Upcoming Maine Events July 8 -12, 2009

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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


Vivid Views - Frost Farm Gallery Art Exhibit	

272 Pikes Hill
Norway, Maine 04268
Phone: (207) 743-8041
Jul 03 thru Aug 01, 2009. "Vivid Views: Plein Air Oils of Oxford  
County and Beyond by Norway, Maine native Douglas Howe." Opening  
reception, meet and greet the artist on Friday, July 3, from 5-8pm.  
Free, light refreshments. Exhibit and sale continues through August 1.  
For more info phone (207) 743-8041. 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


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


Craft Shows
Bangor Waterfront Arts, Crafts and Food Show	


Bangor, Maine
Phone: (207) 621-2818
Jul 10 thru Jul 12, 2009. Bangor Waterfront Arts, Crafts and Food  
Show. Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info phone the United Maine  
Craftsmen at (207) 621-2818. Map + Directions


Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show - I	

276 Sanford Road
Wells, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-5172
Jul 11 thru Jul 12, 2009. This first of two annual Summer Solstice  
Craft shows, both juried, features exceptional New England crafters  
and artists. Held at the Elementary School at 276 Sanford Road in  
Wells from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info phone (207) 646-5172 or (207)  
646-2451. 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


Bowdoin International Music Festival	

6300 College Station
Brunswick, Maine 04011
Phone: (207) 373-1400
Jun 27 thru Aug 08, 2009. Through its concert presentations, the  
Bowdoin International Music Festival (at Bowdoin College) brings  
performers of international stature and a rich variety of musical  
programming to thousands of residents and summer visitors. Map +  
Directions


Bar Harbor Music Festival	

29 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Phone: (207) 288-5744
Jul 01 thru Jul 26, 2009. The 42nd Annual Bar Harbor Music Festival is  
one of New England's great music festivals. Events held at the Bar  
Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mount Desert Street, the Bar Harbor  
Regency Holiday Inn, 123 Eden Street, the Criterion Theatre, 35  
Cottage Street and the Bar Harbor Club, 111 West Street. Included in  
the festival is the Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert. For  
info phone (207) 288-5744. 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


Oquossoc Strawberry Festival	


Oquossoc, Maine
Phone: (207) 864-5364
Jul 09, 2009. The Strawberry Festival at Oquossoc Park in Oquossic  
features strawberry shortcake, crafts, pies, gifts and entertainment.  
For info phone (207) 864-5364. Map + Directions


Ossipee Valley Fair	

291 S. Hiram Road
Hiram, Maine
Phone: (207) 793-8434
Jul 09 thru Jul 12, 2009. A true country fair with livestock, events  
and exhibits. Novelty events like egg toss, watermelon seed spitting,  
tractor pulls and more. For info phone Kathleen Haley at (207)  
793-8434. Map + Directions


East Millinocket Summerfest	


East Millinocket, Maine
Phone: (207) 746-9982
Jul 09 thru Jul 12, 2009. East Millinocket Summerfest is held at Opal  
Myrick Park. Many concerts, children's parade, food and lots of other  
activities. For info phone Kelly at (207) 746-9982 or Debbie at (207)  
746-9673. Map + Directions


Country Fest	

342 W. Gray Road
Gray, Maine
Phone: (207) 428-3659
Jul 10 thru Jul 12, 2009. Three days and nights of New England's best  
country music, with plenty of food and activities for the entire  
family. Takes place at Stonehedge Farm, 342 W. Gray Road. Map +  
Directions


Greek Heritage Festival	

186 Bradley Street
Saco, Maine
Phone: (207) 284-5651
Jul 10 thru Jul 12, 2009. The three day Annual Greek Heritage Festival  
(at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on 186 Bradley Street)  
features authentic Greek homemade food, Greek music and entertainment,  
Greek cultural information and more. For info phone (207) 284-5651.  
Map + Directions


Moxie Festival	


Lisbon Falls, Maine
Phone:
Jul 10 thru Jul 12, 2009. The Annual Moxie Festival includes a river  
race, 5K road race, parade, car show, Moxie raffle and more! Map +  
Directions


Maine International Film Festival	

93 Main Street
Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 861-8138
Jul 10 thru Jul 19, 2009. The Maine International Film Festival is a  
10 day celebration of film, featuring the very best of American  
independent, international and Maine made movies. Nearly 100 films,  
over 50 filmmakers, lively receptions, Q and A sessions, special  
events and more. Venues are Waterville Opera House and Railroad Square  
Cinema. For info phone (207) 861-8138. Map + Directions


