BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WERU Community Radio - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://weru.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WERU Community Radio REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T175143Z CREATED:20260501T170917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175143Z UID:10000048-1783252800-1783254600@weru.org SUMMARY:Take Action for Palestine! DESCRIPTION:Take Action for Palestine! Gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire\, no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government’s war crimes\, demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid needed by the civilian population in both Gaza and the West Bank be provided and accessible. Every Sunday\, 12:00 noon – 12:30\, at Post Office Square\, Franklin & Church Streets\, downtown Belfast. URL:https://weru.org/event/take-action-for-palestine/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1 Franklin Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Rally END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T134500 DTSTAMP:20260612T154619Z CREATED:20260612T154619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T154619Z UID:10001520-1783252800-1783259100@weru.org SUMMARY:Oceanview Lunchtime Jazz – Music of Claude Bolling for Flute\, Guitar\, and Jazz Combo with Boxed Lunches DESCRIPTION:Relax with the ocean breezes and views on Frenchman Bay and enjoy the music of Claude Bolling\, French composer-pianist known for elegant classical jazz crossover works. Selections from the Flute Suite and Guitar Concerto with jazz piano\, bass\, and drums. With Christopher Johnson\, piano\, Oren Fader\, guitar\, and Allison Kiger\, flute. Ticket price includes lunch of sandwich selections\, chips\, and soft drinks. URL:https://weru.org/event/oceanview-lunchtime-jazz-music-of-claude-bolling-for-flute-guitar-and-jazz-combo-with-boxed-lunches/ LOCATION:La Rochelle Mansion\, 127 West St\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Oceanview-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T210819Z CREATED:20260616T210819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T210819Z UID:10001849-1783260000-1783265400@weru.org SUMMARY:Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph DESCRIPTION:Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends\, Kayleen and Doug\, over 30 years\, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater\, 17 Court Street in Belfast. URL:https://weru.org/event/gruesome-playground-injuries-by-rajiv-joseph/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Basil Burwell Community Theater\, 17 Court Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Live Theater,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gruesomeplaygroundinjuriessummersmall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wolverine Stages":MAILTO:erik@erikperkins.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T165639Z CREATED:20260616T165639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T165639Z UID:10001823-1783260000-1783441800@weru.org SUMMARY:Rossini's comic opera L'italiana in algeri DESCRIPTION:Winter Harbor Music presents the first opera of its Summer Festival season with Gioachino Rossini’s sparkling comic masterpiece L’italiana in Algeri (Italian Girl in Algiers)\, one of the most beloved operas of the bel canto repertoire. URL:https://weru.org/event/rossinis-comic-opera-litaliana-in-algeri/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Hammond Hall\, 427 Main Street\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Litaliana-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Harbor Music":MAILTO:info@winterharbormusicfestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260630T163429Z CREATED:20260630T163429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T163429Z UID:10001850-1783267200-1783270800@weru.org SUMMARY:History Rhymes: Echoes of the Past in Today's Society DESCRIPTION:In the words of George Santayana\, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. In tune with the theme of The Good Life Center’s 2026 Speaker Series theme\, “Against the Grain”\, Rob\, Aran\, & Margot Lee Shetterly will explore the failures and successes in history in order to plan better for a more just future. \nSuggested Donation: $10 URL:https://weru.org/event/history-rhymes-echoes-of-the-past-in-todays-society/ LOCATION:The Good Life Center\, 372 Harborside Rd\, Harborside\, ME\, 04642\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/shetterlys-round.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Good Life Center":MAILTO:info@goodlife.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T164657Z CREATED:20260630T164657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T164657Z UID:10001958-1783270800-1783278000@weru.org SUMMARY:America’s Potluck DESCRIPTION:America’s Potluck is a nationwide initiative encouraging neighbors and communities to gather and share a meal on Sunday July 5 to celebrate our nation’s anniversary. If you are unable to bring a dish\, please still come eat and celebrate! URL:https://weru.org/event/americas-potluck/ LOCATION:Hancock Grammar School\, 33 Cemetery Rd\, Hancock\, ME\, 04640\, United States CATEGORIES:Meal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_2881.