In Your Face..

Illustration by Mark Ricketts
Text by Melanie Brooks

No, I'm not trying to be mean or sassy...In Your Face is a unique cartoon exhibit on display at Boyd Place in Bangor! You might think that it's weird for an independent senior living facility to host an art exhibit -- but they hold them all the time. Their most recent exhibit featured dozens of handmade quilts by area quilters that were out of this world exquisite!

But back to the cartoons....

Cool Sounds Concert Series: Flash! In The Pans

By: Melinda Hart

The wind and rain ended in time for the third week of this year’s Cool Sounds Concert Series in Pickering Square. Flash! In The Pans performed and Court Street filled with vendors on both sides.

Old Stories Breathe New Life

By Tori Britton
(photo courtesy of Wally Paul)

Back when Bangor Metro first began, we had a guest opinion in every issue. One of the most informative and provocative ones was called How Great Northern Paper Company Fell, Part 1 and Part 2. We encourage you to read this fascinating story, from one man’s point of view.

Each year, we still hear from people who read the piece. Today -- five years after its publication -- we received the following email from Wayne Hockmeyer, who was mentioned in Woodbury’s article. Hockmeyer founded Northern Outdoors in the late 70s. His view lends another must-read perspective.

What's Happening This Weekend...

We think the weather is going to cooperate this weekend so get out there and enjoy it!

12th Annual Legacy of the Arts Festival
June 20 - 27
Bar Harbor
Featuring live music, art exhibits, historic tours, and more. The week concludes with the 60th Annual Art Show on the Village Green.
www.barharborinfo.com/legacy

A Streetcar Named Desire
June 24 - 27
Camden Opera House
A Streetcar Named Desire makes its way to the Camden Opera House this summer, exhibiting the grittier side of New Orleans in Tennessee Williams' American classic. 8 pm. Orchestra $16; balcony $12.
www.chamdenoperahouse.com

Acadian Festival & Gagnon Family Reunion
June 24 - 27
Madawaska
Maine's largest cultural festival takes on its 33rd year commemorating the arrival of the first Acadian settlers in 1785. The "family reunion" honors the Gagnon family this year, with the Acadian bed race, Party du Main Street, and more.
www.acadianfestival.com

River City Cinema
June 25
Pickering Square, Bangor
Bring your lawnchair and catch the original 1955 movie, The Ladykillers. Show begins at sundown, around 8:30 pm. Free.
www.rivercitycinema.com

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
June 26
Dover-Foxcroft
Celebrate the taste of Maine's favorite desert! Sample and purchase whoopie pies from dozens of bakers, listen to music, enjoy kids' games, activities, whoopie pie eating contests, and more. 10 am - 4 pm. $6 adults; $3 children 12 and under; $15 family of four.
www.centertheatre.org

Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge
June 26 - 27
Midcoast Region
This event is a two-day self-guided driving tour of seven of Midcoast Maine's land-accessible lighthouses. It's fun, scenic, and educational for the entire family.
www.rocklandlighthouse.com

Plein Air Painting & Exhibition
June 27
Bar Harbor
Five accomplished Maine artists will be at the Lodge at Moosehead Lake to capture the natural beauty of this amazing view in acrylics, oils, pastels, and watercolors.
www.mooseheadlake.org

A Sunset Sail on the Margaret Todd

By Melanie Brooks

When Sidekick Shane finished his master's thesis at UMaine this spring I bought him a present -- a sunset sail for two on the schooner Margaret Todd that sails out of Bar Harbor. I have to admit, I really wanted to take this trip. I've spent a lot of time in Bar Harbor and have longed to sail on this majestic ship -- taking Shane gave me a reason to finally do it.

Cool Sounds Concert Series: The Kayla Wass Band

By: Melinda Hart

The sun came out Thursday for the Cool Sounds Concert Series! This week, West Market Square filled up with lawn chairs to hear country tunes performed by The Kayla Wass Band.

What's Happening This Weekend...

Lupine Festival
June 18-20
Deer Isle
The festival will include public and private garden tours, a lupine loop driving tour, a "lupine by sea" boat ride, street performers, plus lupine-themed art, craft, and quilt shows.
www.deerislemaine.com

Maine Swedish Colony Midsommar Celebration
June 18-20
Aroostook County
This weekend-long celebration offers dancing, Swedish food, a Maypole, and special musical guest Birgitta Andersson Whited. Activities take place at various venues in New Sweden, Stockholm, Woodland, and Caribou.
www.maineswedishcolony.info

Seldom Scene
June 19
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Seldom Scene, a five-piece bluegrass band, was nominated three times for Best Bluegrass Album at the Grammys—including their latest release, SCENEchronized.
www.rocklandstrand.com

Summer Solstice Evening
June 19
Rockland
Start summer off with the whole family in Rockland. Maine Street will be closed to traffic to make room for live music, street dancing, food, and other special events. 5-9 pm.
www.rocklandmainstreet.com

Custom Vehicles & Antique Aeroplane Show
June 19 & 20
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Revel in the history of classy automobiles from decades past. The weekend includes a classic car rally, engine room demos, Model T rides, children's activities, and more.
www.ohtm.org

Maine Day
June 20
State Parks & Historic Sites
For one day only, all Maine residents can visit state parks and historic sites for free. The only site not participating is the Penobscot Narrows Observatroy. Rain or Shine. 9 am-6 pm.
www.maine.gov

Lobster Boat Races
June 20
Rockland Harbor
Over 100 lobster boats compete in various categories. View the action at Rockland Breakwater. 10 am-4 pm.

Bar Harbor Brass Week
June 20-26
Bar Harbor Brass Week is packed with 10 recitals and concerts to mark its 10th anniversary. This intensive educational experience selects college and high school brass musicians to partake in daily rehearsals, master classes, and private lessons led by many of the best brass musicians in the nation.
www.barharborbrass.org

12th Annual Legacy of the Arts Festival
June 20-27
Bar Harbor
Featuring live music, art exhibits, historic tours, and more. The week kicks off in Agamont Park with a Father's Day concert and concludes with the 60th Annual Art Show on the Village Green.
www.barharborinfo.com/legacy