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Aug 16: Sarah Knock artist talk on ‘Reflections on Water’

Sarah Knock, best known for her unique oil paintings of the Maine coast, is showing her 11th solo show at Greenhut Galleries. She will give an artist’s talk on Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. during which she will share her inspiration and process. The show continues… Read More

Aug 16: Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting Aug. 16

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday,… Read More

Aug 16: Riff Johnson: Pittfield Summer Concert Series

Aug 16: 8th Annual Summer Community Concert Series at Fort Allen Park

Aug 16: Pete Kilpatrick Band to perform at Riverfront Park, Old Town

Aug 16: I Have Seen Horizons: Ruth Moore’s Stories From Maine- Aug. 16-26

Aug 16: First rehearsal for Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Fall 2018 Concert Series

Aug 16: Dr. Trip Gardner to speak on ‘Addiction as a Brain Disease’ for Dirigo Speaks, August 22

As Chief Psychiatric Officer and Medical Director of Homeless Health Services at PCHC, Dr. Gardner has led efforts to develop community guidelines for the responsible use of benzodiazepines and stimulants in primary care. Dr. Gardner presents regularly about efforts to reduce high risk use and addiction, and addiction as a brain disease. Wednesday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bangor Public Library. Read More

Aug 16: BDN subscriber event August 29: “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the Bangor Drive-In

The year is 1953, and the Red Scare is heating up. CBS telejournalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) and his newsroom find themselves under fire for challenging the most powerful politicians of their day. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Gates open at 5 p.m., film starts at 7:45. Read More

Aug 16: What’s coming up on Dirigo Speaks?

The Bangor Daily News produces engaging in-person events that inform, empower and connect. Dirigo Speaks presents conversations throughout the year with civic leaders, change makers, artists and business leaders shaping Maine’s future. Read More

Aug 16: Belfast Maskers present Mark Twain’s ‘Is He Dead?’ – Opening Night

BELFAST — Originally penned by American icon Mark Twain, the hilarious farce was rediscovered by a Twain scholar about ten years ago and adapted by David Ives for its Broadway premier in 2008. It concerns brilliant French painter Jean-Francois Millet who, along with his friends, has fallen on… Read More

Aug 16: Daymark Irish Trio Concert

CAMDEN — The Daymark Irish Trio will perform traditional Irish music with a twist at the Camden Public Library Ampitheatre, 55 Main Street. Concert to feature flute, fiddle and guitar arrangements. Free, though donations are always welcome. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors. Read More

Aug 16: Bay Chamber Concerts presents homage to old forms and favorites

ROCKPORT — A thrilling program of homages to old forms and departed friends, including Stravinsky’s “Suite Italienne” that reimagines the music of 18th century composer Pergolesi, and another tribute to an earlier day, Lutosławki’s “Partita”, which has the title of a baroque suite but uses modern harmonic language. Read More

Aug 16: Winter Harbor Music Festival Chamber Music Gala

PROSPECT HARBOR — Acadia’s Oceanside Meadows Inn will host the gala concert for the Winter Harbor Music Festival, which runs the first two weeks in August and aims to fuse students, amateurs and professionals in performance. The annual festival presents performances during the second week of August at… Read More

Aug 16: Sarah Johnson organ concert Aug. 16 at St. John’s

BANGOR — St. John’s Organ Society celebrates 26thseason with summer organ concerts on Maine’s largest 19th-century mechanical-action pipe organ, E. & G. G. Hook’s magnificent Opus 288. These concerts are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor. Admission is free,… Read More

Aug 16: Lakewood Theater presents ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a fast paced farce that promises to have audiences rolling on the floor. Taken straight from the roots of comedy, “Forum” combines the ancient comedies of Plautus with a vaudevillian delivery. … Read More

Aug 16: Eilen Jewell concert at Bangor Arts Exchange

Eilen Jewell will bring her unique blend of folk, country and rockabilly to Bangor as part of the New Nashville North concert series. Advance tickets and info online at BangorArtsExchange.org… Read More

Aug 17: Red Cross office hours on Aug. 17 in Pittsfield

Come learn about the work of the American Red Cross in your community, including volunteer opportunities, how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster and how to sign up for free smoke alarm installation for your home. PopOnOvers, 119 Main Street, Pittsfield, on Aug. 3,… Read More

Aug 17: Knitting Social at Brewer Public Library- Aug. 17

Come to the Brewer Public Library for our weekly knitting social. Bring your own yarn projects of any sort and socialize in our comfortable conference room. Experienced or new knitters, crocheters, or needle-workers welcome! Call the library at 989-7943 for more information. Read More

Aug 17: Bach for Breakfast Part 3 – Getting Serious

“The Wedge Prelude and Fugue”, performed by organist Christopher Houlihan, is one of Bach’s most elaborately structured and virtuosic organ works. … Read More

Aug 17: Open Garden Day in Northport

NORTHPORT — At Piper Stream Farm, 35 Piper Stream Rd., a high fenced enclosure that used to keep in commercially farmed red deer now keeps out wild deer to protect pear, cherry, peach, apple and plum trees and a bountiful vegetable garden. Visitors can see the orchard, vegetable… Read More

Aug 17: UU Church in Belfast plans annual yard sale

BELFAST — Unitarian Universalist Church will hold its annual yard sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the church, 37 Miller St. Half price sale 1-2 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds will go to the good works of the church. Read More

Aug 17: Eastern Area Agency on Aging offers free Savvy Caregiver Training

BANGOR — Eastern Area Agency on Aging will offer free Savvy Caregiver Training 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 17, 24, 31, and Sept. 7, 14 and 21, at Boyd Place Conference Room, for people who are caring for family members or friends with dementia. Twelve-hour, six-week education session. Read More

Aug 17: Lecture and Book Signing: Architect Gil Schafer III

Lecture and book signing by award-winning architect and author Gil Schafer III with complimentary coffee and scones. Award-winning architect and author of the new book “A Place to Call Home”, Gil Schafer believes the most successful houses are ones with timeless charm. It’s this dialogue between past and present that enables him to interpret… Read More

Aug 17: Solar Lunch and Learn on Aug. 17

Have you ever wondered how you can transition into a clean energy future? Over the past 10 years, solar technology has dropped in price by more than 75 percent making today, more than ever, a great time to invest. Join ReVision Energy as we provide you… Read More

Aug 17: Bay Chamber Concerts present Palaver Strings on the Green

CAMDEN– Our much loved resident string ensemble will play outdoors on Camden Village Green; join us for a FREE mid-day concert. Read More

Aug 17: Acadia School of Traditional Music & Art and Beer Tasting with Airline Brewing Company

Join Woodlawn Museum for the Acadia School of Traditional Music & Art and bear tasting with Airline Brewing Company. Free. Read More

Aug 17: Walking Tour of Camden

An educational and entertaining tour of downtown Camden. Runs approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Reservations are recommended. Please call the library at 207-236-3440 to reserve a spot. Tours are free–though donations are appreciated. Meet at the Atlantic Avenue entrance to the Library, in the Children’s Garden. Read More

Aug 17: Camden Chess Club- Aug. 17

CAMDEN — Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome! Players can learn new techniques and practice in real game play. Every Friday. FMI: camdenchessclub@gmail.com. No need to register. Read More

Aug 17: Marnie Sinclair presents Bristol Road Galleries work for Twin Villages ArtWalk

NEWCASTLE — Marnie Sinclair will be manning the Bristol Road Galleries tent in town for the Aug. 17 edition of the Twin Villages ArtWalk from 4-7 p.m. Her work, and the work of the other three artists, will be on display in a tent outside the Shuck Station raw… Read More