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock Historical Society":MAILTO:​hancock.me.history@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z CREATED:20260606T133608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z UID:10001410-1783333800-1783337400@weru.org SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors. URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-07-06/ LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614 CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Movement-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T164348Z CREATED:20260602T164348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164348Z UID:10001155-1783353600-1783357200@weru.org SUMMARY:Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Preview (Free) DESCRIPTION:Maestro Nathaniel Meyer of the New Opera Company of Boston will give a free behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 BHMF Opera Production – the Mozart double bill of Bastien-Bastiènne and The Impresario. Hear insights about the company’s creative process writing the new libretto (the original was lost) and learn about the exciting award-winning cast of singers and actors\, with striking analysis of the music and live performances by Isaac Bray\, Katelyn Parker Bray\, and pianist Christina Spurling. Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/barharbormusicfestival/2232364 URL:https://weru.org/event/bar-harbor-music-festival-opera-preview-free/ LOCATION:Northeast Harbor Library\, 1 Joy Rd\, Northeast Harbor\, ME\, 04662\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BHMF-2026-3-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Northeast Harbor Library":MAILTO:talktous@nehlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T154636Z CREATED:20260612T154636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T154636Z UID:10001521-1783353600-1783357200@weru.org SUMMARY:FREE All About the Opera with Nathaniel Meyer\, Isaac Bray\, Katelyn Parker Bray\, and Christina Spurling DESCRIPTION:Maestro Nathaniel Meyer of the New Opera Company of Boston will give a behind-the-scenes look and sneak peek at the 2026 BHMF Opera Production – the Mozart Double Bill of Bastien-Bastiènne and The Impresario. The quirky and unconventional spirit of Mozart the man comes through in this comical production. Hear insights about the company’s creative process writing the new libretto (the original was lost)\, learn about the exciting award-winning cast of singers and actors\, with striking analysis of the music and live performances of arias by Isaac Bray and Katelyn Parker Bray. \nAmerican conductor\, Nathaniel Meyer has conducted in France\, Germany\, Spain\, the United Kingdom\, Italy\, the Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Romania\, South America\, and throughout the United States. Meyer was the 1st prize winner of the LaGuardia Conducting Competition. In 2022-2023\, he has conducted the Bucharest Symphony\, the Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Prague Philharmonia. Meyer is the Music Director laureate of the Du Bois Orchestra\, dedicated to performing works by historically marginalized composers alongside the well-known repertoire of the classical tradition. With the Du Bois Orchestra\, Meyer was one of the first American conductors to champion the works of forgotten African American composers such as Florence Price and Margaret Bonds\, rediscovering long-lost scores and giving the Boston and world premieres of pieces such as the oratorio\, Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight by Florence Price. Meyer studied at Yale University and the Jacobs School of Music\, where he received his Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting. He has also studied at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors and the Järvi Academy for Conductors in Estonia\, and in international masterclasses with Jorma Panula\, Ennio Nicotra\, Claire Gibault and Martin Sieghart. He has been an assistant conductor for Benjamin Zander and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, as well as the Philharmonia Orchestra in London for acclaimed performances and a historically informed recording of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. He is also an accomplished trumpet player\, and the winner of the National Trumpet Competition and International Trumpet Guild Competition. The Boston Globe described him as “outstanding in the prominent trumpet part\, playing with spirit\, accuracy\, feeling\, and beautiful tone”. As a conductor\, Meyer has been described as “Talented and Charismatic…a new\, dynamic Leonard Bernstein” (Belmont Citizen-Herald) and possessing “the musical imagination and the physical gifts of a born conductor…he led the final section of Tchaikovsky’s Overture-Fantasy with power\, passion and pertinence\, building an overwhelming climax at the crest of the love theme. The audience and the orchestra burst into applause and cheers.” (Boston Globe music critic\, Richard Dyer). \nIsaac Bray has performed as a featured soloist on opera and concert stages throughout the United States and internationally\, most notably at Florida Grand Opera\, Boston Lyric Opera\, and Central City Opera. Bray recently made his international debut at the Vatican in Rome\, singing as the baritone soloist for the world premiere of Blood & Breath® with Frequency Opera. A resident of Maine\, Mr. Bray is in high demand throughout coastal New England. Recent credits include the baritone soloist in the Brahms Requiem with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra\, the baritone soloist