PORTLAND — Osher Hall at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., free and open to the public. Painter Katherine Bradford‘s cast of characters–ships, swimmers, superheroes–are often caught mid-motion, floating, flying and drifting against bold brushstrokes and… Read More
BATH — Ever had a question about mushrooms? Then come experience this month’s KELT Untapped, where we will be joined by Jon Carver, co-owner of local mushroom company North Spore. Join us for this talk and a beer (or two) at Bath Brewing Company on Monday, July 16… Read More
Legendary civil rights attorney (and Portland resident) Mary Bonauto comes to Bangor for a talk on new fronts in LGBTQ rights, three years after her successful 2015 argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v Hodges, establishing the right of all same sex couples to legally marry nationwide. Read More
Drawing on his years of experience leading orchestras around the world, Bangor-based Grammy Award-winning conductor Lucas Richman shares lessons on life and leadership in this informative, interactive talk. BDN reporter Emily Burnham will moderate a discussion after Richman's presentation. Wednesday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. at the Bangor Arts Exchange. Read More
“Maine Hikes off the Beaten Path” is available at bookstores throughout Maine. A book launch party is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Epic Sports in downtown Bangor. Read More
All are welcome to our perennial “Local Yokels” event featuring amusing tales and colorful characters from Surry’s past. Free admission and refreshments. More info at 207-667-4877… Read More
BLUE HILL — Talk on “Why Cuba is Strategic to Regional Ecotourism” with Michael Good, founder of Down East Nature Tours, at 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Road. Since 2002 Michael has led bird surveys in Cuba with the Caribbean… Read More
SOUTH PARIS — Join us for a conversation with independent artist, curator and poet Jaamil Olawale Kosoko and members of Rennie Harris PureMovement about their new gospel house performance called “Lifted” 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road. Free. Refreshments. Read More
This 90-minute, one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer is based on Terrence McNally’s play, “Some Christmas Letters”. The opera tells the story of a famous stage actress, Madeline Mitchell, and her two adult children, Beatrice and Charlie. Set in the Decembers of… Read More
“Little Shop of Horrors” is about about Audrey II, the giant plant with the unusual appetite (1986, 1 hr. 30 min., Rated PG-13). First in the summer’s lighthearted monster movie series in the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic dinner or some popcorn (but no… Read More
GRAND LAKE STREAM — Downeast Lakes Land Trust offers free, educational activities and lessons for children ages 6-10 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, throughout July and August. Bring the kids to Grand Lake Stream School Building ready for outdoor activities, rain or shine. Each week features a specific topic that… Read More
WATERVILLE — Waterville Public Library hosts a Job Search Lab 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, at the library. The Job Search Lab is for job seekers of all backgrounds. You can get ideas to improve your job search, work on your resume/cover letter, and learn about education and… Read More
The Waterville Public Library hosts a Job Search Lab weekly on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Job Search Lab is for job seekers of all backgrounds. You can get ideas to improve your job search, work on your resume/cover letter, and learn about… Read More
Come to the Brewer Public Library for weekly summer events! Preschool through Grade 1 Story Times are held each Tuesday; Grades 2-5 events are each Thursday. Call the Library at 989-7943 for more details, and to register for our Summer Reading Program!… Read More
Trekkers is launching an innovative training series for community mentors and youth development practitioners via the Trekkers Training Institute (TTI). Based on the organization’s quarter-century of success in the field of youth development, TTI trainings will share the best practices and critical philosophies that have led to Trekkers’… Read More
Schedule an appointment to meet with Dana Hamilton, Employment/Resource Navigator with Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. Dana is available to help job seekers navigate job search tools and other resources in the Waterville region that can aid in your ability to get a job or improve your self-sufficiency. Read More
Come to the library and unwind with a furry friend. Our friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be visiting teens at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesday, July 17 from 4-5 p.m Sign up for a time slot to relax with friendly puppers. To… Read More
Join us for a tour and discussion led by curator Paige Lilly in the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School Gallery. Free with light refreshments served. Read More
In the midst of increasing storms, natural disasters, and potential threats to our grid, backup power and emergency centers are becoming crucial for people to remain safe during the time of a prolonged power outage. Resiliency in buildings and homes is more important now than ever, and it’s… Read More
Come to the Orono Village Green on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. for the Summer Concerts on the Green Series. July 17: The Gawler Family The Gawler Family – John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith, and Elsie- and Bennett Konesni bring you… Read More
On Tuesday, July 17, Downeast Lakes Land Trust welcomes Maine Natural Areas Program’s Justin Schlawin for an in-depth look at some of the rare and special ecosystems of the Downeast Lakes region. One of MNAP’s ecologists, Justin will discuss past and ongoing work in the local area, and… Read More
John Farrell, principal in Maine’s groundbreaking Figures of Speech Theatre, will recite from memory “Four Quartets” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday July 17 at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street. The performance, which is part of Figures of Speech Theatre’s 2018 Maine Library Tour, is free and… Read More
Schoodic Institute invites the public to view Jim Sharkey’s Emmy nominated film “Penobscot Basket Maker”. Following the film, guests will enjoy a basket weaving demonstration with Q&A from Penobscot basket maker Barbara Francis. Barbara will have her handmade baskets for sale. This free event will be held at Moore… Read More