Norway Arts Festival	


Norway, Maine 04268
Phone: (207) 739-6161
Jul 11, 2009. The annual eclectic Norway Arts Festival features the  
Annual Norway Sidewalk Art Show, a juried event with fine arts -  
paintings, photography, wood and metal sculpture and fiber arts.  
There's also music with a fiddle jam, regional musicians and a free  
street dance, puppet performances, juggling and more. Free drawing for  
original art too! For info contact Aranka at (207) 739-6161. Map +  
Directions


County Gospel Music Festival	


Fort Fairfield, Maine
Phone: (207) 472-3802
Jul 11, 2009. Annual County Gospel Music Festival. Held at F.A.R.M.  
Park on W. Limestone Road. For details phone the Fort Fairfield  
Chamber of Commerce at (207) 472-3802. Map + Directions


Native American Festival and Basketmakers Market	

105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Phone: (207) 288-3519
Jul 11, 2009. The annual Native American Festival and Basket Makers  
Market runs from 10 a.m. to 4.m. at the College of the Atlantic  
Campus, 105 Eden Street (Route 3). It is free and open to the public.  
Wabanaki Indians will be displaying and selling baskets, carvings,  
beadwork, dolls and other hand-made items. There is also Native music,  
dance, drumming, storytelling, food and craft demonstrations, as well  
as a silent auction. For info phone (207) 288-3519. Map + Directions


8th Annual Celebration - West Quoddy Head Visitor Center	

South Lubec Road
Lubec, Maine 04652
Phone: (207) 733-2180
Jul 11, 2009. 8th Annual Celebration at West Quoddy Head Visitor  
Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is Hopley Yeaton, "Father" of  
the USCG. There will be music, food vendors, raffles, speakers,  
special postal cancellations, and tours of the tower by the USCG from  
approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Map + Directions


North Atlantic Blues Festival	

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 596-6055
Jul 11 thru Jul 12, 2009. The North Atlantic Blues Festival is set in  
Harbor Park, overlooking Rockland Harbor. A prestigious eastern event  
with famed performers from throughout the U.S. and abroad. Saturday  
night in downtown Rockland offers a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than  
fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Tickets can be ordered online.  
For info phone (207) 596-6055. Map + Directions


Arts in the Park	

1 Main Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
Phone:
Jul 11 thru Jul 12, 2009. The 14th Annual Arts in the Park is held in  
Heritage Park on Belfast's waterfront. There will be painters, fiber  
artists, photographers, potters, glass artists, wood carvers, metal  
workers, jewelers and more. Musicians will play all day both days.  
Food vendors are present too. Map + Directions


Quietside Flamingo Festival	


Southwest Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 244-3713
Jul 11 thru Jul 13, 2009. Every year on the weekend after the 4th of  
July, Southwest Harbor holds its Annual Quietside Festival, a great  
event for families. Events include a kids carnival, craft fair and a  
grand Flamingo Parade on Saturday morning. The weekend ends with the  
famous Polo and Yacht Club cocktail party at the Causeway Club Barn  
(you don't need to play polo or own a yacht to attend). For info phone  
the Harbor House Community Center at (207) 244-3713. Map + Directions


Maine Potato Blossom Festival	

Main Street
Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742
Phone: (207) 472-3802
Jul 11 thru Jul 19, 2009. The 9 day Maine Potato Blossom Festival  
features farmer olympics, road races, arts & crafts, fireworks, river  
races, mashed potato wrestling. This year featuring Maine's Own  
Comedian Juston McKinney. Lots of fun for the entire family. Map +  
Directions


Music
Atlantic Music Festival - Colby College	

4730 Mayflower Hill Road
Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: (888) 704-1311
Jun 27 thru Jul 24, 2009. The Atlantic Music Festival (AMF) brings 21  
nights of classical music this summer to Maine. AMF invites you to  
attend its three-week inaugural event that will bring together  
emerging classical musicians and revered musicians, and composers. The  
festival, hosted by Colby College, will provide fellowships for  
promising young musicians from all over the world. Following a preview  
concert on June 27, 2009, AMF will officially open its doors with  
pianist Benjamin Hochman and conductor Benjamin Schwartz in their  
performances of Mozart, Beethoven, and patriotic favorites on  
Saturday, July 4th at 7 p.m. Map + Directions