in Carmina Burana with the Mount Desert Summer Chorale\, the role of John Proctor in The Crucible with Opera in the Pines\, and Marcello in La Bohème with the Bar Harbor Music Festival. Other local New England credits include the baritone soloist in Belshazzar’s Feast with the Bangor Symphony and role of Jesus in St. Matthew Passion with the Bagaduce Chorale. On the opera stage\, Bray has performed extensively around the country at numerous companies and festivals. He has performed the roles of Dancairo in Carmen with Opera San Antonio\, Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Opera Grand Rapids\, Will Parker in Oklahoma! with Charlottesville Opera\, Morales/Dancairo in Carmen with Venture Opera\, and Gregorio in Romèo et Juliette with Opera Grand Rapids. For the 2014/15 season\, Bray was a member of the Florida Grand Opera Young Artist Studio where he performed the roles of Guglielmo in Così fan tutte\, Assan in The Consul\, and The Official Registrar in Madama Butterfly.. Professional awards include the McGlone Opera Guild Award\, and the Central City Opera Young Artist overall award. Mr. Bray is on the music faculty at the University of Maine where he teaches applied voice and vocal pedagogy. He also serves on the board of the Maine Chapter of NATS. \nKatelyn Parker Bray earned her master’s degree in Opera Performance from the Boston Conservatory. Credits at the conservatory include Zerlina in Don Giovanni\, La Bergère/La Princesse in L’Enfant et les Sortilèges\, Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel\, and Yum-Yum in The Mikado. She studied voice with Penelope Bitzas in Boston. Katelyn performed Lisette in La Rondine for the Martina Arroyo Prelude to Performance program. Other roles include Lucia in Opera Brittenica’s production of The Rape of Lucretia\, Despina in Mozart’s Così fan tutte with the North End Performing Arts Center in Boston as well as with the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. Katelyn was a soloist in Boston Opera Collaborative’s Underlying Rhythms performance\, performed Gretel in MetroWest’s production of Hänsel und Gretel\, sang in Anne Hutchinson with Intermezzo Opera\, and was a soloist in Mendelssohn’s Vom Himmel hoch with Acadia Choral Society. Locally\, Katelyn sang as the soprano soloist with the Bangor Symphony in their performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor\, K 27 and as a soloist in Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Bagaduce Chorale. \nChristina Spurling is a pianist\, collaborator\, and educator whose work is rooted in community\, storytelling\, and connection. Known for her expressive artistry\, thoughtful partnership\, and versatility across genres\, she brings warmth\, sensitivity\, and clarity to performances ranging from chamber music and song repertoire to choral\, operatic\, and educational settings. \nA native of Islesford\, ME\, Christina earned the Master of Music degree in collaborative piano performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge\, MA. She has served as rehearsal pianist and accompanist for various opera companies\, choirs\, orchestras and colleges in New England. For 6 years she was a collaborative pianist and piano instructor at Colby College and has also taught at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. \nAn avid chamber musician with a passion for community\, Christina founded the Quietside Chamber Music Festival in 2018 on Mount Desert Island\, featuring Maine-based musicians. As a teaching artist\, she enjoys opportunities to engage in dialogue about equality\, the environment and social justice\, through collective music making and sharing. \nChristina currently teaches piano and ensembles at Elm City Community Music School in Waterville\, ME and continues to perform chamber music and accompany choirs across Maine URL:https://weru.org/event/free-all-about-the-opera-with-nathaniel-meyer-isaac-bray-katelyn-parker-bray-and-christina-spurling/ LOCATION:Northeast Harbor Library\, 1 Joy Rd\, Northeast Harbor\, ME\, 04662\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T160929Z CREATED:20260612T160929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160929Z UID:10001731-1783364400-1783368000@weru.org SUMMARY:Haystack Artist Presentations DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Rhea Vedro\, Blacksmithing; John Fifield-Perez\, Fiber; Tom Martin\, Writing; J Taran Diamond\, Metals. \nCoinciding 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 the public. URL:https://weru.org/event/haystack-artist-presentations-9/ LOCATION:Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, 89 Haystack School Drive\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Haystack Mountain School of Crafts":MAILTO:haystack@haystack-mtn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T171612Z CREATED:20260701T171612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T171612Z UID:10002681-1783364400-1783369800@weru.org SUMMARY:“Single Woman: Work in Progress” DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Library will host a solo comedy show\, “Single Woman: Work in Progress\,” with comedian Tess Lieberjohn on Monday\, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. “‘Single Woman: Work in Progress’ is an original solo comedy show about a very unoriginal topic: dating. For as long as Tess has been single (forever)\, the best part of dates has been telling stories about them after. Now she’s ready to share them with everyone else (with names redacted). Over this 75-minute show\, Tess weaves personal storytelling with audience participation in a hilarious performance about what it means to be 35\, ready to mingle\, and obsessed with finding meaning in everything.” \nThis show is free and open to the public. Attendees should be advised that this show contains adult themes and the performer recommends attendees be 18 or older. For more information\, contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515. URL:https://weru.org/event/single-woman-work-in-progress/ LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tessl_libcal.