Skein Stitchers Presents – Cozy Knitting

Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill

Over the summer, Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will host Skein Stitchers Presents, a special series that will allow participants to focus on a specific fiber project that they can finish in one session. On Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Blue Hill Public Library, teens...

Free

Lecture/Demo with Andy Akiho, steel pan

Skidompha Public Library 184 Main Street, Damariscotta

A free and informal talk with musical demonstration featuring composer and steel pannist Andy Akiho. Event photo by Da Ping Luo

Free

Shaw Institute: Guided Tidepool at The Nub

The Nub 113 Falls Bridge Rd, Blue Hill

Learn about local marine ecology, and oceanography and the creatures that call Maine home, but be prepared to get wet! This activity is for ages 8 and up, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be prepared for wet, slippery, and uneven ground. We recommend dressing lightly, bringing a water bottle, and...

$12

Invitation to A Violence Prevention Forum

3 Adney Place Belfast Maine 3 Adney Palce, Belfasat

With focus on: why violence against women is a men’s issue, and how we can make a difference. Calling-in men in the mid-coast area and beyond For a brainstorming session To share our experiences, from childhood to present time To identify where and how we can get involved Join us for a 2.5 hour meet-up...

Free

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater St, Damariscotta

UnEARTHed Festival Concert 3: Created. Tuesday, August 11th, 7:30pm, Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. All works by ANDY AKIHO: Portal “Pillar III” from Seven Pillars “Pillar V” from Seven Pillars Karakurenai (“Crimson”) Aka (“Red”) Go Locken Pentalateral I (world premiere) Sandbox Percussion Andy Akiho (steel pan)

$30 – $45

Haystack Artist Presentations

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle

Presenters: Fernanda Gaspar, Fiber; Adeye Jean-Baptiste, Fiber; Mia Kaplan, Metals. Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to...

Free

Trees of Acadia: The Past, Present, and Future of Park Forests feat. Catherine Schmitt and Panel (Schoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series)

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor

Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00pm for Trees of Acadia: The Past, Present, and Future of Park Forests feat. Catherine Schmitt and Panel, featuring author and Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt with Matthew Duveneck (forest ecologist and Schoodic Institute Second Century Stewardship Fellow), Kate...

Free

Mt. Desert Festival: Escher String Quartet

The Neighborhood House 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor

The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents the Escher String Quartet in concert with our Music Director, pianist Todd Crow. Program: Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478 Allegro Andante Rondo: Allegro moderato Zemlinsky: String Quartet No. 4, Op. 25 Präludium: Poco adagio Burleske: Vivace Adagietto: Adagio Intermezzo: Allegretto Barcarole (Thema mit Variationen):...

$45