Cornish Summer Bandstand Series	

South Hiram Road
Cornish, Maine
Phone: (207) 625-4993
Jun 30 thru Jul 28, 2009. On Tuesdays from June 30 through July 28,  
the Saco River Festival Association runs the Bandstand Summer Concert  
Series at the Cornish Fairgrounds. The programs are accessible to the  
public and on a "donations" basis. Event is sponsored by local  
businesses and the proceeds help fund music programs that we provide  
in the MSAD #55 schools, including sending 4th graders to Merrill Hall  
to the symphony, bringing in the P.S.O. Kinderconcerts, sponsoring Tri- 
M, the music honor society, and providing artists and musicians for  
the S.T.A.R. summer program. These concerts are a fun, inexpensive way  
for families to enjoy an evening in our beautiful town. Children who  
attend will receive free inexpensive gifts at each concert like  
bubbles, beanbag animals, etc. For more info phone (207) 625-4993. Map  
+ Directions


Music Festivals in July	


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone:
Jul 01 thru Jul 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


Steve Kimock - Port City Music Hall	

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Jul 08, 2009. Steve Kimock Crazy Engine perform at Port City Music  
Hall. $22 advance / $25 day of show / $45 VIP. Map + Directions


Carnival! - Bay Chamber Concerts	

345 Main Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Jul 08, 2009. Performers: Paul Stewart and Gloria Chien,pianos;Mimi  
Stillman,flute;James Campbell,clarinet;Irina Muresanu and Gilda  
Joffe,violins;Jesse Holstein,viola; Marc Johnson,cello;Thomas Van  
Dyck,bass; Glenn Jenks,narrator;Nancy Smith, percussion. Fun, Fun,  
Fun! Doppler's Andante and Rondo, Op,25;Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op. 
25;Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals. Bring the whole family! 8:pm.  
For info and tickets phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Femi Kuti and The Positive Force - Port City Music Hall	

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Jul 09, 2009. Femi Kuti and The Positive Force play at Port City Music  
Hall. $18 adv, $20 day of show and $36 seated. Performance at 8 p.m.  
Map + Directions


The End of Time - Bay Chamber Concerts	

6 Central Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Jul 09, 2009. 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 and Piano, Op.5,No.2;Bartok's Contrasts; and Messiaen's  
unforgettable Quartet for the End of Time. 8:pm. For info and tickets  
phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Seeds of Peace Benefit - One Longfellow Square	

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Jul 09, 2009. Featuring Okbari and The Casco Bay Tummlers. $15 online  
or at (207) 761-1757. Map + Directions


Alive at Five Free Concert Series	

Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jul 09 thru Aug 06, 2009. Alive at Five Free Concert Series is held in  
Monument Square on Thursdays, 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Kick back, enjoy free  
music by your favorite bands in the summer sun, and enjoy a cold drink  
in the beer garden, presented by Sebago Brewing Company! For info  
phone (207) 772-6828. Map + Directions


Peggy Seeger - Unity Centre for the Performing Arts	

42 Depot Street
Unity, Maine 04988
Phone: (207) 948-7649
Jul 10, 2009. Unity Centre for the Performing Arts presents Peggy  
Seeger in a benefit concert for the Friends of Unity Wetlands. Seeger  
is a consummate singer of traditional and original songs. Tickets $15.  
Performance at 7 p.m. Map + Directions


Young Stars of Maine - Bay Chamber Concerts	

6 Central Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Phone: (207) 236-2823
Jul 10, 2009. 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. Performance at 7 p.m. Free to the public. For more  
info phone (207) 236-2823. Map + Directions


Jonathan Edwards - Stone Mountain Arts Center	

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523
Jul 10, 2009. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Jonathan Edwards.  
For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. Map + Directions


Casco Bay Tummlers and Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble - Deertrees	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Jul 10, 2009. World music and original songs - Klezmer, Yiddish and  
the sounds you would hear in a nightclub in Old Istanbul - performed  
with abandon by musicians who are clearly comfortable with both  
traditions and contemporary interpretations. A benefit performance for  
"Seeds of Peace", a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering  
young leaders from regions of conlict with the leadership skills  
required to advance reconciliation and coexistence. 8:00 p.m. ($18).  
Map + Directions


