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June 25, 1998
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Augusta - Five new exhibits, through Aug. 26, Maine Arts Commission, Capitol Complex, 55 Capitol St. 287-2724.
Bangor - L. Tryon Jennings: Points of View, oil paintings, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, through June, Clark House Gallery, 128 Hammond St. 942-9162.
Bangor - "Tactile Images," photographer-sculptor Amy Kesketh, through July, Art Studios of Bangor, 31 Central St. 942-0869.
Bangor - "Busting Out All Over: An Exhibition of Eastern Maine Artists," member exhibit, noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, through June, Intown Arts Center and Gallery, 42 Columbia St. 990-2990.
Bangor - Paintings of Laura Tasheiko, through July, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Bld. 990-3300.
Bar Harbor - "Flora and Fauna," featuring Dwight Blaney, Paul and Ann Breeden, Linda Heppes Funk, Forest Hart, Nils Obel and Gina Sawin, 12- 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, through July 4, Ethel H. Blum Gallery, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St. 288-5015.
Bath - Works by Sara Crisp, Dianne Salfas and Alexsondra Tomasulo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, through July 25, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. 442-8455.
Brooks - John and Vicky Kennedy, photographs and paintings, 7 p.m. June 27, Marsh River Theater Gallery, Route 139. 722-4110.
Brunswick - "The Word on Art," 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday, through July 2, ICON Contemporary Art, 19 Mason St. 725-8157.
Brunswick - "Paintings of Mount Desert Island," recent works of Robert Pollien, through July 11, O’Farrell Gallery, 58 Maine St. 729-8228.
Brunswick - "Museum Menagerie," beasts of land, sea and air represented in prints, drawings and sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2-5 p.m. Sundays, through August 16, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 9400 College Station. 725-3275.
Camden - International Society of Marine Painters Annual Juried Exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26-July 29; opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 26, Bayview Gallery, 33 Bayview St. 236-4534.
Castine - "Flowers," watercolors by Victoria Sheridan, through June, BIW Center, Maine Maritime Academy. 326-4311.
Castine - "Americans Abroad," works by Joshua Adam, Jeffrey Colquhoun, Elizabeth Malley and others, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through July 15, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Main Street. 326-9175.
Damariscotta - Exhibit by Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade, charcoal and pastel drawings, quilts painted with dye, through July 13, Round Top Center for the Arts, Business Route 1. 563-1507.
Deer Isle - Karl Schrag: Master Printmaker; Small Paintings of the Region; Willaim Gudenrath: Glass, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28-July 11, Turtle Gallery, Route 15. 348-9977.
Deer Isle - Exhibition featuring the works of Dan Hodermarsky, Joyce Wenglowski, Jan Watson and Anina Porter Fuller, 1-5 p.m. through June 27; works of Ted Frost, Isabel William Davis, June Stevenson and George Ortman, 1-5 p.m. June 29-July 11, artist reception 2-5 p.m. June 28, Deer Isle Artists Association, 6 Dow Road. 367-2699 or 348-2851.
Eastport - Members’ new work show, through July 13; "Century Old Craftsmenship in Maine," 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-8 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, through June 28; paintings and sketches by Dick Ebbeson, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-8 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 1-15, Eastport Gallery, 69 Water St. 853-4166.
Ellsworth - "Stoneworkers of Maine," hand-printed prints by E. Hudson Hamilton, through June 30, The Grand. 866-5939.
Ellsworth - "Colombian Inspiration," art exhibit by Maria Eugenia B. Rave, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, through July 17, Ellsworth Center of the University of Maine, Mill Mall, 240 State St. 800-696-2540.
Hancock - Cheri Walton, recent works, through July 9, Sugar Hill Gallery, Route 1. 422-8207.
Kennebunkport - Works by Sally Caldwell Fisher, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 1-18; artists’ reception 5-7 p.m., The Gallery on Chase Hill, 10 Chase Hill Road. 967-0049.
Lewiston - Second annual Student Exhibition, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, through July 10, Creative Photographic Art Center of Maine, 59 Canal St. 782-1369.
Machias - Works of Helen Haroutunian and Joseph Haroutunian, 2-4 p.m. daily through June 26, UMM Art Galleries.
Northeast Harbor - Exhibit of works by George Daniell and L. Tryon Jennings, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through July 15, A.J. Bueche Fine Art Gallery, 125 Main St.
Northeast Harbor - Maine Jewelers 1998, through Sept. 15; Carl Gordon Cutler: Paintings of Maine, through July 16, both 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily, Shaw Jewelry, 100 Main St. 276-5000.
Old Town - Works of Katie Bosse, June 29-August 10, Old Town Public Library. 827-3972.
Orono - Bangor Art Society Summer Exhibition, Helena Bosse, Sally Guaraldo, Elaine Hamilton, Linda Kizer, JoAnne McIntosh, Jean Oliver, Patricia Vadas, through Aug. 27, Chadbourne Hall, UM. 866-4728.
Orono - "Big Fun: Prints from the Robert Venn Carr Jr. Collection," and "Chenoweth Hall: The Early 50s Watercolors," through July 3, University of Maine Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall. 581-3255.
Port Clyde - Gallery opening, local portraits and horse paintings by Sandra Mason Dickson, 1-3 p.m. June 28, Sunlight Studio Gallery, Drift Inn Road. 372-8067.
Portland - "Bridal Shops, Bait Piers, Bowling and More: A Group Show of Recent Photography and Nonfiction Writing by Spring, 1998 Salt Document Arians," through July 4, The Salt Center for Documentary Field Studies. 761-2913.
Portland - "Masterpieces of Art Nouveau Jewelry: Tiffany, Lalique, Faberge and their Rivals," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through July 5, Portland Museum of Art, Seven Congress Square. 775-6148.
Portland - "Winslow Homer: Facing Nature," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Sept. 27; "Impressions of the Riviera: Monet, Renoir, Matisse and their Contemporaries, June 25-October 18, Portland Museum of Art, Seven Congress Square. 775-6148.
Portland - "Portrait of the Charles Shipman Payson Building: Celebrating 15 Years," through June 28, Portland Museum of Art, Seven Congress Square. 775-6148.
Portland - New works: painting, works-on-paper, prints, noon-4 p.m. June 25, Maine Artists’ Space, Danforth Gallery, 20-36 Danforth St. 775-6245.
Portland - Conceptual quilts by textile artist Susie Brandt, works by Lesley Dill and Judy LaBrasca, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-30, Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St. 879-5742.
Portland - "New Work" by Michael D. Ryus, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, June 25-July 25; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. June 25, Robert Clements Gallery, 81 West Commercial St. 775-2202.
Rockland - Exhibits featuring Nancy Glassman, John von Bergen, John Hultberg and Bev Walker, through June 28; PERPETUA, selected works by Paul Plante, Scott Davis, Sam Gelber, John Vander, Jenifer Mumford and others, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 1-18, Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St. 594-5935.
Rockland - "Wondrous Strange: The Pursuit of the Marvelous in the Art of the Wyeth Famliy," through September, Wyeth Center; "Bellows and Benson in Maine: Reality and the Dream, June 28-November 8, Main St. Gallery, Farnsworth Art Museum, Elm Street. 596-6475.
Rockland - Exhibition, works of Baron Wolman, Christopher Schink, Mark Davis and Peter Handler, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 3-28, Harbor Square Gallery, 374 Main St. 594-8700.
Rockport - Group show through June 28, Nan Mulford Gallery, 21 Main St. 236-1078.
Rockport - Outdoor oil workshop with Stapleton Kearns, five-day intensive outdoor painting workshop for beginners to advanced artists, June 25-26; watercolor demonstration by Bernard Gerstner, 7 :30 p.m. June 30, Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. 546-6604.
St. George - "Sculpture ‘98: Inside and Out," through July 10, The Drawing Room, Route 131. 372-6242.
Searsport - "A Love Affair with Maine: The Textile Art of Irene McLellan," June 27-Oct. 15, Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church St. 548-2520.
Waterville - Art in Bloom, Central Maine Garden Club floral arrangements and the art of Alex Katz, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 30; paintings and watercolors by John Marin, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays, through September 27, Colby College Museum of Art. 872-3386.
Wiscasset - "New Muse: Fresh Creations by Gallery Artists," 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through July 1, The Wiscasset Bay Gallery, Main Street. 882-7682.
Wiscasset - Annual Summer Juried Exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26-July 26; reception 3-5 p.m. June 28, Maine Art Gallery, Warren Street. 563-1378.
Belfast - Auditions for summer and fall productions, parts are boy 12-15; Air Force colonel, 45-55, The Assembled Company, 5-7 p.m. June 27; 1-3 p.m. June 28, The Playhouse, Church Street. 338-3548.
Belfast - "Wasp" rehearsals, 7-9:30 p.m. June 26 and 28, The Assembed Company, The Playhouse, Church Street. 338-3548.
Northeast Harbor - Call for all present and former members of Mount Desert Summer Chorale, 30th anniversary performances; rehearsal, Mondays, starting June 29, performances Aug. 14-15. 374-5064.
Bangor - Reading and signing by Miriam Colwell, author of "Young," 7:30 p.m. June 25; Mother and Daughter Book Club, 12-2 p.m. June 28; discussion and signing by Nicols Fox, author of "Spoiled," 7 p.m. June 29, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
Belfast - Writers’ Coffee Break, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Belfast Co-op. 338-5360 or 236-4678.
Mount Desert - Lydia Bodman Vandenburgh, co-author of "Revisiting Seal Harbor and Acadia National Park," 2-4 p.m. June 27, Port in a Storm Bookstore, 112 Main St. 244-4114.
Augusta - Artists, craftsmen, musicians, weavers wanted for Mile of Art exhibit, Aug. 1, UMA. 622-2470.
Bangor - "WLBZ, Channel 2 Sidewalk Arts Festival": items include sculpture, pottery, photographs and quilts, deadline for applications, June 26, for August festival. 942-4821.
Bangor - Amateur videos: "It’s Cool to be in Control," ages 15-24, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Deep Gel. Official entry form and complete rules, any AMC theater. "It’s Cool to be in Control" Video Contest, 23010 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 407, Laguna Hills, Calif. 92653, before July 15 for winners.
Bangor - Local heroes for the annual "One Minute Maalox Award," people whose quick action made a difference in a person’s life; awards presented by Noah Wyle of "ER." 888-686-HERO to nominate a hero.
Bath - Exhibition openings in 1999 schedule for Chocolate Church Arts Center open to Maine artists who have not exhibited in an invitational show at the Chocolate Church within the last 12 months, submission deadline July 15; for information write to The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath 04530. 442-8455
Biddeford - Call for work, "Metalsmithing in the New Millenium," Sept. 11-Oct. 4, Danforth Gallery, Portland. Deadline July 15 for prospectus. For information, self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Metalhead Soceity, c/o Ann Thompson, 31 Scadlock Mill Road, Biddeford 04005.
Castine - Submissions for art exhibit of Castine residents, submit works to Emerson Hall June 30 and July 1. For information, call 326-4212 or 326-9175.
Nashville, Tenn. - Fourth annual Embassy Music "Ultimate Talent Search," grand prize song to be recorded and distributed to Christian radio nationwide, entry by June 27. Entry information send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Embassy Music, 1161 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 323, Nashville, Tenn. 37217. (615) 367-0677.
Augusta - Pajamarama: "Summertime, and the Reading is Easy," 7 p.m. June 26; Craft Crew, 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. June 29; Story Time: "Happy Birthday, Helen Keller," 10 a.m. June 30, Barnes and Noble, 9 Market Place Drive. 621-0038.
Bangor - Drama Camp with Lynn Baoigalupo, 2:30-4 p.m. Mondays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; French Conversation with Sandi Burgoin, 3:30-5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Storytelling for kids with Martha Lostrom, 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, Bangor-Brewer YWCA. 941-2808.
Bangor - Children’s Summer Reading Program, "Celebrating Pottery Making," 10 a.m. June 25; "Lunch with the Librarian," noon June 29; "Feast for the Ears with Pianist Ginger Hwalek and Soprano Nancy Ogle," 10 a.m. June 30; "Red White and Blue Day," 1 p.m. July 2; "Scenes and Songs from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with the Penobscot Theatre’s Youth Theater Camp," 2-2:30 p.m. July 2, Bangor Public Library, 942-6677, Ext. 111 or 112.
Bangor - Story time: Mulan Party, 1 p.m. June 27; Infant-Toddler story time, 10 a.m. June 30; story time, ages 4-7, 10 a.m. July 1, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
Bangor - Scarecrow making workshops for ages 6-8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 29; ages 9-11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 30, Everlasting Farms.
Damariscotta - "Our Lakes, Our Rivers, Our Oceans, Ourselves," Children’s Environmental Theater, ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon weekdays, June 29-July 30, Round Top Center for the Arts, Business Route 1. 563-1507.
Ellsworth - Squid fun with Officer Salty, 6:30 p.m. July 1, Ellsworth Public Library, 46 State St. 667-6363.
Hampden - Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. June 25; Baby Rhymetime, 10 a.m. June 25, Edythe L. Dyer Library, 269 Main Road. 862-3550.
Hartland - "Food, Fitness and Fun," summer program for children, grades one through four, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, June 29-30, registration requested. Somerset County Extension Office. 800-287-1495.
Orrington - "Lions," part of Summer Stories and Crafts for children in kindergarten through grade three, 2-3 p.m. June 30, Orrington Public Library, Route 3. 825-4938.
St. Albans - "Food, Fitness and Fun," summer program for children grades one through four, sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, July 1-2, registration requested, Somerset County Extension Office. 1-800-287-1495.
Bangor - Basic drawing class, ages 14-adult, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Bangor Armory. 947-1018.
Bangor - Sketch club, beginning in July, beginners through advanced artists, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Intown Arts Center and Gallery, 42 Columbia St. 990-2990.
Bangor - Chakra cleansing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Energy-In-Motion, 16 State St. 945-3163.
Bangor - Miracles, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Silo Seven Bookstore, 7 Bomarc Road. 942-5590.
Bangor - Yoga classes with Barbara Lyon, 10:00 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 9:30 a.m. Fridays, River City Dance Center. 941-2344.
Brooks - Marsh River Theater Workshop for high school and college students, through Aug. 2, former Masonic Hall. Write or call Marsh River Theater Workshop, One College Circle, Bangor 04401. 947-6083.
Hancock Point - Summer workshop for beginning and experienced writers with Martha Barron Barrett, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays July 7-Aug. 11, Crocker House Inn. 546-2506.
New Gloucester - Shaker herb cooking class, 9 a.m.-noon June 27, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. 926-4597.
Orono - Early American Decoration class, July 6-10, Page Farm and Home Museum, UM. 581-4100.
Alton - Boyz & Me, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. June 27, Happy Acres Bottle Club, Route 16. 394-2363.
Bangor - Sentimental Journey, 8 p.m. June 26, Bangor Public Library. 947-8336.
Bangor - United States Amateur Ballroom Dance Association monthly dance, 8-11 p.m., dance lessons 7-8 p.m., Bangor Community Center, Davis Road. 948-2852 or 862-6808.
Belfast - Winter movement classes, 9 a.m. Tuesdays; 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, the Upstairs Studio over the Post Office. 338-1945.
Brewer - Line dance: advanced, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; beginner, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Brewer Eagles Club.
Dedham - Dance lessons, 7 p.m. Mondays; ballroom and country couples lessons, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Peaks Hill Lodge. 843-7080.
East Millinocket - Denim and Leather Dance Productions, line dance lessons: beginners, 4 p.m. Sundays; beginner-intermediate couples, 5 p.m. Sundays; advanced, 6 p.m. Sundays, East Millinocket Recreation Department; beginner, 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lewis Libby School. 723-7933.
Fairfield - Jim Turner and Banjo Andy, June 27, Melody Ballroom, Routes 104 and 139. 453-9408.
Gardiner - Gardener Singles Club Dance, music by Midnight Ridge, 8 p.m.-midnight June 27, American Legion. 622-3997.
Greenville - Couples-only square dance classes, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, The Depot. 695-2755.
Lee - Line dance classes, beginners, 6-7:30 p.m.; advanced, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Mount Jefferson Junior High School. 723-7933.
Medway - Country-country rock dance with Entity, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. June 27, Disabled American Veterans Hall.
Owls Head - "A Sentimental Journey, A Celebration of the Aircraft, Autos and Music of the World War Era," music and dancing by Northeast Swing, June 27-28, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Route 73.
Rockport - Coastal Dance Association contradance with Oakum Bay String Band, 8 p.m. June 27, Simonton Corners Community Hall. 785-5118.
Augusta - Whatever Family Festival, through July 5; Day in Capital Park, June 27; Learn-the-River-Day, June 28, Capital Park. 623-4559.
Augusta - Strawberry-Chocolate Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Green Street United Methodist Church, 13 Green St.
Bangor - Widowed person’s group social hour and Dutch treat breakfast, 9 a.m. June 27, Geaghan’s Roundhouse restaurant, Penobscot Inn. 947-7621.
Bar Harbor - Fourth of July celebration: Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, 6 a.m., athletic field; Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m.; Rotary Seafood Festival, 11 a.m., athletic field; fireworks, 9 p.m.; The Blue Hill Brass all day, 11 a.m.-noon, 1:30-2:30 and 7:30 p.m., July 4, Village Green. 288-3807.
Castine - Summer Festival and walk-run, sidewalk crafts, music, Hancock R & B Revue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27, downtown business district.326-4884.
Cherryfield - Fourth of July Celebration: bed race, 6 p.m. June 26; bike-canoe biathlon, 10:30 a.m.; car show, 1 p.m.; parade, 4 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. June 27, Cherryfield Village. 546-7559.
Freedom - Strawberry Festival, 4-6 p.m. June 27, Freedom Grange Hall, Route 137.
Holden - Strawberry and Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27; noon-5 p.m. June 28, Congregational church. 989-3778.
Limestone - Strawberry Shortcake sale, part of "Limestone’s July Fourth Celebration," 11 a.m.-3 p.m., County Floral, Main Street. 328-7596.
Madawaska - Madawaska Rotary Club annual Arts and Crafts Fair, in conjunction with 21st annual Acadian Festival, June 27, Madawaska High School gymnasium. 728-6464.
Mapleton - Mapleton Daze ‘98, cribbage tournament, beano, chicken barbecue, karaoke, fireworks and more, June 25-28. 768-7621
Portland - Greek Heritage Festival, Greek foods, music, dance troupe, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 25-27; live music, 7-8:30 p.m. June 25; 7-10 p.m. June 26-27; dance exhibitions, 6:30 p.m. each day, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. 774-0281.
Stillwater - Strawberry festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27, Stillwater Federated Church.
Thomaston - July Fourth Celebration, tours, beginning at noon July 4, Montpelier, Gen. Knox Museum. 354-8062.
Ellsworth - "Ma Vie en Rose," 7:30 p.m. June 25, 27 and 28, The Grand Auditorium. 667-9500.
Waterville - "Shakespeare Wallah," 7:15 p.m. June 25; "Slaves of New York," 5 and 9:35 p.m. June 25; "Wilde," 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. June 26-July 2, also 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; "Go Now," 7:05 p.m. June 26-July 2, also 3:10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; "The Real Blonde," 5 and 8:55 p.m. June 26-July 2, also 1:05 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Railroad Square Cinema. 873-6526.
Waterville - Maine International Film Festival, 40 films from 14 countries, July 10-19, 10 Railroad Square. 861-8138.
Bangor - "Walk for the Future" 7th annual walkathon, benefit Phillips-Strickland House, 2 p.m. June 28, for more information, Phillips-Strickland House, 21 Boyd St. 941-2820.
Bangor - Yard Sale and Fun Day, benefit Care Development activities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, Care Development, 970 Illinois Ave. 945-4240.
Blue Hill - Flash in the Pans street dance, benefit Penobscot Pony Club, 6:30 p.m. June 29, Blue Hill Town Park, rain location, Blue Hill Consolidated School. 374-9985.
Dover-Foxcroft - 50-50 raffle, benefit Piscataquis County 4-H Kentucky Exchange group, on sale until July 25, UM Cooperative Extention. 564-3301 or 800-287-1491.
Oakland - Classic car show, benefit Messalonskee High School Class of 2000, all makes of transportation welcome, 8 a.m. June 28, Messalonskee High School, 62 Oak St. 465-9135 or 465-3283.
Orono - Yard sale, benefit The Animal Orphanage, 9-4 p.m. June 28, rain or shine, Timberland Animal Hospital, Stillwater Avenue. 827-2658.
Oxford Hills - Bikeathon, Oxford Hills, benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association, June 28. 800-432-4211, Ext. 2203.
Union - Country-line dance, benefit Thompson Community Center, 8-11 p.m. June 25, Thompson Community Center, Route 131. 785-2202 or 785-6020.
Bangor - "Meditation - Exploring Inner Space," lecture by James Bean, meditation to follow, 7:30 p.m. July 1, Unitarian Universalist church, 120 Park St. 368-5866.
Blue Hill - "The Darker the Sky, the Brighter the Stars: Optimism," part of the "Bread for the Head: Coffee, Tea and Philosophy" lecture series, 2:30-3:30 p.m. July 1, Left bank Cafe. 374-2201.
Deer Isle - Wesley McNair and Jan Myers, 8 p.m. June 29; Annabeth Rosen and Richard Royal, 8 p.m. June 30; Alan Perry and Diane Katsiaficas, 8 p.m. July 1, Gateway Building, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. 348-2306.
Orono - Political columnist Molly Ivins, Act III, conference on activism, 7 p.m. June 27, Hauck Auditorium, UM. 469-7961.
Alton - Strawberry festival dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28, Alton Municipal Building. 394-3911.
Bucksport - Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m. June 27, North Bucksport United Methodist Church, River Road. 469-6029.
Kenduskeag - Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. June 27, Kenduskeag Union Church.
Mariaville - Baked bean and goulash supper, 5:30 p.m. June 27, Mariaville Grange, Route 181.
Orrington - Public supper, music by the Fumco Singers, 5 p.m. June 27, First United Methodist Church of Orrington, 466 Center Drive. 825-4414.
Searsport - Baked bean supper, 5 p.m. June 27, Granite Grange. 548-6688.
Searsport - Chowder and dessert supper, 5:30-7 p.m. July 1, First Congregational Church, Church Street. 548-6204.
Troy - Strawberry supper, 5-7 p.m. June 28, Troy Grange Hall.
Bangor - Cole Land Transportation Museum, antique Maine vehicles, early Maine photographs, railroad engine, military display - Civil War to Operation Desert Storm, Maine State World War II Veterans Memorial, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 11, 405 Perry Road. 990-3600.
Bangor - Hose 5 Fire Museum, antique fire apparatus, nozzles, old photographs, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October, 247 State St.
Bangor - Bangor Historical Society Museum, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through September; Tuesday-Friday, April through December, 159 Union St. 942-5766.
Bar Harbor - "Beads, Bones and Ancient Stones: 70 Years of Collecting - 10,000 Years of History," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Abbe Museum, Sieur de Monts Spring, Acadia National Park. 288-3519.
Bath - Midcoast Lighthouse Cruises, sponsored by Maine Maritime Museum, 9 a.m. June 27; 9 a.m. June 30, Maine Maritime Museum dock. 443-1316.
East Orland - Atlantic salmon museum, noon-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Craig Brook National FIsh Hatchery. 565-3350 or 422-6278.
Exeter - Memory Lane, transportation exhibits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, until July 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, July 1-October, Stetson Road. 379-4600.
Greenville - Reading room open for research, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Moosehead Historical Society Carriage House, Pritham Avenue. 695-2909.
Greenville Junction - Dedication ceremony in memory of longtime members, 1 p.m. June 27, Moosehead Historical Society Carriage House, kitchen, Lumbermen’s Museum. 695-2909.
Hampden - Hampden Historical Society open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, through October; meetings, 7 p.m. last Monday each month, Kinsley House, 83 Main Road South. 862-2027.
Harborside - Robin and Tom Schmidt, organic gardeners and sustainable living advocates, 7 p.m. June 29, Nearing Homestead, Forest Farm. 326-8211.
Indian Island - Penobscot Nation Museum, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Center Street. 827-4153.
Island Falls - Museum of Vintage Fashion 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 8, Monday-Thursday. 862-3797.
Lee - Lee Historical Society Museum, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Veterans Day. 738-5014.
Livermore - Heritage Days, 9 a.m. June 26-28, Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. 897-4366.
Machias - Burnham Tavern Museum open for the season, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Main Street.
Milbridge - Milbridge Historical Museum, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day; also 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays in July and August. 546-7479.
Milo - Milo Historical Society Museum will be open from 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August; other visits by groups and individuals by appointment. 943-2268 or 943-2369.
Mount Desert - "Artist and Craftsman: The Architectural Work of Robert Swain Peabody and Fred Lincoln Savage," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through October, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Museum. 244-5043.
Newfield - Willowbrook at Newfield, 19th century museum village, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30, Route 11. 793-2784.
Oakfield - Railroad Station Museum, Bangor & Aroostook Railroad memorabilia, noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Interstate 95, exit 60. 757-8575.
Old Town - Summer hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Old Town Public Library, 65 Middle St. 827-3972.
Old Town - Summer hours, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Old Town Museum, South Main Street. 827-7256.
Orono - University of Maine Museum of Art, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, UM. 581-3255.
Orono - Page Farm and Home Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, UM. 581-4100.
Orono - "Brilliantly Beaded: Northeastern Native American Beadwork, traditional Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Micmac and Iroquois beadwork, through Sept. 6, Hudson Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, UM. 581-1901.
Owls Head - "Sentimental Journey, A Celebration of the Aircraft, Automobiles and Music of the World War Era," June 27-28, Owls Head Transportation Museum. 594-4418.
Pleasant Point - Waponahki Museum and Resource Center, Indian heritage and history, 8:30-11 a.m.; noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Route 190. 853-4001.
Portland - Meet the Firefighters, 11:30 a.m.-noon June 25; Backyard Birds, 11:15 a.m.-noon, June 26; Take Flight ... Make a Kite, 11 a.m.-noon; 1-2 p.m. June 27; Meet a Bird Doctor, 11:15 a.m. to noon, June 30, The Children’s Museum of Maine, 142 Free St. 828-1234, Ext. 222.
Presque Isle - Vera T. Estey House Museum 1-4 p.m. Saturdays through summer, 16 Third St. 762-1151.
Searsport - USS Maine memorabilia: 5-inch shell case, hull bolt, brass porthole, brass boat hook, and photograph of the wreck raised in 1911, Dillon Reading Room, Stephen Phillips Memorial Library, Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church St. 548-2520.
Searsport - "Adventures at Sea" series reading of Herman Melville’s "Redburn," 2 p.m. June 25; Opening of special exhibition, " A Love Affair with Maine: The Textile Art of Irene T. McLellan," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27-Oct. 15; Quilt Documentation Day, June 28, Penobscot Marine Museum. 548-2529.
Southwest Harbor - Belted Kingfisher carving workshop, through June 27, registration required, Wendell Gilley Museum. 244-7555.
Waterville - Colby College Museum of Art winter hours, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Augusta - Tim Farrell, 1-4 p.m. June 28, Cony High School auditorium. 445-3372.
Bangor - Jazz workshop for high school students, focusing on improvisation, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays July 6-August 10, call for more information, Northern Conservatory. 947-8171.
Bangor - Library dance with Sentimental Journey, 8 p.m. June 26, Bangor Public Library. 947-8336.
Bangor - Diane Linscott & Her Trio, 8 p.m. June 26; Bobbi lane, 8 p.m. June 27, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
Bangor - West Side Block Party, music by the Bangor Band, June 30, Fairmount Park. 942-1917.
Bar Harbor - Native, 9:30 p.m. June 27, Carmen Verandah, 119 Main St. 288-2766.
Belfast - Smitty, 7-11 p.m. June 26; Mike McFarland, 2-6 p.m. June 28, Belfast Brew Pub. 338-2662.
Blue Hill - Ringers on the Green, 7:30 p.m. June 26, Blue Hill Congregational Church. 374-2891.
Blue Hill - David Mallett, 8 p.m. June 25; Winterwood, 8 p.m. June 26; Gerry Beaudoin and J. Geils, 8 p.m. June 27; Perrault, London and MacDougall, 8 p.m. June 28; open blues jam, 7 p.m. July 1, Left Bank Cafe. 374-2201.
Blue Hill - Ubaka Hill, percussion, poetry, song, 3 p.m. June 28, Blue Hill Town Hall. 367-5552.
Brooks - The Memphis Belles, 8 p.m. June 27, Marsh River Theater, Route 139. 722-4110.
Buckfield - An Evening with John Gorka, 7 p.m. June 28, Oddfellow Theater. 336-3306.
Center Montville - Shapenote Singing, 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday each month, home of Jeff McKeen. 342-5253 or 589-4632.
Ellsworth - Oliver Brighton, 8 p.m. June 26, The Grand Auditorium. 667-9500.
Hallowell - Carol Noonan Band, 8:15 p.m. June 29, Slates, 169 Water St. 622-9575.
Knox - Shapenote Singing, 7-9 p.m. first Monday each month, home of Joan Sheldon, Routes 137 and 220. 382-3017 or 589-4632.
Lewiston - Rachel Noyes and Beverly Min, New England Suzuki Institute chamber music performance, 7 p.m. July 1, Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, Bates College.
Lubec - Bruce Potterson, solo piano music, 7:30 p.m. July 1, Sacred Heart Church parish hall. 733-2316.
Machias - An Evening With Paul Gay and Friends, 8 p.m. June 30, Centre Street Congregational Church.
Orono - Anne Dodson, 6:30 p.m. June 25, Webster Park. 866-5060.
Otis - Celebration Singers, 3:30 p.m. June 28, Otis Baptist Church, Route. 180. 667-7800.
Portland - Jimmie Vaughan, June 29, Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. 833-4323.
Bangor - Zonta’s third annual Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m. June 28, call for ticket information. 942-5117.
Bar Harbor - Ranger programs, including campground amphitheater programs, boat cruises and nature walks through October, Acadia National Park. 288-5459.
Baring - Van tour of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, 7-8:30 p.m. June 26. 454-7161.
Belfast - Belfast farmers’ market, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through October, Reny’s Plaza. 722-3362.
Blue Hill - Qualities of Rhythm and Form as Pictures of Life conference, June 30-July 3, Water Resource Institute of Blue Hill. 374-2384.
Brewer - Eastern Maine Dog Agility Club agility seminar and fun match, seminar 9 a.m.-noon, match 1 p.m. June 28, Bear Brook Kennels. 843-7287.
Caribou - S.W. Collins Co. 5K/1K road race, 9 a.m. June 28, S.W. Collins Co., 6 Washburn St. 492-0291.
Cherryfield - National Association of Rocketry, Tripoli Rocketry Association, and any new members are invited to monthly model and high-power rocket launches year-round, FAA waiver to 6,000 feet, higher on request, fully insured. 546-2677, 546-2578, 622-2507.
Damariscotta - Dog obedience classes, beginners 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, advanced 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting June 25, Central Lincoln County YMCA. 563-3477.
Holbrook - Goose Pond Estuary and Salt Marsh nature walk, bring canoe, life preservers and binoculars, 9 a.m. June 25, meet at Dock Road; A Study of Phytoplancton, 10:30 a.m. June 27; Holbrook Island trip, bring a picnic lunch, 10 a.m. June 30; Owl Prowl, 7:30 p.m. July 1, Holbrook Island Sanctuary. 326-4012.
Orono - Flatwater paddling class, ages 13 to entering senior year of high school, sponsored by Orono Parks and Recreation Department, July 7, register by June 30. 866-5065.
South Paris - Morning bird walk, 7 a.m. June 27; garden walk, 5:30 p.m. July 1, The McLaughlin Foundation, 97 Main St. 743-8820.
SINGLES
Bangor - Smoke Free Singles, happy hour, Jimmy V.’s, Penobscot Plaza, 5:15 p.m. June 26; breakfast at Cascade Park, bring a meal or get fast food, 9 a.m. June 27; picnic and miniature golf at Pirates Cove, meet at Twin City Plaza. 989-1302.
Brooks - Marsh River Theater fund-raiser with the Memphis Belles, 8 p.m. June 27, Marsh River Theater, Route 139. 722-4110.
Brunswick – "Smile," through July 4, Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. 725-8769.
Buckfield - "The Early Evening Show with Mike Miclon," 7 p.m. June 27, Oddfellow Theater. 336-3306.
Hallowell - "Inherit the Wind," June 25-27, Gaslight Theater. 626-3698.
Lakewood - "Cash on Delivery," 8 p.m. June 25-27; 2 p.m. June 27, Lakewood Theater. 474-7176.
Ogunquit - "La Cage Aux Folles," June 29-July 11, Ogunquit Playhouse. 646-5511.
North Windham - "Gabby’s Talk Show Topic: Murder!" presented by Murder du Jour, 7 p.m. June 26, Charlie Beiggs, 754 Roosevelt Trail. 892-9241.
Waldoboro - "Mame," 8 p.m. June 26-27, July 2-4; 2 p.m. June 28, Waldo Theater, 916 Main St. 832-6060
Bath - Historic house tours, 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 10, meet at Chocolate Church Arts Center Gallery, 804 Washington St. 442-8455.
Belfast - Farmers’ market, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May-October, Reny’s Plaza. 722-3362.
Belmont - Greene Plantation Historical Society flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27, Maresh back yard, Howard Road.
Brewer - Bangor Business & Professional Women, supper, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays each month, Harborside Restaurant. 942-1600, Ext. 127; 825-4184, evenings.
Belmont - Greene Planatation Historical Society flea market, dolls, paint, school desks, books, clothing and other miscellaneous items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 27, Maresh back yard, Howard Road. 342-5208.
Brownville Junction - Annual yard sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27, United Methodist Church. 943-2812.
East Union - Craft fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27, East Union Grange Hall.
Eddington - Yard sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26-27, Eddington Community Church.
Ellsworth - Third annual Acadia Teddy Bear, Doll and Miniature Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, Holiday Inn Convention Center.
Hancock - Yard sale and bake sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27, Community Center, Route 1.
Greenville - Fourth of July book sale 10 a.m. July 3-5, Holy Family Catholic Church basement. Donations to Shaw Public Library by July 2. 695-2163 or 695-2909.
Lincolnville - 10th annual Downeast Land Rover Rally, largest gatherng of Land Rovers, Range Rovers and Discoverys in North America, June 27-28. 789-5135.
Machias - Port and Starboard Yacht Club annual meeting, 6 p.m. June 25, Bluebird Ranch restaurant. 259-2138.
Madawaska - Bangor & Aroostook System excursion train rides, June 26-28. 728-7000.
Presque Isle - Hometown-Downtown Yard Sale, June 27, throughout the city of Presque Isle. 764-6561.
Searsport - Yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 27, Odd Fellows Hall.
Veazie - Pine State Amateur Radio Club Field Day, emergency preparedness exercise for ham operators conducted by the American Radio Relay League, June 27-28. 848-3846.
Updated June 26, 1998