Festivals
Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium (pictured), Bar Harbor. BCU training and assessments plus rolling, beginning Greenland, and more events on Sullivan Falls, September 5-8. 288-0007, (877) 386-4124, or www.aquaterraadventures.com/bcu_symposium.html
American Folk Festival, Bangor. Folk & traditional arts activities, food. Featuring Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys, Chuck & Albert, Jeffery Broussard & the
Creole Cowboys, August 22-24. 922-2630 or www.americanfolkfestival.com
Acton Fair, Acton. Live entertainment, antique car show, tractor pulling, gun show, Ms. Acton pageant, livestock, parade, August 21-24. 636-2968 or actonfair.net
Moosehead Quilt Show, Greenville. Quilt raffle, silent auction, August 30. 695-2702.
Apple Pumpkin Festival, Livermore Falls. Music, crafts, food, September 27. 897-6755 or www.jay-livermore-lf.org/apfest.html
Athens County Fair, Athens. Harness racing, livestock, cake judging, crafts, tractor/truck pulls, August 1-9. (740) 592-1532 or www.anthenscofair.org
Bangor State Fair, Bangor. Freestyle MX motocross, demolition derby, Paul Bunyan lumberjacks, July 25-August 3. 947-5555 or www.bangorstatefair.com
Bates Dance Festival, Lewiston, July 15-August 9. 786-6381 or www.abacus.bates.edu/dancefest
Bethel Corvette Festival, Bethel. Lake activities, golf, Corvette parade, August 14-17. 824-2282 or www.bethelmaine.com/events
Bay Chamber Concerts Festival, Rockport, July 2-August 28. 236-2823 or www.baychamberconcerts.org/summermusic.php
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival, Sidney, August 21-24. 873-6539 or www.blisteredfingers.com
Blue Hill Bluegrass Festival, Blue Hill Fairgrounds, August 8-10. www.bluehillbluegrass.com
Blue Hill Fair, Blue Hill. Horse pull, tractor pull, livestock, pie-eating contest, music, fireworks, August 28-September 1. 374-3701 or www.bluehillfair.com
Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brunswick, June 21-August 2. 373-1400
or www.bowdoinfestival.org
Brewers Festival, Casco. Music, food, wine, brews, September 27. 647-3472 or www.lakesbrewfest.com
Capriccio Art Celebration, Ogunquit. Art, music, poetry, ballet, theater, September 1-14.
646-2939 or www.ogunquit.org
Casco Days, Casco. Fireworks, parade, live entertainment, road race, July 24-26. www.cascodays.org
Celebrate Maine Festival, Raitt Farm, Elliot. Crafts, bean hole beans, games, live entertainment, August 9-10. 363-4422 or www.celebratemainefestival.com
Chili Fest, Wells. Music, crafts, food, September 13-14. 646-2451 or www.wellschamber.org
Clinton Lions Fair, Clinton, September 4-7. 426-8013 or www.clintonlionsfair.com
Common Ground County Fair, Unity. Livestock, agricultural demonstrations, live entertainment, folk art, September 19-21. 568-4142 or www.mofga.org/thefair
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Presque Isle. Window-painting contest, amateur photo contest, food, music, vintage/regular racing, August 21-24. 764-6561 or www.crownofmaineballoonfest.org
Cumberland Arts and Crafts Show, Cumberland. Food, crafts, August 7-10. 621-2818
or www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
Cumberland County Fair, Cumberland. Harness racing, livestock, food, rides, pumpkin contest, September 21-27. 829-5531 or www.cumberlandfair.com
Eliot Festival Day, Eliot. Fireworks, car show, chili cook-off, September 26-27. 439-1817
or www.eliot5k.com
Fall in the Village Art Festival, Freeport. Artists, artisans, food and music, September 6. 865-1212 or www.freeportusa.com/artfestival.html
Festival Francofun, Lewiston/Auburn. Music, August 1-3. 783-2009 or www.festivalfrancofun.com
Festival of Nations, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Dance, music, , crafts, food, cultural traditions, July 26. 761-9464 or www.wini.us/festival.htm
Foliage Food & Wine Festival, Blue Hill, October 16-19. 374-3242 or www.bluehillpeninsula.org/foodandwine
Forest Heritage Days, Greenville. Food, craft show, sunset cruise, August 8-9.
www.forestheritagedays.org
Frantasia, Livermore Falls. Music, visual arts, August 21-23. 897-6158 or www.frantasiafestival.com
Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg. Dave Rowe Trio, Jenny Paquette, and Maine Squeeze; tractor pulls, pig scramble, parade, harness racing. September 28-October 5. 935-3268 or www.fryeburgfair.com
Garlic Festival, Southwest Harbor. Garlic delicacies, wine tasting, music, dog agility, September 13. 288-0269 or www.nostrano.com/garlic.html
Gazebo Concert Series, Bath, through August 22. 442-7291.