Heather Masse Band - One Longfellow Square	

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Jul 10, 2009. One Longfellow Theater presents the Heather Masse Band.  
$12 advance or $15 at the door. Map + Directions


Livingston Taylor - Jonathan's Ogunquit	

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777
Jul 10, 2009. Livingston Taylor's career as a professional musician  
has rattled along for over thirty years. He has toured-some might say,  
perpetually-with such major artists as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett,  
Fleetwood Mac, and Jethro Tull. Perfomance starts at 8:00 p.m. Map +  
Directions


Pousette-Dart Band - Boothbay Harbor Opera House	

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159
Jul 10, 2009. The Pousette-Dart Band is an American soft rock group.  
The band has toured with The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, Yes  
and the Charlie Daniels Band among others. Opening act: the Holy  
Mackerals! Performance at 8 p.m. Map + Directions


Weekday Music Series - Post Office Park	

Middle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jul 10 thru Jul 24, 2009. The Weekday Music Series at Post Office Park  
is held 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


Le Vent du Nord - Stone Mountain Arts Center	

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523
Jul 11, 2009. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents foot-stomping and  
award winning Quebecois musicians Le Vent du Nord. For info and  
tickets phone (866) 227-6523. Map + Directions


Rebirth Brass Band - Port City Music Hall	

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Jul 11, 2009. Rebirth Brass Band performs in a late show at Port City  
Music Hall. $15 adv, $18 day of show, $30 VIP. Doors open at 10:30  
p.m. Map + Directions


Sean Morey - Port City Music Hall	

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Jul 11, 2009. Musical comedian Sean Morey performs at Port City Music  
Hall. $15 general admission, $25 VIP. Performance at 7 p.m. Map +  
Directions


Geoff Muldaur - One Longfellow Square	

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Jul 11, 2009. 60's folk rock artist. 8pm. $20/$23. Tickets online or  
at (207)761-1757. Map + Directions


Dan Zanes and Friends - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series	

95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine
Phone: (877) 755-2326
Jul 11, 2009. Dan Zanes and friends perform at the L.L. Bean Summer  
Concert Series. Free concerts at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. in L.L. Bean  
Discovery Park. For info and updates phone (877) 755-2326. Map +  
Directions


Saints and Sinners by Ave Maris Stella - Belfast Free Library	

106 High Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
Phone: (207) 338-3884
Jul 11, 2009. Ave Maris Stella, an 18-member a cappella vocal ensemble  
based in midcoast Maine will present a program of mostly early music  
that ranges from the sacred to the sublime. Performance at 7:30 p.m.  
at the Belfast Free Library. Mass movements from different time  
periods and by different composers will be bracketed by complementary  
secular work for a widely varied program. Admission by donation ($10  
pp suggested), and available at the door. Map + Directions


Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band - Deertrees	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Jul 11, 2009. Timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun  
and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, sassy songs from  
the golden age of swing and country, stunning waltzes, and deeply  
moving original compositions by one of the most celebrated bands on  
the American acoustic music scene. 8:00 p.m. ($20). Map + Directions


Vienna Teng with Katie Herzig - Jonathan's Ogunquit	

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777
Jul 11, 2009. Why She's Worth Watching: She thinks that she is  
"getting better as (she) go(es)..." - so if you have seen her before,  
it isn't as good as she will be this time... For Fans Of: Paula Cole,  
Jewel, Vanessa Carlton, Jane Siberry Show Time 8:00 p.m. Map +  
Directions


Saints and Sinners - Camden	

33 Chestnut Street
Camden, Maine 04843
Phone: (207) 236-9413
Jul 12, 2009. Ave Maris Stella, a 20-member a cappella vocal ensemble  
based in midcoast Maine will present a program of mostly early music  
twice in July. Mass movements from different time periods and by  
different composers will be bracketed by complementary secular works  
for a widely varied program. At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33  
Chestnut Street. The group sings in a variety of languages (Latin,  
English both old and new, Italian, French, German); small-ensemble  
works are also included for variety. Admission is by suggested  
donation ($10 per person), tickets are available at the door. For info  
phone (207) 236-9413. Map + Directions


