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Pastel Painters of Maine - Saco Museum		

371 Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Phone: (207) 283-3861

Jun 05 thru Jun 28, 2009. The Pastel Painters of Maine, PPOM, is  
hosting their Tenth International Juried Exhibition, For Pastels Only,  
at the Saco Museum. This special exhibition and sale displays works of  
pastel artists from Maine and beyond. Map + Directions

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

Sidewalk Art Sale

Warren Street
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
Phone: (207) 882-7511

Jun 27, 2009. Artists of the Maine Art Gallery will be selling works  
on the lawn of the historic Old Academy building on Warren Street in  
Wiscasset from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Map + Directions

Craft Shows

Craft Show at La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival

Biddeford, Maine
Phone:

Jun 25 thru Jun 28, 2009. Come and enjoy the Craft Show held each year  
as part of the La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival. Held at St.  
Louis Field on West Street between Prospect and Hill Streets. Map +  
Directions

Arts Across Ellsworth Arts Festival

192 Main Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Phone: (207) 664-2404

Jun 26 thru Jun 27, 2009. The Arts Across Ellsworth Arts Festival is a  
juried arts show, with pottery, watercolors, jewelry, quilts, handbags  
and other offerings. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to  
4 p.m. on Saturday at the Maine Grind Building. Map + Directions

Festivals

Whatever Family Festival

Gardiner, Maine
Phone:

Jun 19 thru Jul 04, 2009. Gardiner, Augusta, Winthrop and surrounding  
communities come together during the Whatever Family Festival with  
many exciting events including Gardiner Arts Festival, Johnson Hall  
Waterfront Talent Show, Gardiner Rotary Fireworks, Hallowell Kayak and  
Canoe rides and Augusta Day in Capitol Park. Map + Directions

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

Blue Hill, Maine
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. For info and tickets phone (207) 374-2203. Map + Directions

Legacy of the Arts Festival

Bar Harbor, Maine
Phone:

Jun 20 thru Jun 27, 2009. The 11th Annual Legacy of the Arts festival  
celebrates Bar Harbor's rich history of art, music, Native American  
culture and much more. Activities include live music, art shows,  
exhibits, workshops, demonstrations and historic tours. The week  
begins with our annual Art Show on June 20 and 21 on the Village  
Green, followed by our traditional Father's Day concert at Agamont  
Park. For info phone (207) 288-5103. Map + Directions

Maine Festival of American Music

707 Shaker Road
New Gloucester, Maine 04260
Phone: (207) 926-4597

Jun 24 thru Jun 27, 2009. The annual Maine Festival of American Music:  
Its Roots and Traditions features renowned American artists and  
composers. For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions

Acadian Festival and Marquis Family Reunion

Madawaska, Maine
Phone: (207) 728-7000

Jun 25 thru Jun 28, 2009. The 32nd Annual Acadian Festival is Maine's  
largest cultural festival. Events include the great Acadian Bedrace  
and Party du Main Street. This year's family reunion celebration  
honors the Marquis family. For info phone (207) 728-7000. Map +  
Directions

La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival

Biddeford, Maine
Phone:

Jun 25 thru Jun 28, 2009. Welcome to the 27th La Kermesse Franco  
Americaine Festival. Starts with a block party and goes on with events  
on Friday (parade, dining and entertainment) through Sunday. Held at  
St. Louis Field on West Street between Prospect and Hill Streets. Map  
+ Directions

Saco Spirit Sidewalk Art Festival

Main Street and Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
Phone: (207) 286-3546

Jun 26 thru Jun 27, 2009. On Saturday June 27th, over 100 artists and  
craftsmen will line Main Street and Pepperell Square, transforming  
downtown Saco into a giant art gallery. For 39 years artist have  
traveled from all over New England and beyond to participate in what  
has become for many exhibitors one of their favorite festivals of the  
year. The combination of historic buildings, flowers, friendly people  
and quaint atmosphere combine to create a perfect setting for artists  
to exhibit their work to thousands of visitors. This years Arts  
Festival offers visitors the opportunity to view a variety of artistic  
styles from all mediums and photography to pottery, sculpture and fine  
crafts. There is something for everyone at the Saco Spirit Sidewalk  
Arts Festival. For more information call (207) 286-3546. Map +  
Directions

Skowhegan Riverfest

60 Water Street
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Phone: (207) 474-6901

Jun 26 thru Jun 28, 2009. Annual Skowhegan Riverfest at the  
Renaissance Building. Three days of family events, food, live  
entertainment and raft rides down the Kennebec River by Moxie Outdoor  
Adventures. Map + Directions

South Berwick Strawberry Festival

South Berwick, Maine
Phone: (207) 384-2882

Jun 27, 2009. For 30 years, the annual Strawberry Festival has been a  
part of South Berwick life. Features a bake-off, juried craft show  
with over 120 artisans, and entertainment. This festival is always the  
last Saturday in June, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central School  
grounds across from Town Hall. Phone (207) 384-2882 for details. Map +  
Directions

Orland River Day

Orland, Maine 04472
Phone: (207) 469-0077

Jun 27, 2009. Orland River Day is a town celebration always held on  
the 4th Saturday of June along the banks of the Narramissic. Booths,  
games, displays, raft race, live music and more. For info phone Alvion  
Kimball at (207) 469-0077 or Dave Costigan at 469-0703. Map + Directions

Portland Lobster Festival

Maine State Pier and Commercial Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (297) 650-3455

Jun 27, 2009. The Portland Lobster Festival at the Maine State Pier  
benefits United Way and the Falmouth Rotary. The event includes a  
Lobster dinner, music, entertainment, raffles and giveaways. Lobster  
dinner tickets are $12.50. Free admission to other events. Map +  
Directions

His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival

406 Gray Road
Gorham, Maine 04062
Phone: (207) 892-5886

Jun 27, 2009. The His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival is  
held at McCormack Performing Arts Center at Gorham High School. This  
is an international arts festival with over 100 artists from 20+  
states and a number of countries. Visual art, music, dance, drama and  
poetry. For info phone (207) 892-5886. Map + Directions

Riverside United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival

5 School Street
Kezar Falls, Maine
Phone: (207) 625-8070

Jun 27, 2009. The Riverside United Methodist Church Strawberry  
Festival - a successor to the Saco River Festival Association's  
Cornish Strawberry Festival - will take place on the Riverside  
Methodist Church lawn, 5 School Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For  
more info phone Marlene at (207) 625-8070. Map + Directions

Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts

Kingfield, Maine
Phone: (207) 265-7677

Jun 27, 2009. A downtown Kingfield Festival of the Arts precedes the  
Kingfield POPS symphony later in the evening. The festival runs from  
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features arts and crafts, foods and music. 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

Music
Music Festivals in June

Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone:

Jun 01 thru Jun 30, 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

Saints and Sinners - Blue Hill

27 Tenney Hill
Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Phone: (207) 359-9827

Jun 27, 2009. Ave Maris Stella, a 20-member a cappella vocal ensemble  
based in midcoast Maine will present a program of mostly early music  
as part of the Vanderkay Music Series. At Blue Hill Congregational  
Church, 27 Tenney Hill. Mass movements from different time periods and  
by different composers will be bracketed by complementary secular work  
for a widely varied program. Tickets are $15, and available at the  
door. For info phone (207) 359-9827. Map + Directions

Kingfield POPS - Bangor Symphony

Route 142
Kingfield, Maine
Phone: (207) 942-5555

Jun 27, 2009. Bangor Symphony presents the 7th Annual Kingfield POPS  
at Kennedy Farm. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic or sample the great  
food at the concessions. Then sit back and enjoy the magnificent  
mountain scenery and the music you love. Fireworks finale. For info  
and tickets phone (207) 942-5555 or (207) 265-POPS (7677). Map +  
Directions

Madeleine Peyroux - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series

95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine
Phone: (877) 755-2326

Jun 27, 2009. Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux opens 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

April Verch - Boothbay Harbor Opera House

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

Jun 27, 2009. Virtuoso fiddler, stunning vocalist, and electrifying  
step-dancer, April Verch brings her music to the Opera House stage for  
the first time. Verch is a delightful melange of folk, jazz, old-time  
roots and bluesgrass music. This Canadian native has played around the  
world, we now welcome her to Boothbay Harbor. Performance at 8 p.m.  
Map + Directions

Twisted Roots - Port City Music Hall

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990

Jun 27, 2009. Twisted Roots at Port City Music Hall. Tickets $8 ADV/ 
$10 DOS. Performance at 8 p.m. Map + Directions

Juliana Hatfield - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Jun 27, 2009. One Longfellow Square presents acclaimed singer/ 
songwriter Juliana Hatfield. Map + Directions

Make Me An Idol Contest

550 Center Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
Phone: (207) 786-2977

Jun 27, 2009. Maine's own American Idol competition is coming to the L/ 
A area! FOX23's Make Me An Idol sponsored by Q97.9 FM will be held on  
June 27th from 10 a.m. to noon (first-come, first-served) at the  
Auburn Mall. The prize for our 7th annual local singing competition is  
a guaranteed audition for Season 9. FOX23 provides travel &  
accommodations for the winner and a friend to one of the official,  
national audition cities. This year, the winner flies to Orlando,  
Florida on July 8th for the July 9th audition at Amway Arena. (FOX23  
pays hotel and airfare for the initial audition and leaves any  
callback expenses to the local winner.) Competitors must be between  
the ages of 16 and 28, a U.S. citizen, provide legal identification  
displaying date of birth and reside in Maine or NH. Those under 18 are  
required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Map +  
Directions

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

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars - Port City Music Hall

504 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990

Jun 28, 2009. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. 7pm Doors, show time  
8pm. $25 adv tix, $30 day of show. $50 VIP TIX Map + Directions

Theater
It's Only a Play - Lyric Music Theater

176 Sawyer Street
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: (207) 799-1421

Jun 19 thru Jun 28, 2009. It's the opening night party. Terrence  
McNally's hilarious look at the inside world of theatre includes  
memorable characters such as the excitable young author, the brilliant  
but unstable director, the pill-popping leading lady and an  
egotistical but insecure comic actor who passed up a chance to star in  
the play. The happy tone with which the evening begins grows steadily  
worse-and funnier- as the reviews (all bad) come in, and everyone  
seeks desperately to pin the blame on each other. Map + Directions

Northern Writes New Play Festival - Penobscot Theatre

131 Main Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 942-3333

Jun 22 thru Jul 03, 2009. Penobscot Theatre presents the Annual  
Northern Writes New Play Festival. For info and tickets phone (207)  
942-3333. Map + Directions

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

Our Town - Hackmatack Playhouse

538 School Street
Berwick, Maine 03901
Phone: (207) 698-1807

Jun 24 thru Jul 04, 2009. Hackmatack Playhouse presents Thornton  
Wilder's prize winning play about life in New England. Enjoy the show  
at Maine's most affordable summer theater. Wed thru Sat; and Thursday  
matinee. For info phone (207) 698-1807. Map + Directions

Black Fly Follies - Theater at Monmouth		

796 Main Street
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Phone: (207) 933-9999

Jun 27, 2009. The Theater at Monmouth's popular Black Fly Follies  
returns is an annual party and fundraiser filled with comedy and  
music. From improv to singing, juggling to tap, you never know what to  
expect when our cast members hit the stage! Map + Directions

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