Great Falls Balloon Festival, Lewiston/Auburn. Fireworks, parade, carnival, musical entertainment by Roomful of Blues, August 15-17. 783-8545 or www.Greatfallsballoonfestival.com
Great State of Maine Airshow, Brunswick Naval Air Station, September 6-7. 921-1738 or www.greaterstateofmaineairshow.com
Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lewiston. Dancing, food, games, bazaar, September 4-6. 783-6795 or www.holytrinitymaine.org
Halloween Weekend, Riverbend Campgrounds, Leeds. Bass-fishing Tournament, August 8-10. 524-5711 or www.riverbendcampgroundmaine.com/activity.htm
Harmony Free Fair, Harmony. Entertainment, rides, food, parade, animals, August 29-September 1. 683-5873 or www.harmonyfreefair.org/
Harvestfest, York. Marketplace, food, entertainment, crafts, games, October 17-19. 363-4422 or www.gatewaytomaine.org/Harvestfest/index.htm
Harvest Festival, Bethel. Arts and crafts, food, farmer’s market, bike and historic tours, September 20. (800) 282-0139 or www.sundayriver.com/summer.html
Honor the Animals, Maine Wildlife Park, Gray. Music, food, crafts, August 11-12. 287-3303 or www.maine.gov/ifw/education/wildlifepark/
International Homecoming Festival, Calais. Pageants, concerts, parades, fireworks, August 1-10. 454-2308 or www.visitcalais.com
International Seaplane Fly-in, Greenville. Competitions, exhibits, crafts, food, September 4-7. 695-2702 or www.seaplanefly-in.org/
Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells. Artisans, music, food, environmental education, September 6-7. 646-4521 or www.laudholm.org
Litchfield Fair, Litchfield. Agricultural exhibits, livestock, September 5-7. 683-2487
Lubec Fall Festival, Lubec. Rides, food, crafts, games, music and puppet show, hayrides. September 13-14. 733-0906 or www.visitlubecmaine.com
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias. Pie-eating contests, races, comedy entertainment, exhibits, food, crafts, August 15-17. 255-6665 or www.machiasblueberry.com/
Maine Antiques Festival, Union fairgrounds, August 8-10. 221-3108
or www.maineantiquefest.com
Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Show, Rockland. Demonstrations, children’s activities, historical exhibits, live music, August 8-10. 236-8622 or www.mainboats.com/boatshow
Maine European Motorcycle Meet, Bethel. Exhibits, tours, raffles, BBQ, entertainment, July 25-27. 875-2113 or www.eurobikemaine.org
Maine Highland Games, Brunswick. Competitions, dance, traditional music, food, August 16. 443-3848 or www.mainehighlandgames.org
Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland. Lobster crate race, cooking contest, arts and crafts, races, parade, entertainment. July 20-August 3. 596-0376 or www.mainelobsterfestival.com
Maine Salmon Festival, Eastport. Chicken and salmon barbecue, educational exhibits,
music, crafts, antiques, September 5-7. 853-4644 or www.eastportme.net/
Maine Fare, Coastal Maine Botanical Garens, Boothbay Harbor. A celebration of Maine food to inspire foodies, historians, farmers, and others to learn about the past, present, and future of Maine’s food from farm to table. Tasting Dinner benefits Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. September 12-14. 633-4333 or www.mainefare.com
Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament, West Bath, July 18-20. 443-3646 or www.mainekayakfishing.com
Mill Field Festival, North Berwick, August 15-17. 676-3206 or www.townofnorthberwick.org
Monmouth Fair, Monmouth. Agricultural fair, crafts, contests, July 30-August 2. www.monmouthgrows.com/monmouthfair/
New Gloucester Community Fair, New Gloucester. Car show, bake-off, crafts, music,
hayrides, October 20-21. 926-4126
New Portland Lions Fair, North New Portland. Crafts, livestock exhibits, animal pulling, September 12-14. 566-5722
Northern Maine Fair, Presque Isle, July 25-August 2. 764-1884
Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Cornish, July 24-27. 625-8656