Crooked Still & Darol Anger	

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Jul 12, 2009. Crooked Still & Darol Anger perform at Port City Music  
Hall. $20 adv, $22 day of show, $30 VIP. Doors open at 7 p.m. Map +  
Directions


Country Sunday	

Hallowell Road
Litchfield, Maine 04350
Phone: (207) 268-4494
Jul 12, 2009. The Down East Country Music Association hosts Country  
Sunday at the Litchfield Sportsman's Club. Musicians include Tux  
Burke, Mike Ferrucci, Moe Greenleaf, Gary Leet, New Relm, Potpourri,  
Richard Ridley Jr., and Burt Truman, many of whom have won local and  
national awards. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the show runs until 5 p.m.  
Admission $7, $5 for DECMA members, kids under 10 free. Raffles, door  
prizes, 50/50. Buffet available. Phone Gary Leet at (207) 377-8035 or  
Connie Fletcher at (207) 737-0920. Map + Directions


Theater
Godspell - Arundel Barn Playouse	

53 Old Post Road
Arundel, Maine 04046
Phone: (207) 985-5552
Jun 23 thru Jul 11, 2009. The Arundel Barn Playhouse presents  
Godspell. Map + Directions


Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? - Booth Theater	

13 Beach Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-8142
Jul 01 thru Jul 18, 2009. Eight mischievous students in a parochial  
school in the 1950's capture the most humorous aspects of youthful  
growing pains and the trying moments of adolescence. This show  
provides a very entertaining evening of fantastic musical comedy  
theater. Map + Directions


The Queen of Bingo - Booth Theater	

13 Beach Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-8142
Jul 01 thru Jul 31, 2009. In the tradition of the hilarious Harvey  
Korman and Tim Conway sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show, comes  
the stage comedy The Queen of Bingo! 'Sis' and 'Babe,' two sisters on  
the other side of 50, want to add a little fun and excitement to their  
lives...but where to find it? Bingo! Map + Directions


Shout! The Mod Musical - Ogunquit Playhouse	

10 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-5511
Jul 03 thru Jul 11, 2009. It's "Laugh In" meets London in this bright  
vinyl time capsule that tracks five groovy girls as they come of age  
in the 60's, those liberating days thatm made England hop! A musical  
journey from 1960 to 1970, packed full of songs, dance, nostalgia, and  
fun, Shout! features such hits as "Downtown," "Son of a Preacher Man,"  
"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," and many more. With its  
irresistible blend of hip swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions, and  
psychedelic dances from the 60's, this all-new production will make  
you want to throw your head back and Shout! Map + Directions


A Midsummer Night's Dream - Stonington Opera House	

School Street
Stonington, Maine 04681
Phone: (207) 367-2788
Jul 03 thru Jul 12, 2009. A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Stonington  
Opera Hosue opens with Theseus bringing his war-booty bride,  
Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, back to Athens. How does this  
Amazonian warrior reconcile her plight? The dream tells us. Seven  
performances over 2 week-ends. Post-show discussions lead by arts  
journalist and Neiman Foundation fellow Alicia Anstead. Performances  
at 7 p.m., except Sunday, July 12 matinee at 2 p.m. Map + Directions


The Turn of the Screw - Acadia Repertory Theatre	

1154 Main Street
Somesville, Maine 04660
Phone: (207) 244-7260
Jul 03 thru Jul 19, 2009. Acadia Repertory Theatre presents The Turn  
of the Screw, a theatrical retelling of the famous ghost story by  
Henry James. Map + Directions


Weekday Performance Series - Downtown Portland	


Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jul 07 thru Jul 21, 2009. The Weekday Performance Series is held at  
Post Office Park 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


Children's Wednesday - Alex the Jester - Deertrees	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Jul 08, 2009. An inspiring journey to medieval times with Alex the  
Jester, a genuine Wise Fool. Daring stunts, mind-bending sight gags,  
dazzling visual spectacle, musical capers and physical feats plus  
vibrant colors, audience interaction, and lavish costumes will bring  
waves of laughter, surprise and a genuine "wow" response. 10:00 a.m.  
and 1:00 p.m. ($4 children/$5 adults). Map + Directions


Anything Goes - Hackmatack Playhouse	

538 School Street
Berwick, Maine 03901
Phone: (207) 698-1807
Jul 08 thru Jul 25, 2009. Cole Porter's classic musical is full of  
dance, love and laughter - score includes hits: "I Get a Kick out of  
You" and "You're the Top!." At Maine's most affordable summer theater.  
Bring a picnic to enjoy before the show! Wed - Sat 8pm; Thurs Matinee  
at 2pm. For info phone (207) 698-1807. Map + Directions