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kayeligh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T201500 DTSTAMP:20260612T154657Z CREATED:20260612T154657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T154657Z UID:10001522-1783366200-1783368900@weru.org SUMMARY:FREE ISAAC BRAY sings ROSSINI with The BAR HARBOR TOWN BAND DESCRIPTION:Join a Bar Harbor Summer Tradition – Baritone Isaac Bray performs your favorite ROSSINI aria – “Largo al factotum” from the Barber of Seville – (The FIGARO one from the cartoons!!) in the open air of the BH Village Green and the Bar Harbor Town Band\, conducted by Maestro Brian Booher. The perfect chance to see a real opera star live – and kids love this music! Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy this lively evening of fun summer music. \nIsaac Bray has performed as a featured soloist on opera and concert stages throughout the United States and internationally\, most notably at Florida Grand Opera\, Boston Lyric Opera\, and Central City Opera. Bray recently made his international debut at the Vatican in Rome\, singing as the baritone soloist for the world premiere of Blood & Breath® with Frequency Opera. A resident of Maine\, Mr. Bray is in high demand throughout coastal New England. Recent credits include the baritone soloist in the Brahms Requiem with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra\, the baritone soloist in Carmina Burana with the Mount Desert Summer Chorale\, the role of John Proctor in The Crucible with Opera in the Pines\, and Marcello in La Bohème with the Bar Harbor Music Festival. Other local New England credits include the baritone soloist in Belshazzar’s Feast with the Bangor Symphony and role of Jesus in St. Matthew Passion with the Bagaduce Chorale. \nOn the opera stage\, Bray has performed extensively around the country at numerous companies and festivals. He has performed the roles of Dancairo in Carmen with Opera San Antonio\, Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Opera Grand Rapids\, Will Parker in Oklahoma! with Charlottesville Opera\, Morales/Dancairo in Carmen with Venture Opera\, and Gregorio in Romèo et Juliette with Opera Grand Rapids. For the 2014/15 season\, Bray was a member of the Florida Grand Opera Young Artist Studio where he performed the roles of Guglielmo in Così fan tutte\, Assan in The Consul\, and The Official Registrar in Madama Butterfly. \nMr. Bray is a graduate of the prestigious Boston University Opera Institute. Roles performed with B.U. include the title role in Don Giovanni\, Riolobo in Florencia en el Amazonas\, the title role in Owen Wingrave\, Barone Douphol in La Traviata and Des Grieux in Le portrait de Manon. For consecutive summers in 2013 and 2014\, Bray was a Bonfils-Stanton apprentice artist with Central City Opera where he sang the role of Sam in Trouble in Tahiti and Sam in Ned Rorem’s Our Town\, as well as covering the roles of Joseph De Rocher in Dead Man Walking\, Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia and Ravenal in Show Boat. In 2013\, Mr. Bray made his Boston Lyric Opera debut singing the roles of the 2nd Priest and 2nd Man in Armor in a new English translation of The Magic Flute. \nMr. Bray received his Masters’ degree from The Boston Conservatory where he sang the title role in Don Giovanni\, Ramiro in L’heure espagnole\, L’horloge comtoise in L’enfant et les sortilèges\, the Father in Hansel and Gretel\, and Ko-Ko in The Mikado. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Abilene Christian University. While at A.C.U.\, he performed the roles of Pandolfe in Cendrillon\, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte\, and Betto in Gianni Schicchi. \nIn 2011\, Bray was chosen to help represent The Boston Conservatory in a new opera works sampler performance at the National Opera America Conference\, and in the summer of 2011 he performed the role of Rambaldo in La Rondine for the Martina Arroyo Prelude to Performance Program in New York City. Bray was also an apprentice artist at the Natchez Festival of Music in 2010. Professional awards include the McGlone Opera Guild Award\, and the Central City Opera Young Artist overall award. \nMr. Bray is on the music faculty at the University of Maine where he teaches applied voice and vocal pedagogy. He also serves on the board of the Maine Chapter of NATS. URL:https://weru.org/event/free-isaac-bray-sings-rossini-with-the-bar-harbor-town-band/ LOCATION:Village Green\, 9 Firefly Ln\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Issaac.