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day, Rangeley. Flycasting competition, game meals, ecology education, August 12-13. 864-5364
Oxford County Fair, Oxford, September 7-13. 743-9594
Portland Chamber Music Festival, USM Abromson Center, Portland, August 14-23. (800) 320-0257 or www.pcmf.org
Punkinfiddle National Estuaries Day, Wells. Music, food, environmental learning, farm animals, September 28. 646-4521 or www.punkinfiddle.org
Rangeley Bluegrass Festival, Rangeley. Food, crafts, August 21. 864-5364
Schoodic Arts Festival, Winter Harbor. Workshops, performances, art show, July 28-August 10. 963-2569
35th Sidewalk Art Show and Sale, Ogunquit. Original work and prints, August 21. 646-2939
Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan, August 7-16. www.skowheganstatefair.com
Springfield Fair, Springfield. Animal-pulling events, antique auto, livestock exhibits, August 29-September 1. www.thespringfieldfair.com
Stonehedge Bluegrass Festival, Gray, August 15-17. www.stonehedge-me.com
Taste of Greater Waterville, Waterville. Food, sidewalk sales, children’s activities, August 6. 873-3315
Topsham Fair, Topsham. Demolition derby, harness racing, craft fair, food, live entertainment, August 3-9. 729-1943 or www.topshamfair.net
Union Fair, Union. Parade, livestock, live entertainment, blueberry festival, harness racing, August 17-23. 785-3281 or www.unionfair.org
WCSH6 Sidewalk Art Festival, Portland. Art sale and contest, auto show, August 23. 828-6666 or www.wcsh6.com/life/community/events/art_festival/default.aspx
Windjammer Weekend, Camden. Water parade, tours and cruises, Build-A-Boat contest, Harbor Hounds Dog Show, book fair, August 29-31. 236-4404 or www.windjammerweekend.com
Windsor Fair, Windsor. Woodsmen’s Day, Apple Festival, livestock shows, demolition derby, Bob Marley, antique car show, August 24-September 1. 622-4646 or 622-2930 or www.windsorfair.com
Winter Harbor Lobster Festival, Winter Harbor. Lobster boat races, parade, lobster dinner, August 9. 963-2547 or www.acadia-schoodic.org/lobsterfestival.html
Winterport Music Festival, Winterport. Music, food, drinks, August 2. 233-5055 or www.winterportmaine.gov/images/festival/festival.html
Wooden Arts and Canoe Festival, Medway. Canoe-building demos, canoe race, artisans, food, live entertainment, fireworks, August 9. 723-4443 or www.katahdinmaine.com
York Art Association Art in the Park, York Harbor. September 13. 363-4049.
York Beach Criterium, Short Sands Beach,
York Beach. Bicycle races, September 19. www.seacoastbikes.com
York Days, York. 5k road race, softball tournament, Christmas in July, craft fair, fireworks, July 25-August 3. parksandrec.yorkmaine.org
Galleries
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor. Native American culture and history in Maine. 288-3519 or
www.abbemuseum.org
Acadia National Park Museum, Bar Harbor. Historical treasures housed in a building at park headquarters. 288-3338.
Addison Wooley Gallery, 87 Market Street, Portland. “Sing the Body Eclectic” photography to July 26. 450-8499.
Art Gallery at UNE, Westbrook College Campus, University of New England, 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland. William Manning to September 7.
797-7261 or www.une.edu/artgallery
Atrium Arts Gallery, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College, Lewiston. Students of Mercedes Gastonguay to August 15, Robert Shetterly and Patricia Wheeler open September 2. http://usm.maine.edu/lac/art/
Aucocisco Gallery, 615A Congress Street, Portland. Jessica Gandolf in September. 775-2222 or www.aucocisco.com
Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston. “Stairway to Heaven” and “Flourishing Folk” to December 14. 786-6158. www.bates.edu/museum.xml
Barn Gallery, Ogunquit Art Association, Bourne Lane at Shore Road, Ogunquit. Auction Preview and Auction July 30-August 2, “Travelogue” opens August 6, “200 for $200” opens September 4. 646-8400.
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Walker Art Building, Brunswick. “The Walker Sisters and Collecting in Victorian Boston” to August 28. 725-3275 or www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/
Carolyn Walton Gallery, 39 Pleasant Hill Road, Freeport. 865-1585 or carolynwalton.com
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 162 Russell Avenue, Rockport. William Wegman to September 13, Biennial Juried Exhibition opens August 9. “Photographing Animals” workshop series for ages 11-18 August 18 - 22. 236-2875 or www.cmcanow.org
Children’s Museum of Maine, 142 Free Street, Portland. Imagination Station, Stage Stories, Cool Science, Big Messy Art. 828-1234 or www.childrensmuseumofme.org
Colby College Museum of Art, Mayflower Hill, Waterville. Joe Brainard to August 17, Masterpieces of American Folk Art to October 19. 872-3228 or www.colby.edu/museum
Edward T Pollack Fine Arts, 25 Forest Avenue, Portland. “The Art of the Poster” to August 30. 699-2919 or www.edpollackfinearts.com
Eric Hopkins Gallery, North Haven Island, 867-2229, year-round gallery in Rockland 594-1996, or www.erichopkins.com
Farnsworth Museum of Art, Main Street, Rockland. “Maine in America: Works from the Permanent Collection” ongoing. 596-6457 or www.farnsworthmuseum.org
Filament Gallery, 181 Congress Street, Portland. Jill Dalton and Ernest Paterno. 774-0932 or www.filamentgallery.com
Fore Street Gallery, 372 Fore Street, Portland. Paul Black, Sylvia Dyers, Carlton Plummer. 874-8084 or www.forestreetgallery.com
Frost Gully Gallery, 1159 U.S. Route 1, Freeport.Thomas Crotty, Stephen Etnier, Laurence Sisson, Dahlov Ipcar, Janet C. Manyan. 865-4505 or
www.frostgullygallery.com
Galeyrie Fine Art, 240 US Route 1, Falmouth. Gallery Artists’ Show. 781-3555.
Gem Gallery, 62 Island Avenue, Peaks Island. 766-2456 or www. gemgallerypeaksisland.com/
Gleason Fine Art, 545 Congress Street, Portland, and 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Scott Kelley , Don Justin Meserve in Portland to July 29. Kevin Beers in Boothbay to August 8. 633-6849 or www.gleasonfineart.com
Greenhut Gallery, 146 Middle Street, Portland. Jon Imver opens August 7, David Driskell opens September 5. 772-2693 or www.greenhutgalleries.com
Holly Ready Gallery, 146 High Street, Portland. 632-1027 or www.hollyready.com
Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress Street, Portland. Meggan Gould, Alex Kahn, Jason Lewis, Carlo Pittore, and Young-Hae Chang to August 10. 775-3052 or www.meca.edu
Jameson Gallery, 305 Commercial Street, Portland. William Manning to August 30. 772-5522 or www.jamesongallery.com
June Fitzpatrick Gallery, 112 High Street and 522 Congress Street, Portland. Emily Nelligan, Marvin Bileck, James Groleau at High Street. Murray Hantman, Josephine Levy, Ruth Livingston at Congress Street. 772-1961 or www.junefitzpatrickgallery.com
Daniel Kany Gallery, 89 Exchange Street, Portland. Nancy Callan, Katherine Gray, Randy Walker August 1-30. 514-7475 or www.kany.net
Lincoln County Historical Association, Federal Street, Wiscasset. The Lincoln County History of Lincoln County, Pownalborough Courthouse, and the Old Jail. 882-6817 or
www.lincolncountyhistory.org
Maine Historical Society Museum, 489 Congress Street, Portland. “Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine” to December 30. 774-1822 or www.mainehistory.org
Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath. “Lobstering & the Maine Coast,” “Clipper Snow Squall Exhibit.” 443-1316 or www.bathmaine.com/programs.asp
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, 58 Fore Street, Portland. 828-0814
or www.mngrr.org
Maine State Museum, 87 State House Station, Augusta. “Maine Bounty: Woods, Sea, and Granite,” “Reflections of Maine.” 287-2304 or www.state.me.us/museum/
Museum of African Culture, 13 Brown Street, Portland. Artifacts and stories of courage from 15 Sub-Saharan African cultures. 871-7188 or www.africantribalartmuseum.org
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Supplies Robert E. Peary took to the North Pole and artifacts Donald B. MacMillan encountered on his arctic explorations. 725-3062 or www.bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum/
Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church Street, Searsport. History of Penobscot Bay and the maritime history of Maine in 24 galleries. 548-2529 or www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. “Contemporary Collaborations” to August 10, “Urban Seen” to August 17, Georgia O’Keeffe to September 7, Andre Kertez opens August 30. 773-ARTS, (800) 639-4067 or www.portlandmuseum.com
Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. Histories of ownership in the Saco valley in the 18th and 19th centuries. 283-3861. www.sacomuseum.org
Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. The New England Electric Railway Historical Society operates this museum of mass transit vehicles. 967-2712 or www.trolleymuseum.org
Susan Maasch Fine Art, 29 Forest Avenue, Portland. William Bailey in July. 699-2966 or
www.susanmaaschfineart.com
Tom Veilleux Gallery, 75 Market Street, Portland. William and Marguerite Zorach, William Glackens, Guy Pene Du Bois, George Bellows, Will Barnet. 828-0784 or www.tomveilleux.com
University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor. Berenice Abbot, Marsden Hartley, Carl Sprinchorn. 561-3350 or www.umma.umaine.edu
Whitney Art Works Projects, 45 York Street, Portland. Sean Foley and Yeshe Parks July 30-August 30, Michael Alderson and Stephen Benenson open September 2. 780-0700. www.whitneyartworks.com
Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main Street, Wiscasset. “Artists Colonies of the New England Coast” to August 8. 882-7682 or www.wiscassetbaygallery.com
Dance
Portland Ballet, Portland. “Portland Dances New Works Showcase” August 16-17 at Portland High School. 842-0800 or www.portlandballet.org
Maine State Ballet , 348 US Route One, Falmouth. Don Quixote at the Maine State Theatre August 8-16. 842-0800 or www.mainestateballet.org
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. Mirage: An Evening of Belly Dance & Live Music August 23. 775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org
Theater
Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. Thoroughly Modern Millie to August 2, Nunsensations! August 5-16, Always…Patsy Cline August 19-31. 985-5552 or www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com
Belfast Maskers, 43 Front Street, Belfast. Carousel July 24-August 2. 338-9668
or www.belfastmaskerstheater.com
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden. Seussical the Musical August 8-16, Dougie MacLean September 11, Longing for Eliza with Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, and Cliff Eberhardt September 12. 236-7963 or www.camdenoperahouse.com
Children’s Theatre Maine, 142 Free Street, Portland. Maine Dramatic Institute workshops for children age 3-18 in drama, musical theater, and improvisation. 878-2774, 828-0617, or www.childrenstheatremaine.org
Community Little Theatre of Lewiston-Auburn, Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. Footloose August 15-24. 783-0958 or www.laclt.com/public
Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor. Fusion July 4, Elvis August 21.
288-3441 or www.criteriontheater.com
Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 162 Deertrees Road, Harrison. Shutting Up Peggy Lee July 31, Hamlet August 7-8, I Hate Hamlet August 14-16, Stones in His Pocket August 21-23, I Ought To Be In Pictures August 28-31. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival chamber music every Tuesday to August 12; Theatre Festival August 7-September 2. 583-6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org
Fenix Theatre, Portland. Two Gentlemen of Verona, free Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park, July 31-August 10. 233-1936
Freeport Community Players, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street,
Freeport. Staged reading of Seeking Mischief September 3. 865-2220 or www.fcponline.org
Gaslight Theater, City Hall, 1 Winthrop, Hallowell. Wonder of the World August 21-30. 626-3698 or www.gaslighttheater.org
Good Theater at St. Lawrence Art Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. On Golden Pond opens September 18. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.com
Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Route 9, Berwick. The Pirates of Penzance July 23-August 2, All Shook Up August 6-23, Tribute to Gershwin August 29. 698-1807 or www.hackmatack.org
Lakewood Theater, Skowhegan. Guys and Dolls July 31-August 6, Leading Ladies August 14-23, Bubba’s Revenge: The Honky Tonk Angels Final Chapter September 11-20. 474-7176 or www.lakewoodtheater.org
Maine State Music Theater, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. All Shook Up July 16-August 2, Les Misérables August 6-24. 725-8769 or www.msmt.org
Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Maine Street, Ogunquit. The Producers to August 9, My Fair Lady August 13-September 6, Les Misérables opens September 10. 646-5511 or www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
Portland Opera Repertory Theater, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Romeo and Juliet July 24-26. 879-7678 or www.portopera.org
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. The Saturday show second Saturday of each month. 775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org
Sanford Maine Stage Company, 1 Hill Top Lane, Springvale. Into the Woods to July 27. 324-9691 or www.sanfordmainestage.org
Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114, Sebago Lake Village. Annual murder mystery dinner theater in October. 642-3743 or schoolhousearts.org
Theater at Monmouth, 795 Main Street, Monmouth. Arsenic and Old Lace to August 23, The Mystery of Irma Vep to August 23, The Merchant of Venice July 25-August 22, A Winter’s Tale August 1-21, The Three Little Pigs August 5-22. 933-9999 or www.theateratmonmouth.org
Vacationland Theater Company, 1 Hill Top Lane, Springvale, in the Sanford Mainstage
Theater. Urinetown August 7-31, Lend Me a Tenor opens September 5. (866) 584-0770
or www.vacationlandtheater.com
Music
Bates College Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series, Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, Lewiston. Blue Hill Brass Quintet August 7. 786-6400 or www.bates.edu/x175765.xml
Bay Chamber Concerts, Rockland, Rockport, and Camden. Old Friends, the Strand Theatre August 6; The Trout, Rockport Opera House August 7; Baroque Concerti: Drama, Strand Theatre August 13; Music and Film: The General, Strand Theatre August 20; Annual Gala Benefit: An Evening with Arlo Guthrie, Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High School August 24; First Chair All Stars with Max Levinson: Finale, Rockport Opera House August 28. 888-707-2770, 236-2823, or
www.baychamberconcerts.org
Calypso, 156 Main Street, Ellsworth. Cheryl B. Engelhardt August 16. 667-6554 or
www.calypsodining.com
Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland. Three Doors Down July 23, Carrie Underwood in October. 775-3331 or www.theciviccenter.com
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Tom Trenney featuring Buster Keaton in The General July 29, Ken Cowan/John Weaver Celebratory Concert August 5, Dave Wickerham August 12, Peter Conte August 19, James Vivian August 26. 883-4234 or www.foko.org
L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series, L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park, Freeport. Buddy Holly’s Original Crickets, 1950s rock ‘n’ roll July 26, Brandi Carlile August 2, Richie Havens August 9, Jerry Douglas Band August 16, John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties August 23, Lonestar August 30, Keb’Mo August 31. 877-755-2326.
Main Sail, 10 Huntington Road, Northeast Harbor. Cheryl B. Engelhardt August 22. 276-5857.
Portland String Quartet, Woodfords Congregational Church, Woodford Street, Portland. International String Quartet Workshop, Saint Joseph’s College, July 20-August 3; Workshop at Newagen Inn, Southport Island, September 7-10. 761-1522 or www.portlandstringquartet.org
Summer in the Parks Concert Series, Portland. Tuesday night at Deering Oaks Park: Casco Bay Tummlers August 5, Truth About Daisies August 12; Sunset Folk Series at Western Prom Park: Darien Brahms august 6, Will Gattis August 13; Children’s Performance Series at Deering Oaks Park: Yo-yo People August 7. 756-8275 or
www. portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm
Thirsty Whale, 40 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor. Cheryl B. Engelhardt August 9. 288-9335.
Don’t miss
Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn, Twenty eight dealers with antiques and art at Woodlawn Estate, Rte. 172, the Surry Road. Gala preview party August 13, show august 14-16. 667-8671 or www.woodlawnmuseum.org
Maine Audubon, 20 Gisland Farm Road, Falmouth. Family Program: Buglover’s Paradise August 2, Twelfth Annual Arts and Fine Crafts Show August 16-17. 781-2330 or www.maineaudubon.org
Maine Women Writers Collection, Westbrook College Campus, University of New England, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Literary, cultural, and social history sources by and about more than 500 Maine woman writers. 797-7688, ext. 4324 or www.une.edu
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, USM, 314 Forest Ave, Portland. “Speed Dating with the Pros”–introductions and manuscript pitches–August 21 at Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. 386-1400 or www.mainewriters.org
University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland. Images of the Infinite, Star Stealers, Mars Quest. 780-4749 or www.usm.maine.edu/planet/
–Compiled by Diane Hudson
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