook's mad cap musical comedy about two  
producers with a scam that would make Bernie Madoff proud. Ticket  
prices $18 to 22, students under 20 always $10. Enjoy home made  
blueberry pie at intermission! Wed - Sat 8pm; Thurs Matinee. For info  
phone (207) 698-1807. Map + Directions


Singin' In The Rain - Ogunquit Playhouse	

10 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-5511
Aug 12 thru Sep 12, 2009. The most popular movie musical ever takes a  
humorous look at the "birth of the talkies," when the silent era of  
motion pictures came to an end, and movies began to talk. And sing.  
And dance. Woven in to the show are some of the most memorable musical  
moments ever captures on film, and the stage production brings all of  
them to life: "Good Morning," "Make 'Em Laugh," "You Are My Lucky  
Star," "You Were Meant For Me," and the show-stopping title tune are  
just a few of the hits that bring this show to life, complete with  
real rain showers on the Playhouse stage! For more information  
regarding specific times and prices, please visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org 
. Map + Directions


Bob Marley - Jonathan's Ogunquit	

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777
Aug 13, 2009. Back for yet another performance - all near Sell outs!  
Marley's brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday  
life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including  
teenagers to grandparents in their 80's. Performance at 8 p.m. Map +  
Directions


Cobb - Deertrees Theatre Festival	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Aug 13 thru Aug 15, 2009. In this brilliantly compelling portrait of  
controversial baseball legend Ty Cobb, the Hall of Famer is separated  
into three versions of himself; "The Peach", aged 19, at the start of  
his long career with the Detroit Tigers, "Ty", in his early 40's, at  
the end of his playing days, and "Mr. Cobb", in his early 70's, near  
death and suffering from cancer. Invading this "dream" is Oscar  
Charleston, a black player of Cobb's time, who challenges him to  
further examine his self-esteem and reminding him of a whole other  
league of players he should be comparing himself to. "Cobb" examines  
the man in his full complexity - as a sports hero of the highest  
order, fulfilling one of America's most cherished dreams, and as an  
example of some of its greatest failures. 8:00 PM ($20 Adults / $10  
Students) Map + Directions


Five Course Love - Northport Music Theater	

851 Atlantic Highway
Northport, Maine 04849
Phone: (207) 338-8383
Aug 14 thru Aug 23, 2009. This fast-paced, light and campy musical  
comedy shines a spotlight on three actors, a waiter and two romantic  
leads who stir up volcanic energy and a trunk load of humor as they  
sparkle in fifteen different roles. The evening kicks off at a Texas  
BBQ where Matt, simple and clueless, meets hot, buxom, Barbie. All  
goes well until she finds out his name is not Ken! Five stories of  
romance and rejection, each with a different twist and in a different  
restaurant are served on a full plate of fabulous songs and lyrics.  
The show is accompanied by piano, bass, and drums. Map + Directions


Paula Poundstone - Stone Mountain Arts Center	

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523
Aug 15, 2009. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Paula Poundstone.  
Doors open at 6 p.m. with performance at 8 p.m. Map + Directions


Water Sports
Lobster Boat Races	


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone:
Jun 20 thru Aug 16, 2009. 20th Annual Lobster Boat Races, the Kentucky  
Derby of the trapping set according to the New York Times. Nine races:  
Boothbay Harbor (June 20); Rockland (June 21); Mosabec (July 4);  
Searsport (July 11), Stonington (July 12); Friendship (July 25);  
Harpswell (July 26); Winter Harbor (August 8); and Pemaquid (August  
16). All races begin at 10 a.m., weather and sea conditions  
permitting. Map + Directions


MS Harborfest	


Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (800) 526-8890
Aug 13 thru Aug 16, 2009. The Annual MS Harborfest is fun for the  
whole family! It takes place in various locations throughout Greater  
Portland. This is the largest and oldest charity sailing event in New  
England. In addition to the MS Regatta, the 4-day event includes the  
MS Benefit Auction, MS Powerboat Poker Run, MS Tugboat Muster and MS  
Shoreside Festival. For info phone (800) 526-8890. Map + Directions


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