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T015744Z CREATED:20260509T015744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T015744Z UID:10000334-1783366200-1783369800@weru.org SUMMARY:Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green DESCRIPTION:Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. \nFree and fun for all ages! \nAll concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length\, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. \nConcerts will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church. URL:https://weru.org/event/bar-harbor-town-band-village-green/2026-07-06/ LOCATION:Bar Harbor Village Green\, Firefly Lane\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Family Activity,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bhband_bhcoc-WERU.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bar Harbor Town Band":MAILTO:contact@townband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T134317Z CREATED:20260511T134223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T134317Z UID:10000354-1783366200-1783371600@weru.org SUMMARY:Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance DESCRIPTION:Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Come join Flash! In the Pans for an evening of music\, dancing\, fun\, and socializing. Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill Town Park. Food trucks will be on site. This is an all ages\, free event. Donations are welcome and support local charities\, see our website for the list of beneficiaries. URL:https://weru.org/event/flash-in-the-pans-monday-evening-pan-dance/2026-07-06/ LOCATION:Blue Hill Town Park\, 113 Water St\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Small-Flash-2026-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Flash! In the Pans":MAILTO:innerguidance@evetoomey.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T182850Z CREATED:20260504T182850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182850Z UID:10000155-1783414800-1783425600@weru.org SUMMARY:Hand Building Pottery II DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://weru.org/event/hand-building-pottery-ii/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Waterfall Arts\, 256 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Waterfall Arts":MAILTO:info@waterfallarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T145416Z CREATED:20260604T145416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T145416Z UID:10001369-1783418400-1783440000@weru.org SUMMARY:It’s A Wrap – Weaving Around Rocks DESCRIPTION:Round-and-round\, over-and-under\, front-to-back . . . beach stones\, leather cord\, beeswax. \nThe serene and meditative practice of wrapping rocks comes from Japan but has been brought into the light by ‘wrappers’ all around the world. The process involves a combination of artistic skill\, patience and attention to detail\, with the result of producing an aesthetically pleasing stone that is satisfying to hold; the simple pattern makes the most elegant statement; less is more. \nMaine has an abundance of stones\, especially well-rounded ones—easy for beach-combing in search of the perfect shape; ideal for the task at hand. \nThis 2-day class will introduce students to this traditional art form. Each participant can expect to finish up with a number of completed pieces\, and the knowledge to continue moving forward with the practice on their own. Bring several smooth round beach stones and a flat-head screwdriver. All other materials will be provided. No experience necessary. URL:https://weru.org/event/its-a-wrap-weaving-around-rocks/ LOCATION:Waterfall Arts\, 256 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Community Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screen-Shot-2026-06-03-at-11.27.50-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Waterfall Arts":MAILTO:info@waterfallarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T160000 DTSTAMP:20260701T180406Z CREATED:20260701T180406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T180406Z UID:10003020-1783432800-1783440000@weru.org SUMMARY:Woodburning Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly two-hour class\, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool\, you’ll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying a design from nature or making up your own design. All materials provided. Students must be at least 8 years old. URL:https://weru.org/event/woodburning-workshop-3/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Family Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/carving-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260630T175838Z CREATED:20260630T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T175838Z UID:10001978-1783440000-1783443600@weru.org SUMMARY:Marine Mammals of Maine presentation DESCRIPTION:Belfast Free Library Summer Reading program hosts a presentation by Marine Mammals of Maine\, a marine mammal and sea turtle response\, rescue\, care\, research and education organization. While there will be no live animals at this event\, you will learn what is needed and how we can get involved to help these animals. Tuesday\, July 7 from 4-5 pm at the Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast. For more information\, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884\, ext 26. URL:https://weru.org/event/marine-mammals-of-maine-presentation/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Marine-Mammals-of-Maine-July-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Belfast Free Library":MAILTO:info@belfastlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T181500 DTSTAMP:20260630T164225Z CREATED:20260630T164225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T164225Z