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


Danny Beal's Downeast Goodtime Hour - Boothbay Harbor Opera House	

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159
Jul 09, 2009. Long time Boothbay performer and funny man, Danny Beal  
selects one night each summer to bring his Downeast Goodtime Hour to  
the stage. Don't miss Danny and his band of musicians and straight  
men, stories well-told and much hilarity. Tickets $10 in advance and  
$15 on the day of the show. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Map + Directions


Humor ME.3 - Deertrees	

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
Phone: (207) 583-6747
Jul 09, 2009. Three of Maine's finest humorists and storytellers,  
Clyde Folsum, the Humble Farmer, and John McDonald, together on stage  
for the very first time. Unique hometown humor and dry Downeast wit  
presented with a joviality and sensitivity that leaves both natives  
and "folks from away" aglow with amusement at, and appreciation of,  
life in the Pine Tree State. 8:00 pm ($18) 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


Dead Ringer - River City Cinema	

80 Merchants Plaza
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 745-1202
Jul 10, 2009. River City Cinema presents SUMMER CAMP: Six Friday  
evenings of tacky, quirky, wacky, corny movies to satisfy your guilty  
pleasure. All Outdoors--bring your lawnchairs. All Downtown--Pickering  
Square (at Broad Street) in Bangor, Maine. All FREE! Movies begin  
after sunset, around 8:30. Concessions are available. For more  
information visit www.rivercitycinema.com. Map + Directions


The Big Bang - Northport Music Theater	

851 Atlantic Highway
Northport, Maine 04849
Phone: (207) 338-8383
Jul 10 thru Jul 19, 2009. Performed by its creators Off Broadway in  
1998, this unbelievably funny comedy revue is long on shtick and  
historical hilarity. It is staged as a backers' audition for an $83.5  
million twelve hour musical history of the world from creation to the  
present. Two crazy and energetic guys sing and dance their way through  
eighteen side splitting numbers portraying Adam and Eve, Attila the  
Hun, the building of the pyramids, Julius Caesar and Columbus, among  
others, giving potential investors a taste of the impending  
extravaganza. Map + Directions


Das Barbecu - Camden Opera House	

29 Elm Street
Camden, Maine 04843
Phone: (207) 236-7963
Jul 11, 2009. Heartwood Regional Theater presents Das Barbecu at the  
Camden Opera House. Take a wild ride through Wagner's Ring Cycle,  
Texas style, in a new musical by Jim Luigs and Scott Warrender. Rated  
PG for some language and adult situations. Performance at 7:30 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


Androscoggin River Source to Sea Canoe Trek	


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone: (207) 527-2163
Jul 09 thru Jul 23, 2009. The Androscoggin River Source to the Sea  
Trek highlights sections of the 174-mile long Androscoggin River,  
raising environmental awareness along the way. The event is a series  
of canoe treks. July 9-13 runs from Shelburne to Gilead to Hanover to  
Rumford to Bethel to Mexico and to Dixfield. July 25-26 is in the  
Auburn area. August 7-9 includes the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge.  
And August 22-23 returns to Lewiston/Auburn for the annual Great Falls  
Balloon Festival. Map + Directions


Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race	


Durham, Maine
Phone: (207) 782-2302
Jul 12, 2009. The Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race is an amateur  
race competition of 6 miles, with possible class I rips and easy class  
II rapids. Entry fee is $15 per person. Entries received before  
Monday, July 6 will receive a race T-shirt and lunch. Race-day  
registration is $18 and includes lunch only. No t-shirts for race-day  
registrants, though merchandise is available. Several sandwich/ice  
cream shops are within half a mile of the take-out site. Race day  
registration starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Durham Boat Launch on Rte. 136  
near the Auburn/Durham line. (This launch site is not the Durham River  
Park also on Rte. 136.) Leave enough time to get on the river for the  
11:00 a.m. mass start. The race finish is just under the railroad  
trestle where the Sabattus River joins the Androscoggin on Rte. 196 in  
Lisbon. Register online at www.active.com, phone (207) 782-2302 or  
send an email. Map + Directions


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