Articles by Johannah Blackman
Panel Discussion: Sipul Chuwaponahkik: Rivers of the Dawnland
This panel will feature a representative from each of the five Wabanaki communities who will highlight contemporary issues that the Wabanaki face when trying to maintain sovereignty over a common resource. For more than 12,000 years, the Wabanaki have relied on the waterways of Maine as their most important resource. ...
Pecha Kucha Night MDI
Pecha Kucha is coming to MDI! “The art of concise presentation,” first started in Tokyo, Japan in 2003, will make its first appearance on MDI at the Northeast Public Library on May 1 at 6:00pm, cosponsored by the Abbe Museum and the library. Join us for eight six-minute presentations, ranging ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre Auditions for “The Music Man”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre is holding open auditions for their summer musical: The Music Man! Lots of songs, dances, and loads of fun for the entire cast! Directed by Bill Raiten, who is working with his long time Musical Director, Sheldon Bisberg and Choreographer, Maureen Robinson of the Robinson ...
New Surry Theatre holds open auditions for ‘The Music Man’
BLUE HILL, Maine — Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre is holding open auditions for its summer musical “The Music Man.” There are l ots of songs, dances, and loads of fun for the entire cast.Directed by Bill Raiten, who brought you “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Annie,” “Carousel,” “The Fantasticks,” “Oliver!” ...
2013 Waponahki Student Art Show Opens
A collaboration of Maine Indian Education and the Abbe Museum The Waponahki Student Art Show brings together a wonderful variety of art created by Native American students from early childhood education through high school. Using a wide array of media, these young artists incorporate traditional beliefs and values with the ...
Abbe Museum Children’s Program: Brown Ash and its teachings
Join Museum Educator George Neptune as he leads a family-friendly day of different activities focused on the cultural significance of the brown ash tree to the Wabanaki tribes. 10:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:45pm. Morning and afternoon activities will differ, so participants are encouraged to attend for the full day. Free and open ...
Abbe Museum Children’s Program: Animals and their teachings
Join Museum Educator George Neptune as he leads a family-friendly day of different programs surrounding the significance of animals in Wabanaki culture and language. 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-2:30pm Morning and afternoon activities will differ, so participants are encouraged to attend for the full day. Free and open to the public.
Abbe Museum Children’s Program: Birchbark and its teachings
Join Museum Educator George Neptune for a family-friendly day filled with different activities that relate to traditional and contemporary uses of birchbark.10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-3:30pm. Morning and afternoon activities will differ, so participants are encouraged to attend for the full day. Free and open to the public.
Flute Concert: Hawk Henries, Nipmuck
Join us in the Circle of the Four Directions for a concert given by Hawk Henries. A member of the Nipmuck Tribe, Hawk Henries is a widely known flute-maker and musician. Hear his beautiful songs played on the Eastern Woodlands flute and other instruments, many of which Hawk has hand ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Blue Hill’s New Surry Theatre presents the Obie Award-winning comedic masterpiece by John Guare: “The House of Blue Leaves.” Described by the New York Times as an “enchantingly zany and original farce,” this dark comedy explores insanity, the desire for fame, and how elusive those “15 minutes” can be. Directed ...
Candy Basketmaking Workshop
Join Museum Educator George Neptune to learn how to weave your own ash basket! We encourage parents and children alike to participate and weave a small candy basket (Children under the age of seven may require parental assistance). This program is free, but space is limited, so please contact George ...
Abbe Museum Children’s Program: Birchbark Baskets
Join Abbe Educator, George Neptune, as he demonstrates the art of folding and stitching your own birchbark-inspired basket. Free and open to the public.
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