UID:10003032-1783443600-1783448100@weru.org SUMMARY:Adult Beginner Steeldrum Class DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn how to play steel drum? Now is your chance. Adult beginner steel drum classes begin July 7th at the George Stevens Academy Pan room from 5 pm to 6:15pm. This series runs weekly every Tuesday July 7th through August 24th. No prior experience needed and there are instruments to play in the pan room. For more information or to register contact Martin Conte at m.conte@georgestevens.org URL:https://weru.org/event/adult-beginner-steeldrum-class/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:George Stevens Academy\, 23 Union St\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Music Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screen-Shot-2026-06-18-at-1.55.35-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="flash in the pans":MAILTO:m,conte@georgestevens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T145024Z CREATED:20260701T171555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T145024Z UID:10003170-1783443600-1783454400@weru.org SUMMARY:Live Jazz in Castine DESCRIPTION:The Night & Day Trio\, Steve Orlofsky / Sax\, Flue and Clarinet\, Chris Poulin / Guitar & Vocals\nand Joel Mann Bass. Playing Jazz\, Reggae and the Blues. Every Tuesday 5-8pm.\nOn the porch of the Pen-ta-goet Inn. Reservations recommended.( 207-326-8616) URL:https://weru.org/event/live-jazz-in-castine/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Pentagoet Inn & Pub\, 26 Main Street\, Castine\, ME\, 04421\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ORGANIZER;CN="Pentagoet":MAILTO:joel@weru.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T182836Z CREATED:20260630T182836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T182836Z UID:10002678-1783447200-1783450800@weru.org SUMMARY:Brooklin Town Band Performance DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) to check out a Town Band Performance! They will be performing Tuesday 7/7 from 6 to 7 p.m. on the library lawn; anyone and everyone is welcome to stop by free of charge! URL:https://weru.org/event/brooklin-town-band-performance/ LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T154720Z CREATED:20260612T154720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T154720Z UID:10001523-1783447200-1783454400@weru.org SUMMARY:Director's Gala Dinner at Havana in Bar Harbor DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delicious meal and evening of community to kick off the Bar Harbor Music Festival 2026 Season. FREE to donors at the $1\,000 level and above. URL:https://weru.org/event/directors-gala-dinner-at-havana-in-bar-harbor/ LOCATION:Havana\, 318 Main St\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260701T175605Z CREATED:20260701T175605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T175605Z UID:10002763-1783449000-1783454400@weru.org SUMMARY:Lecture by Professor Liam Riordan\, “What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence?” DESCRIPTION:This illustrated lecture sets the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution in both a historical and contemporary context. What did the Declaration of Independence mean in 1776? Equally important\, what should it mean to us today?\nLiam Riordan is Department Chair and Adelaide and Alan Bird Professor of History at the University of Maine. He is a specialist on the American Revolution and has a book project about loyalists\, those who opposed the rebellion that created the United States. In 2020 he received the Maine Historical Society’s Neal W. Allen History Award for outstanding contributions to Maine history.\nThis lecture is part of the Revolutionary Belfast Series of programs at the Belfast Free Library to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and leading up to a display of a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence August 13-15 in the Abbott Room.\nFor more information about the series and to sign up for a time to view the Declaration visit belfastlibrary.org/revolutionary-belfast. URL:https://weru.org/event/lecture-by-professor-liam-riordan-what-should-we-remember-about-the-declaration-of-independence/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Liam-Riordan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Belfast Free Library":MAILTO:info@belfastlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T160941Z CREATED:20260612T160941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160941Z UID:10001732-1783450800-1783454400@weru.org SUMMARY:Haystack Artist Presentations DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Gillan Doty\, Ceramics; Emma Senft\, Wood; Jaida Grey Eagle\, Graphics; Adam Zapotok\, Fab Lab. \nCoinciding 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 the public. URL:https://weru.org/event/haystack-artist-presentations-10/ LOCATION:Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, 89 Haystack School Drive\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Public-Programs-1-2-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haystack Mountain School of Crafts":MAILTO:haystack@haystack-mtn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T164713Z CREATED:20260630T164713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T164713Z UID:10001959-1783450800-1783454400@weru.org SUMMARY:BAMU Fiddle Band Concert DESCRIPTION:the BAMU fiddle band will play an assortment of lively jigs\, reels and waltzes and some original songs. URL:https://weru.org/event/bamu-fiddle-band-concert/ LOCATION:Brooksville United Methodist Church\, 713 coastal Rd.