Socially-Engaged Art: for artists of any discipline, medium or inclination (dance, music, sculpture, poetry, etc.!) who are interested in art as social practice. An ongoing in-person conversation, all ages, no registration required. Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30, outside at Waterfall Arts, 256 High St. Gatherings will be cancelled in event of heavy rain. For details: https://waterfallarts.org/.

Bay Chamber Concerts On-Line: Vivaldi The Four Seasons, from a performance at the Rockport Opera House on August 16, 2001. Thursday, July 16^th, 7:30, streamed on-line on the Bay Chamber YouTube channel, baychamberYouTube. FMI: https://www.baychamberconcerts.org.

Masterworks: Five Thursdays. Featuring selections from Bay Chamber Concerts treasured archive of performances spanning six decades. Listen to audio recordings from past concerts at the Rockport Opera House, paired with images of artwork by renowned Maine painters and photographers. Thursdays through August 13^th, 7:30, on YouTube. FMI: https://www.baychamberconcerts.org/.

Opera House Arts (OHA) offers Drive-In Movies at the Stonington Ball Field, School St, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 8:45pm throughout the summer. Audio will be broadcast over FM radio. Gates open at 7:30, no admittance after 8:40. Tickets must be purchased online; concessions will be sold at the time of ticket purchase and will be ready at the gate. For tickets, movie schedule, and more info: https://www.operahousearts.org/upcoming.

Camp Chewonki @ Home: 7 weeks of themed summer fun and learning with screen-free activities. A no-cost, remote summer program that will bring Chewonki fun, friends, and adventure into your home, through August 15^th. Register for a week, or two, or the whole summer! FMI or to register: https://campathome.chewonki.org/  (select “Register” from the menu).

FALCON RIDGE 2020 SHARE & SHELTER IN PLACE FEST. Online everywhere we can do it. Starting Thursday, July 30^th, going each day of the 2020 fest dates thru Sunday, August 2^nd, and archived for replay after that. The plan for our VIRTUAL FRFF will include day by day programming, from Thursday Pre-Fest Tastings, the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase, and all of our confirmed artists in one way or another, along with some archival footage, special messages from long time vendors, radio sponsors, dancers, campers, former artists and fest friends of all stripe. For updates: www.facebook.com/FalconRidgeFest.

Get to Know Your Local Maine this Summer: The Best Part of Maine? Mainers! Vignettes celebrating authentic Maine experiences and insider recommendations from fellow Mainers. Virtual Tours: https://www.glpfilms.com/maine-series.

Virtual Islesboro Arts and Crafts Show: Featuring 20 local artists and craftspeople; not-for-sale Student Artwork by Islesboro Central School students; and choice items of needlework from The Sewing Circle. The website includes information about the artist; items for sale, organized by category; and a separate page for the Sewing Circle that includes all their work. The Virtual Sale runs through August 31^st. For all the details: visit our website http://www.islesborohistorical.org/.

Summer Camp at Challenger Learning Center of Maine. Due to the current COVID situation, Challenger has decided to change to a virtual only platform for their June and July Camps. There will be four virtual camp options available for students entering grades K – 8: You & Me Fun with Science; STEM Camp; Space Exploration Camp; and Minecraft Camp. For all the details: https://www.astronaut.org.

The SPCA of Hancock County presents Wine & Whiskers. Featuring a live feed from the Shelter, performances by local bands, Silent Auction, SPCA success stories, animals for adoption, kid-friendly pet facts, cartoon lessons, celebrity bartenders, and more! Auction pre-bidding starts on July 14^th; the Party on July 21^st starts at 5:30: Auction winners announced at 7:30. For all the details: https://www.spcahancockcounty.org/.