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Castine Historical Society's 2026 exhibition of Francis Hamabe's Maine: A Life in Art, 17 School Street, Castine Curated by Carl Little, a curator, art critic, and friend of Hamabe, Francis Hamabe’s Maine is a joyful exploration of an artist’s interpretation of Maine. Please check castinehistoricalsociety.org for dates and times or call 207-326-4118 Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life...
Linda Buckmaster's Traveling Literary Banners, "Of Cod and Communities," will be at the Mulholland Gallery in Lubec June 10 to 30. The Reception is Saturday June 13 at 5 p.m. The exhibit consists of eight 3' x 5' soft fabric banners adapted from Linda's book, "Elemental: A Miscellany of Salt Cod and Islands," which reflects...
The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance is a weeklong celebration of Celtic-influenced traditions shaping the vibrant culture of Downeast Maine. The Festival is held at College of the Atlantic, June 22 through 26, and gathers world-class performers, featuring nightly concerts, daily classes and workshops. Visit acadiatradfestival.org for more information.
Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.
Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation! Acadia National Park, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains to be used for plant restoration. You’ll get to choose...
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus. Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the...
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus! Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the...
Playing for contra dances and specializing in down east style fiddling as well as old timey and gypsy music. Carter Newell (Grampa) has been fiddling in Maine for over 5 decades. Maisie Newell, Eric Dayan, and their children perform with four fiddles and guitar, sharing old-time tunes from North Carolina alongside music Maisie learned during...
Join us for an excerpt screening of the new PBS Documentary by Ken Burns exploring the founding of the United States of America, with a focus on the spirit of service as a core American value. A conversation reflecting on the film and the role of service in civic engagement will follow, facilitated by Library...
Mother's Circle - A place for mothers/caregiver/aunties/grandmothers with babies six months and under. We gather to share stories, ask questions, have tea and chat. Toddlers welcome if they can be quietly entertained. Free! On the second and fourth Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30, Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth.
Guided History Walk of Skowhegan Falls with historian Melvin Burnham. Meet at Benedict Arnold Park, located behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue in Skowhegan. This ninety‑minute guided walk gives participants an in‑depth look at the pivotal role Skowhegan Island and Skowhegan Falls played in shaping 19th‑century industry and culture on the Kennebec River. Using...
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you're just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more...