\, Brooksville\, ME\, 04617\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Vencill":MAILTO:vencillgail@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T144431Z CREATED:20260515T144431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T144431Z UID:10000423-1783450800-1783458000@weru.org SUMMARY:Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Mic Night at Hammond Hall – the first Tuesday of the month! \nThis monthly event gives new artists a chance to shine on stage\, showcasing local talent. Musicians\, bands\, poets\, performance artists and more are encouraged to join! All are welcome. This event is free\, though donations are appreciated. \nFor more information\, please contact: \ndoc.polly.blues@gmail.com URL:https://weru.org/event/open-mic-night/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Hammond Hall\, 427 Main Street\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/open-mic-photo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Schoodic Arts for All":MAILTO:info@schoodicartsforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T180136Z CREATED:20260630T180136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T180136Z UID:10001995-1783450800-1783458000@weru.org SUMMARY:Lucy Wijnands\, jazz singer\, Live! at the Barn at Barncastle DESCRIPTION:The renovated Concert Hall inside the Barn at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant is an intimate venue where attendees can get up close and personal with the musicians. It is mixed seated & standing\, and there is a bar with cocktails\, beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic options. Advanced ticket purchases are encouraged\, and while there is no food inside the concert hall\, you may reserve a table inside restaurant beforehand\, which boasts an Italian-influenced menu highlighting local ingredients alongside a curated beverage program. URL:https://weru.org/event/lucy-wijnands-jazz-singer-live-at-the-barn-at-barncastle/ LOCATION:Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant\, 125 South Street\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Barncastle Hotel &%3B Restaurant":MAILTO:lizzie.szcz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T173019Z CREATED:20260602T173019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173019Z UID:10001346-1783498500-1783515600@weru.org SUMMARY:Save Our Summits Hike DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation! \nAcadia 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 how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \nAdvanced registration is required for this event. Please register at https://friendsofacadia.org/soilhero URL:https://weru.org/event/save-our-summits-hike/2026-07-08/ LOCATION:Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead\, Mount Desert\, Maine\, 04660\, United States CATEGORIES:Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230621_SaveOurSummits_Sargent_SM_444-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Acadia":MAILTO:laurenk@friendsofacadia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T145508Z CREATED:20260604T145508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T145508Z UID:10001368-1783504800-1783512000@weru.org SUMMARY:Make a Ceramic Berry Bowl DESCRIPTION:In this 4-week workshop\, participants will make their own unique berry bowl in anticipation of blueberry season! Create a bowl for rinsing and storing the season’s berries. Learn to throw the form and make it your own with decorative glazes. Great workshop for both beginners and seasoned ceramicists who want to “perfect” the form. URL:https://weru.org/event/make-a-ceramic-berry-bowl/ LOCATION:Waterfall Arts\, 256 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Community Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screen-Shot-2026-06-03-at-10.51.40-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Waterfall Arts":MAILTO:info@waterfallarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T182227Z CREATED:20260630T182227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T182227Z UID:10002018-1783504800-1783512000@weru.org SUMMARY:Intro to Backyard Rewilding – Transform Your Backyard into a Thriving Ecosystem that Gives Back DESCRIPTION:Backyard rewilding means transforming your yard into a native plant habitat – a beautiful\, low-maintenance space that works as a living ecosystem. By planting Maine natives\, you create habitat for birds\, butterflies\, and pollinators while deep root systems filter polluted runoff before it reaches our streams and lakes\, store carbon underground\, and prevent soil erosion. You can even join the nationwide movement through our Conservation Landscape Certification program and get added to the Homegrown National Park map. Join Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District to learn how to get started in your own backyard. URL:https://weru.org/event/intro-to-backyard-rewilding-transform-your-backyard-into-a-thriving-ecosystem-that-gives-back/ LOCATION:Franklin Community Center\, 34 Main St.\, Franklin\, ME\, 04634\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/byr-flyer-July-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock County Soil &%3B Water Conservation District":MAILTO:hcswcdinfo@hancockcountyswcd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR