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Bangor Daily News
Calendar Listing of Local
Events for the Week of
May 20-27, 1999
Categories of events for this week: Art, Auditions, Books, Call for Entries, Children, Classes, Community, Dance, Film, Fundraising, Lectures, Meals, Museums, Music, Outdoors, Singles, and Theater.
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BANGOR — Works by Michael J. Smith, through May 28, Robert White Art Gallery, Husson College.
BANGOR — "The Way Life Should Be: Tourism, Romance and Reality in Early Modern Maine," exhibit curated by the Maine Historical Society, through June, Bangor Historical Society. 942-5766.
BANGOR — "Vaino Kola: Paintings of Deer Isle" and "Marcia Kola: Porcelain Vessels," through May, Clark House Gallery, 128 Hammond St. 942-9162.
BANGOR — Bangor Art Society open juried art show, through May 22, Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library. 947-8336.
BANGOR — Paintings by Craig Johnson and Lisa Raven, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through June 2, Art Studios of Bangor, 31 Central St. 942-0869.
BANGOR — Selected artworks of kindergarten through grade-12 students from the Bangor School System, May 20-23, Bangor Mall.
BANGOR — Pen-and-ink illustrations by David J. Priesing, inspired by the book, "No Place for Little Boys: Civil War Letters of a Union Soldier," through May 31, Brown Bag at BookMarc’s Cafe, Central Street. 262-4333 or 942-3206.
BANGOR — Paintings by Bernie Beckman, through May, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
BAR HARBOR— "Environmental Art: New Directions," a slide talk by Aviva Rahmani, 4 p.m. May 24, McCormick Lecture Hall, College of the Atlantic. 288-5015.
BELFAST — Large works by Jean Kigel, through May 21, Darby’s Restaurant and Pub, 105 High St. 338-2339.
BELFAST — Visual artists’ slides of work for exhibition in July at the National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped. Send proposals to: NTWH, P.O. Box 1138, 96 Church St., Belfast 04915. 338-6894.
BLUE HILL — Fifth annual Union 93 Student Art Exhibit, through May, Blue Hill Library loft.
CAMDEN — Artists who have depicted Camden in any medium invited to submit their work for the "Camden on Canvas" exhibit, to be held throughout July and August at the Camden Public Library. For information or to register for the exhibit, pick up a registration form at the library or call Ann Marie Almeida by May 21. 236-7319.
EASTPORT — Washington County Student Art Show, weekends, May 22-June 6; reception 1-4 p.m. May 22, Eastport Gallery, 69 Water St. 853-4166.
ELLSWORTH — Haystacks Mentor and Student Exhibit through May 24, The Grand Auditorium. 348-2306.
ELLSWORTH — Works by Michael Conley, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, through May, Ellsworth Center of the University of Maine System, Mill Mall.
HOLDEN — Paintings prints exhibition by Thea and Tim Flanagan, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through June 19, Fields Pond Nature Center. 989-2591.
OLD TOWN — Works by Thea and Tim Flanagan, through May 31; works by Pam Dunphy, May 31-July 12, Old Town Public Library.
ORRINGTON — Competition for Maine artists, Percent for Art at Center Drive School. Self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Percent for Art Competition, Town of Orrington School Committee, North Orrington School, 154 River Road, Orrington 04474.
PORTLAND —"Bearing Witness: Contemporary Works by African American Women Artists," through May 31; "Fabric and Fiber ‘99," through May 31; "The Only Woman on Board: The Legacy of Seafaring Wives, through June 27; "Journey of Light: Celebrating the Centennial of the Portland Camera Club," through July 5; "Fanciful, Melancholy and Tragic: Emotion in the Art of Pablo Picasso," May 29-Sept. 6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. 775-6148.
PORTLAND — "First Light: The Dawn of Photography in Maine, 1840-1860," exhibition, conference and interpretive programs, through Oct. 31, Center for Maine History. 774-1822.
PORTLAND — "Magical St. Petersburg," works by Natalia and Vladimir Evseviev, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 20-31, Danforth Gallery. 874-1080.
PORTLAND — Maine-based visual artists are invited to submit one or two images that display the creative spirit of the state to the Maine Festival poster contest. Applications are available at Maine Arts office, 582 Congress St. 772-9012..
PORTLAND — Senior Thesis Exhibition, through June 11, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art. 879-5742.
PORTLAND — "In the Abstract," works by Jurgen Geith, Petria Mitchell and Sally Stanton, May 20-June 19; gallery reception, 5-7 p.m. May 20, Bayview Gallery, 75 Market St. 773-3007 or 800-244-3007.
ROCKLAND — "Different Strokes: Watercolors from the Permanent Collection," through Sept. 6, Craig Gallery, Farnsworth Art Museum, Museum Street. 596-6457.
ROCKLAND — "The Art of Fiber," exhibit through May 29, The Gallery at 357 Main. 596-0084.
ROCKLAND — "Paintings of Mexico," recent gouache paintings by Barbara Beebe; and "Woodworking 1999," exhibition of furniture designed and built by Maine woodworkers, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through May 29, Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St. 594-5935.
ROCKLAND — Robert Hamilton, Paintings and Drawings, through May 20, Craig Gallery; paintings of Robert Hamilton, "A Vocabulary of Images," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 30, Crosman Gallery; Farnsworth Art Museum, Museum Street. 596-6457.
ROCKPORTt — Tri-County High School Exhibition, May 20-29; reception, 3-5 p.m. May 22; Annual Spring Fling, May 30, Maine Coasts Artists. 236-2875.
SWANVILLE — Competition for Maine artists, Percent for Art at Nickerson Elementary School. Self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Percent for Art Competition, c/o SAD 34, P.O. Box 363, Belfast 04915.
WALDOBORO — "Cub Meets Crone," sculpture by Phyllis Janto, through May 31, The Waldoboro Window, 9 Friendship St. 832-7318.
WATERVILLE — Senior art exhibition, May 20-23, Museum of Art, Colby College. 872-3228.
WATERVILLE — "Cleve Gray, Painter: A Quarter of a Century," through July 7, Colby College Museum of Art. 872-3228.
WATERVILLE — Senior art exhibit, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20-23, Colby College Museum of Art. 872-3228.
No entries this week.
AUGUSTA —Poetry circle, 7 p.m. May 20, Barnes and Noble, 9 Market Place Drive. 621-0038.
BRUNSWICK — Self-publishing workshop with Julie Zimmerman, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 22, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, 12 Pleasant St. 729-6333.
CAMDEN — "Conversation in the Thin Place," 6:30 p.m. May 20, Jean Picker Room, Camden Public Library. 236-7319.
PORTLAND —Poetry Circle, 7-9 p.m. May 20; Barnes and Noble Unplugged: The Notables, 7 p.m. May 26; Celtic jamming in the cafe, 7 p.m. May 27, Barnes and Noble Books.
No entries this week.
BANGOR — Infant-toddler story time, 10 a.m. May 20; home school kids – Spring gardens, 1 p.m. May 20; reading by Liesel Moak Skorpen, author of "We Were Tired of Living in a House," 1 p.m. May 22; infant-toddler storytime, 10 a.m. May 25; American Girls Club, 3:30 p.m. May 25, 26; infant-toddler storytime, 10 a.m. May 27, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
BANGOR — Bookmark contest, entries submitted to children’s desk, Bangor Public Library. 947-8336, Ext. 111.
BANGOR — Project KidCare Photo ID event, May 22, Home Depot, 164 Longview Drive. 942-7400.
BELFAST — Five-week art classes, May-July, Art Annex, 137 High St. 722-4020.
ELLSWORTH — Wee Strollers walking program for mothers, fathers, children and babies, 10:30 a.m. May 25, Meadowview Apartments. 667-2474.
GUILFORD — Weekly Bible storytelling, age 4 to grade four, 3:15-4 p.m. Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, School Street. 876-3372.
ORONO — Arthur the Aardvark, 5-7 p.m. May 25, Orono Public Library. 866-5060.
BANGOR — Vegetarian cooking, 10 a.m. Tuesdays; 6 p.m. Thursdays, Heart and Home, 1460 Outer Hammond St. 262-9747.
BANGOR — Holistic and metaphysical workshops, weekly, Silo Seven Bookstore, 7 Bomarc Road. 942-5590.
BANGOR — Stress Relief Through Art, 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Anatomy and Life Drawing, Lisa Raven, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, Art Studios of Bangor. 942-0869.
BaANGOR — Yoga with certified instructor Barbara Lyon, various times and locations including YWCA, River City Dance Center and UM Employee Assistance Conferences, call for more information. 941-2344.
BANGOR — "Yoga for Equestrians," indoor workshop for riders to build flexibility and strength, 12:30-2:30 p.m. May 23, call Barbara Lyon for more information. 941-2344.
BANGOR — Home Depot free how-to clinics: "You can install ventilated closet shelving," 7 p.m. Mondays; "You can design with landscape plants, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; "You can install indoor/outdoor grass carpet," 7 p.m. Wednesdays; "You can choose the right outdoor power equipment," 7 p.m. Thursdays; "You can choose the right pressure washer," 7 p.m. Fridays; "You can lay patio pavers," 1 p.m. Saturdays; You can install chain link fencing," 1 p.m. Sundays, all clinics run through June 8, Home Depot, Home Depot, 164 Longview Drive. 942-7400.
BANGOR — Advanced Reiki training, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 27, 28. 990-4487.
BANGOR — Beginner sign language classes with Dan Williams, nine-week class, 6-7:30 p.m., beginning May 24; intermediate sign language classes with Cate Munch, seven-week class, 6-8 p.m., beginning June 3, Hands On Inc., 109 State St. 947-2341.
BANGOR — "Finding Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation, 7:30 p.m. May 25, Science of Spirituality, 126 Union St. 368-5866.
BANGOR — "Sounding Spirals," vocal class in toning, overtoning vowel sounds and more, 9-11:30 a.m. May 22, Thomas School of Dance. 945-9754.
BRUNSWICK — Four-week screenwriting course with Polly Bennell, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, rescheduled to 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 27-June 17, MWPA office, 12 Pleasant St. 729-6333.
CALAIS —Driving class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 27-28, Calais Regional Hospital, 5 Franklin St. 454-7521, Ext. 165.
FORT KENT — Smoking Cessation Course: "Fresh Start," 7-8 p.m. June 8, Medical Library, NMMC, 143 East Main St. 834-3155, Ext. 3123.
ISLAND FALLS — Healing touch workshop with Pintki Murray, May 21-23, Sewall House. 888-235-2395.
ROCKLAND — French Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 22, Penobscot School, 28 Gay St. 594-7688.
SURRY — Shamanic Workshop on Women’s Spirituality and Patriarchal Culture, May 23; Shamanic Workshop for Mental Health Professionals, May 29; Standing Bear Center for Shamanic Studies. 667-4772.
ELLSWORTH — Free blood pressure screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays and Fridays, The Wellness Center, Mill Mall, State Street. 667-2474.
ELLSWORTH — PATCH walk, 10 a.m. May 20, Timberland Acres RV Park; park next to office. 667-2474.
ELLSWORTH — "Know Your Numbers" cholesterol screening, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 25, The Wellness Center, Mill Mall, State Street. 667-2474.
ELLSWORTH — SEAT strength endurance program, 10:30 a.m. May 24 and 26; 11:30 a.m. May 21 and 28, The Wellness Center, Mill Mall, State Street. 667-2474.
GLENBURN — Public auction, 1 p.m. May 22; viewing and lunch 11:30 a.m., Glenburn Covenant Church.
HAMPDEN — Hampden Garden Club annual Spring Perennial Plant and Pie Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, May 22; annual membership meeting, 7 p.m. May 25, Harmony Hall, Kennebec Road. 862-3046.
HAMPDEN — Plant and seedlings sale, 7 a.m.-noon May 22, Hampden Congregational Church, 101 Main Road North.
MILO — Yard sale to benefit museum, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, yard of museum next to Bailey Lumber Co., High Street.
MILO — Ladies Auxiliary and Fire Department open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22, Fire Department. 943-0944.
MILO — Evening of Excellence, display of projects by English and U.S. History students focusing on the Cold War, 6-8 p.m. May 20, Penquis Valley High School.
ORONO — Green Thumb sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22, Church of Universal Fellowship, Main Street. 866-3655.
SURRY — Yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Grange Hall.
UNION — Good Used Clothing Boutique, 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturday each month; Super Sale, June 12, Thompson Community Center. 785-2202 or 785-6020.
WINTERPORT — Winterport Historical Association plant sale, 9 a.m.-noon May 22, Union Meeting House lawn, Main Street.
BANGOR — Line dance classes: intermediate-advanced, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays; all levels, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Bangor-Brewer YWCA, 17 Second St. 941-2808.
BANGOR — Dance classes by Ken Ruby, beginners and intermediates, 6-8 p.m. Sundays; intermediates and advanced, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Mason Auditorium, Eastern Maine Medical Center. 973-7088.
BANGOR — Free dance lesson, 10 a.m. every Saturday, Rex Marlin Dance Studio, 611 Hammond St. 990-2777 or 990-5476.
BANGOR — Swing ballroom dance 8-11 p.m. Saturday, May 22. Free lessons beginning at 7 p.m. Davis community Center, Davis Road, Bangor 990-5476.
BELFAST — Beginner tap classes for children and adults, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, through June 25; intermediate ballet, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays, through June 27; Memorial Weekend Movement Retreat, modern, jazz, Afro-Caribbean and Relax ‘n Restore classes, May 28-30, Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High St. 338-5380.
BELFAST — Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays; Scottish Country Dance Party, 8-11 p.m. May 29; potluck, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. 469-3293.
BREWER — Line dance: advanced, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; beginner, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Brewer Eagles Club.
BREWER — Line dance lessons, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Brewer Auditorium.
BREWER — Arizona, 8 p.m.-midnight, May 22, Brewer Coffee Shop banquet room, North Main Street Shopping Plaza.
BUCKSPORT — Line dance lessons, 9-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Senior Citizens Center.
CUTLER — Public dance, music by DJ Jazzy Doug Hooper and special guest Katie Bragg, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. May 22, Cutler Grange Hall. 259-4484.
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.
EDDINGTON — Swing and ballroom dance lessons with Chuck McKay, Sundays and evenings, Lois Lane. 843-5638.
ELLSWORTH — Robinson Ballet performs "Tennis, Toys, Ties, and Taps," 7 p.m. May 23, The Grand Auditorium. 947-0366 Ext. 451 or 848-5359.
ELLSWORTH — Line dancing, 6:45-7:45 p.m. May 20 and 27; 10 a.m. May 21 and 28, The Wellness Center, Mill Mall, State Street. 667-2474.
GLENBURN — Line dance lessons, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Glenburn Town Hall.
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. Thursdays; advanced, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Mount Jefferson Junior High School. 723-7933.
MEDWAY — Country-western dances: Mainely Country, 7:30 p.m. May 22; Buffalo Creek, 7:30 p.m. May 29, Disabled American Veterans Hall.
ORONO — "Rock Around the Clock!" ‘50s dance party, 8 p.m. May 22, Orono Community Center. 843-5638.
WINTER HARBOR—Friday Night Entertainment with DJ RPM, May 21; Friday Night Entertainment with DJ Lyle, May 28; Friday Night Entertainment with DJ K Rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. June 4; Friday Night Entertainment with DJ RPM, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. June 11, Schooner Club, Naval Security Group Activity Base. 963-5534, Ext. 283.
ALTON — Craft fair and food sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Alton United Methodist Church, Route 16.
FARMINGTON — May Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22, Fairbanks Union Church. 778-6391.
FRANKFORT — Spring Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22, Frankfort Congregational Church, Main Road. 223-5762.
GREENVILLE —Tour de Moose, May 29-30; Moosehead Rowing Regatta, June 5; MooseMainea Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June 12; ongoing activities include moose sightings, educational exhibits and more, call Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce for more information. 695-2702.
UNITY — Unity Market Day, farmers market, horse-cart rides, children’s activities and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22, Unity Community Center, School Street. 948-3335.
BUCKSPORT — "Message in a Bottle," 7 p.m. May 21-22; 2 p.m. May 23; "The Rugrats Movie," 7 p.m. May 28-29; 2 p.m. May 30; The Alamo Theater. 469-0924. www.alamotheatre.org.
ELLSWORTH — "Gods and Monsters," 7:30 p.m. through May 23, The Grand Auditorium. 667-5911.
WATERVILLE — "William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream," 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. weekdays, 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; "The Harmonists," 5:10 and 7:25 p.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; "SLC Punk," 9:35 p.m. weekdays, 3:15 Saturday and Sunday; all shows May 14-May 20; "Hideous Kinky," 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Monday, May 28-June 3, Railroad Square Cinema. 873-6526.
WATERVILLE — "Latcho Drom," music by John and Ellen Gawler, international dessert buffet, benefit Maine International Film Festival, 7 p.m. May 23, Railroad Square Cinema. 872-5111.
No entries this week.
ASHLAND — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. May 24, Ashland Community Center. 897-2437.
AUBURN — Free legal programs for elderly by Maine State Bar Association, 1-3 p.m. May 26, The Auburn Esplanade, 20 Great Falls Plaza. 622-7523.
BANGOR — Free legal programs for elderly by Maine State Bar Association, 1-3 p.m. May 26, Lecture Hall, Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 622-7523.
BANGOR — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. June 14, Viner Room, YMCA. 897-2437.
BANGOR — Dr. Jessica Reynolds Jenner, noon May 25, Tuesday Forum, Riverside Room, Penobscot Inn. 989-0727.
BANGOR — Q-and-A session on Libertarian Party, 7 p.m. May 20, Miller’s Restaurant. 827-7344.
BREWER — Kate Nadeau, Stone Soup Farm, guest speaker at Brewer Garden and Bird Club, 1:30 p.m. May 20, First Congregational Church.
BROOKSVILLE — "Native Bat Populations" with Steve Schilling, 7:30 p.m. June 19, Town Hall. 326-0843.
CARIBOU — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. May 25, Caribou Recreation Center. 897-2437.
ELLSWORTH — Information and assistance for senior services at Mill Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25, Health-Link, the Wellness Center, Mill Mall, State Street. 667-2474.
FARMINGTON — Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance fiction-writing workshop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12, UMF campus, call for more information and to register. 729-6333.
FORT KENT — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. May 26, conference room, town office. 897-2437.
HOULTON — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. June 8, room 32, Houlton High School. 897-2437.
LEWISTON — "Returning Home: Cheyenne Repatriation," with Connie Hart Yellowman, 7 p.m. May 23; "Fort Reno: Cheyenne Warriors, Ledger Artists, and Military Scouts," with Connie Hart Yellowman, 7 p.m. May 24, Muskie Archives, Bates College. 786-6330.
MILLINOCKET — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. June 7, conference room, Baxter State Park Headquarters. 897-2437.
PORTLAND — Free legal programs for elderly by Maine State Bar Association, 1-3 p.m. May 26, Franklin Towers, 211 Cumberland Ave. 622-7523.
RANGELEY — "Wolves: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposal to Reclassify an Endangered Species in Maine," 7-9 p.m. June 1, multipurpose room, Rangeley Lakes Regional School. 897-2437.
ALTON — Senior citizens dinner, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, Route 16. 394-2702.
BANGOR — Bean, ham, casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. May 22, Hammond Street Congregational Church. 942-4381.
BANGOR — Free supper, noon-1:30 p.m. June 12, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 225 French St. 947-0156.
BINGHAM — Turkey dinner, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bingham Grange Hall, Meadow Street.
BUCKSPORT — Public supper, 5-6:30 p.m. North Bucksport United Methodist Church, River Road, Route 15. 469-6029.
CLIFTON — Bean and ham supper, 5 and 5:45 p.m. May 22, Clifton United Baptist Church, Route 9.
CUTLER — Bean and casserole supper, 5:30 p.m. May 20, Methodist church, Route 191.
FRANKFORT — Turkey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 29, Frankfort Congregational Church, Main Road. 223-5762.
HAMPDEN — Pancake breakfast, 7-9 a.m. May 2, Hampden Congregational Church, 101 Main Road North.
KENDUSKEAG — Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. May 22, Kenduskeag Union Church. 997-2049.
OLD TOWN— Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m. May 22, Old Town United Methodist Church, 629 Stillwater Ave.
ORONO — Salad supper, 5:30 p.m. May 25, Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Oak Street. 866-3309.
BANGOR — Transportation exhibits through Nov. 11, Cole Land Transportation Museum, 405 Perry Road. 990-3600.
BAR HARBOR — "Beads, Bones and Ancient Stones: 70 Years of Collecting – 10,000 Years of History," through Oct. 24, Abbe Museum, Sieur de Monts Spring. 288-3519 or www.abbemuseum.org
EAST ORLAND — Atlantic Salmon Museum opening for the summer, noon-3 p.m. Thursdays in May, additional hours added in June, Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, Hatchery Road. 565-3350 or 469-2803.
GREENVILLE — Moosehead Historical Society’s Carriage House office open for reading and genealogical research, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; Lumberman’s Museum and Indian artifacts collections, Historical Society museum, Pritham Avenue. 695-2909.
HAMPDEN — Hampden Historical Society, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, other times by appointment, through October. 862-2027.
NEW PORTLAND — Nowetah’s American Indian Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Route 27. 628-4981.
OLD TOWN — Old Town Museum, 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays through May 30; 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, after June 6. Special program "The American Flag: its eventful history," 2 p.m. May 23, Old Town Museum, 138 South Main St. 827-7256.
ORONO — "Woodviews: Maya Ceramics from the Palmer Collection," May 25-Aug. 29, Hudson Museum, Maine Center for the Arts.
(See also BAIRNET's links to local museums.)
BANGOR —Dave and Nikki, 9 p.m. May 20-22; Blind Albert, 9 p.m. May 26-29; Edgar Thatcher, 9 p.m. June 2-5. Pete & Larry’s. 947-0101
BANGOR — Women wanted to sing barbershop harmony, no experience necessary, Sweet Adelines. 947-4032.
BANGOR — Rehearsals for River City Harmonizers, Ladies Barbershop Chorus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Banquet Room, College Center, UM Bangor campus, Texas Avenue. 947-3128.
BANGOR — Ragtime pianist Jazzou Jones, part of the "Save Our Steinway Concert Series," 4:30 p.m. May 23, John Bapst Memorial High School auditorium.
BANGOR — The Dogs, May 20-22, Jimmy V’s Bar and Grill, 41 Washington St. 945-5007.
BANGOR — Male singers needed for Maine-ly Music male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Bangor Parks and Recreation. 942-3594.
BANGOR — Black Emerald Blues Band, 8 p.m. May 21, Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. 990-3300.
BANGOR — "Around the World With Folk Song," a spring concert by the New Renaissance Singers, 7 p.m. May 22, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. 866-4643.
BAR HARBOR — Roots Rock Reggae with Terry Frank George, May 20; Chin Ho! May 21; Big "Pete" Pearson, May 22, Carmen Verandah, 119 Main St. 288-2766.
BELFAST — Casco Bay Tummlers, 3 p.m. May 23, St. Margaret’s Church, Court and Elm streets. 338-5922.
BREWER — Dogstock, benefit concert for Bangor Humane Society, noon-7 p.m. May 23, Jeff’s Catering.
BELFAST — Singing from Northern Harmony and Sacred Harp books, 7-9 p.m., first Wednesday and fourth Monday each month, Unitarian Universalist meetinghouse, High Street. 382-3017 or 338-1265.
ELLSWORTH — Maria Muldaur and Ruby Gensheimer, 8 p.m. May 29, The Grand Auditorium. 667-9500.
ELLSWORTh — Singer-songwriter Greg Brown, benefit the Liberty School, 7 p.m. May 24, The Grand Auditorium. 374-2886.
ELLSWORTH— Jean Meike with the band, 7:30 p.m. May 22, UU church. 374-2496.
ORONO — "A Century of Song," Bangor Symphony Orchestra benefit concert, 8 p.m. May 22, Maine Center for the Arts. 942-5555 or 800-639-3221.
ORONO — "Down East Maine: A World Apart," photo exhibit by photographer Frank Van Riper, May 25 through Aug. 29, Hudson Museum, University of Maine, Orono.
PORTLAND —Toots and the Maytals, 9 p.m. May 20; Laurie Geltman Band, 9:30 p.m. May 21; Elmore Twist, May 22; Reel Big Fish, 6 p.m. May 23; Addison Groove Project, 9:30 p.m. May 25; Chad, 9:30 p.m. May 28; Jon Browns Body, May 29, Stone Coast Brewing Co.
PORTLAND — Singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler, benefit Maine Center for Grieving Children, 8 p.m. May 21, First Parish Church. 622-7523.
ROCKLAND —New Moon Rhythm, May 21; Bailey Brothers, May 22; Eddie Kirkland, May 24; Zacc Tyler, May 28-29, Time Out Pub, 275 Main St. 596-6125.
BELFAST — NTWH-Crosby 3-mile road race, 10 a.m. May 22, call for registration information. 338-6894.
BROOKSVILLE — Bird Walk at Holbrook Island Sanctuary, 8 a.m. May 30, meet at Back Shore parking area at the park. 359-2346.
BRUNSWICK — "Spring Edibles and Medicinals," 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 23 and 29, Wilderness School, 99 Woodside Road. 729-8616 or wilderness@clinic.net
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Spring warbler walk, sponsored by the Piscataquis Nature Club, 7 a.m. May 23, call for directions, Martin French Farm. 884-8322.
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Plant exploration walk on Borestone Mountain, meet at 7 a.m. behind Pastry Paradise, Union Square, May 29. 564-6908.
FALMOUTH — Maine Spring Migration Bird Festival and Conference, May 21-23, Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm Environmental Center. 781-2330.
HOLDEN — Maine Turtles and Their Wetlands presentation, 7:30 p.m. June 9. Fields Pond Nature Center, 216 Fields Pond Road. 989-2591.
HOLDEN — Perennial Planting, 10 a.m.-noon, June 5, Butterfly Garden, Fields Pond Nature Center, 216 Fields Pond Road. 989-2591.
HOLDEN — Slide show about Maine frogs, 7:30 p.m. May 26, Fields Pond Nature Center, 216 Fields Pond Road. 989-2591.
HOLDEN — Birdathon, bird walks: 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 23, Fields Pond Nature Center, 216 Fields Pond Road. 989-2591.
ORONO — "Strolling for Strays," a 4-mile pledge walk, benefit The Animal Orphanage, 10 a.m. June 5; registration 9 a.m. 827-2658.
ROCKLAND — Mid-Coast Audubon Society Annual Dinner Meeting, 5:30 p.m. May 20, Congregational Church, Limerock Street. 832-7219.
ROCKPORT — Hike and Bird the Georges Highland Path Woodland with Mike Andrews, meet at trail head parking lot on Route 17, two miles west of West Rockport. 594-7145.
SUNSET — "Warbler Wave Week," speakers, trips, workshops and more for amateur and serious bird-watchers, through May 23, Goose Cove Lodge. 348-2508 or 800-728-1963.
WADE — First Monster Fish Rally, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29, Knot II Bragg Farm, call for more information. 455-8386.
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BANGOR — Penobscot Theater Company: "Angels in America Part II: Perestroika" by Tony Kushner, through May 30, Penobscot Theatre, 183 Main St. 942-3333.
BANGOR — The Y Players present the Big and Beautiful Brassy Broads of Broadway, 10 a.m. June 1; 7 p.m. May 21, June 4; 2 p.m. May 23, June 6, Bangor-Brewer YWCA gymnasium.
BREWER — Brewer High School Drama Club: "Juvie" by Jerome McDonough, 7 p.m. May 28, Brewer High School. 843-0411.
CALAIS — Figures of Speech Theater: "Cupid and Psyche," 7 p.m. May 27, Washington County Technical College, River Road. 865-6355 or figures@artswire.org.
LEWISTON — "Lips Together, Teeth Apart," 8 p.m. May 20-22; 2 p.m. May 23, Schaeffer Theater. 786-6161.
MOUNT DESERT — "The Passion of Dracula," 7 p.m. May 21-22 and 2 p.m. May 23, Mount Desert Island High School.
PRESQUE ISLE — Presque Isle Community Players Dinner Theater: "Moon Over Buffalo," May 21-23, call for more information and reservations, The County View Hotel and Convention Center. 764-3321.
WALDOBORO — "Once Upon a Mattress," May 21-23, 28-29, Waldo Theater, 916 Main St. 832-6060.
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Updated May 21, 1999